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MiBiz hires Balaskovitz as managing editor

GRAND RAPIDS — MiBiz Inc. has hired journalist Andy Balaskovitz as managing editor of its West Michigan business publication.  After being a contributor for the...

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M&A Awards: Fox Motors navigates complexities to acquire, consolidate pair of family-owned dealerships

When Fox Motors negotiates deals to buy other dealerships, the Grand Rapids-based company prioritizes treating sellers fairly in the transactions.  WINNER: Fox Motors Top executive: Dan DeVos,...
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Fox Motors to purchase pair of Grand Rapids-area dealerships

GRAND RAPIDS — A West Michigan car dealership group plans to acquire a pair of stores located a mile apart on Plainfield Avenue north of...
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Meijer plans gas station next to Bridge Street Market

GRAND RAPIDS — Walker-based grocery retailer Meijer Inc. hopes to build a new gas station adjacent to its recently-opened Bridge Street Market west of...

Meritage Hospitality reports continued sales growth amid challenges from weather

GRAND RAPIDS –– Meritage Hospitality Group Inc. continues on a growth trajectory, even after feeling the effects of a devastating hurricane last month. The Grand...

Charter aviation firm sells to TC investor group

TRAVERSE CITY — A Northern Michigan investor group has acquired the assets of Air-Services Inc., a charter aviation provider serving the business market in...

WNJ to open new office next to Little Caesars Arena in Detroit

GRAND RAPIDS — Warner Norcross + Judd LLP plans to open a new office in downtown Detroit. The Grand Rapids-based law firm will occupy the...

Businesses take differing approaches to counter cybersecurity threats, survey finds

New E.U. data privacy regs could affect all online businesses  Most businesses remain vulnerable to cybersecurity threats, as online attacks continue to grow. That’s a conclusion...
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VC investors warm up to tech sector entrepreneurs

GRAND RAPIDS — The $1.7 million in capital CertifID LLC raised earlier this year perhaps typifies how investors view the tech sector these days. After connecting...

Meet 4 up-and-coming West Michigan tech startups

As West Michigan’s startup culture continues to develop, many new tech companies are growing out of business incubators around the region.  Leveraging resources like Grand...
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West Michigan tech execs discuss maturing industry, attracting new workers

West Michigan-based technology executives increasingly view the industry as an up-and-coming star of the region’s economy.  These days, they say, the blurring of the lines...
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Longtime MOKA leader guides agency through nearly 40 years of growth, change

Thomas Zmolek considered a career in photojournalism, but life experiences and a summer science institute during high school led him down a different path,...
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ICCF takes ‘leap of faith’ in acquiring massive residential property portfolio

The $14.5 million acquisition of 177 homes in the Grand Rapids and Lansing areas required a “leap of faith” from Ryan VerWys and his...
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Community Foundation of the Holland/Zeeland Area breaks the norm with endowment push

Conversations with donors about estate gifts can be long and drawn out affairs, but executives at the Community Foundation of the Holland/Zeeland Area found a...
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Grand Haven Area Community Foundation partners to address local needs

Building a strong foundation for the community involves bricks and mortar, in addition to providing funds focused on health and human service issues. That’s according...
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After growth spurt, Blandford prepares to focus internally

Unlike many public and for-profit companies, nonprofits sometimes need to pump the brakes in their quest for growth. That’s the case for Grand Rapids-based Blandford...
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Center for Women in Transition diversifies funding sources to reduce reliance on grants

With a new executive at the helm, Center for Women in Transition experienced its own share of change in 2017. But it didn’t come solely...
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Extended Grace offers safe space for community conversation

Leaders of Extended Grace are working to put their hands out for more than money to fund their organization. The Grand Haven-based nonprofit social lab created a...
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Read Muskegon opens literacy center in Muskegon County

Read Muskegon grew out of an informal group of volunteers providing one-on-one literacy tutoring, but the organization in recent years has shifted gears to boost...