Companies cleaning up in post-recession era

During the Great Recession, many businesses cut corners by seeking a cheaper way to meet their janitorial needs. Now, with a stabilized economy that continues...
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Ford Airport names new president & CEO

GRAND RAPIDS — The Gerald R. Ford International Airport Authority Board has selected Torrance Richardson as the new president and CEO of the airport,...

State business group CEO urges steady economic vision, weighs in on ballots

This season of voting could bring a turnaround to Michigan’s economic plan. At least, Doug Rothwell hopes so. The president and CEO of Business Leaders for...
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Business groups back House Republicans’ COVID-19 spending plan

Statewide business groups announced their support today for House Republicans’ COVID-19 spending plan that’s a rebuttal to Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s $5.6 billion plan unveiled...

Electrical supplier invests $2.2M in expansions

A global electrical supplier is investing millions to expand its operations in the region. Expansions Byrne Electrical Specialists said today that it has just finished a...

Nongambling tribal business generates over $288M

The economic impact of nongambling-related tribal business in Michigan has a tremendous influence on the entire state economy, according to a recent study.

EPIC finalists are community cornerstones

An event that combines three celebrations must be truly epic. The Grand Rapids Area Chamber of Commerce fourth annual EPIC Awards will be presented Wednesday...
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Public voting open for GR residents on spending $2M of federal relief funding

GRAND RAPIDS — Grand Rapids residents have through Wednesday to vote on how the city spends $2 million of American Rescue Plan Act funds.  Voting...
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Film education programs aim to increase industry access in West Michigan

GRAND RAPIDS — Victor Williams describes the Grand Rapids Media Initiative and Film Incubator as a “dream space” that he wishes he had while...

Global risk management survey identifies top 10 risks

What is the top risk perceived by companies today? According to Aon’s 2013 Global Risk Management Survey, which was conducted during the fourth quarter...

Newsmaker: Downtown Market initiates ripple effect

Editor’s note: The Business Journal is recognizing 10 nominees for its 2012 Newsmaker of the Year Award, based on their long-term economic impact on...
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Pandemic, social unrest lead GR commissioner to form new company

Grand Rapids City Commissioner Joe Jones recently stepped down from his full-time job as CEO of the Urban League of West Michigan to launch...

CEO departs Mno-Bmadsen for tribal economic development position in Washington

DOWAGIAC — The CEO since the founding of Mno-Bmadsen, the non-gaming economic development and investment arm of the Pokagon Band of Potawatomi, is resigning...

Cities eye land transfer as part of $15M project

Collaboration between two cities could result in a major industrial park. The Grand Rapids City Commission has scheduled a public hearing for 7 p.m., April...

Sparta issues RFP for developing vacant downtown lot

The Village of Sparta Downtown Development Authority is seeking qualified developers for a privately owned site in its Central Business District.

Partnership gives green light to marketing select properties

Kent County commissioners got an update from The Right Place Inc. on the just-launched Greenlightwm.com to market some vacant high-profile municipal and county-owned properties...

Uptown businesses to receive Match on Main grant funding

Two businesses within the Uptown Grand Rapids neighborhood of Eastown were selected to receive Match on Main grant reimbursement funding from the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC).

Kalamazoo pulls Southwest Michigan First funding after Chatfield appointment

KALAMAZOO — The Kalamazoo City Commission unanimously voted to withdraw $10,000 in annual funding for Southwest Michigan First on the same day former GOP...

WMCAT converts conference to eight-month virtual series

The West Michigan Center for Arts + Technology is converting its planned in-person, two-day conference on community prosperity to a mostly virtual, eight-month series.
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Coronavirus concerns cloud 2020 economic outlooks

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