Attorney general issues opinion on roadside fundraising

LANSING — Attorney General Bill Schuette says Michigan communities can bar charities and nonprofit groups from collecting money from drivers on public roads. Sen. Phil...

Mail and marketing service chooses site near airport

Presort Services Inc. is moving to a larger building — the same facility it initially deemed too big and out of its price range. Established...

College hires VP for advancement

A local college has named a new fundraising executive. Aquinas College hired Gina Covert as VP for advancement, according to the college last month. She will...

Auto supplier offers home control system to aftermarket

The latest version of a car-to-home automation system is now available on the aftermarket. Zeeland-based Gentex (Nasdaq: GNTX) recently began shipping the latest version of...

Workspace interiors firm extending reach

A workspace interiors firm is expanding its presence in West Michigan. Custer Inc. announced it plans to open two new showrooms in downtown Holland and...

The Right Place wins top international award

An economic development organization in the region has won a top international award. ReThink West Michigan, a talent attraction event hosted by The Right Place...

Nonprofit honoring Women of Achievement and Courage

A nonprofit supporting female leaders is hosting a luncheon and awards presentation this week. Michigan Women Forward will host its annual Woman Up & Celebrate...

U-M raises $5.28B

ANN ARBOR — The University of Michigan said it pulled in $5.28 billion during its multiyear fundraising campaign that wrapped up at the end...

Design firm appoints partner

A local strategic design consultancy has named a new partner. Grand Rapids-based Peopledesign appointed Jake Himmelspach to the role, according to the firm last week. Himmelspach,...

Manufacturer hires VP of marketing and business development

A maker of LED industrial lighting has named a new vice president. Muskegon-based Smart Vision Lights said this week it hired Matt Van Bogart as...

University and college ink transfer agreement

A local university and an out-of-state community college have partnered to offer students an easier transition to completing a bachelor’s degree. Under the agreement, students...

Cities score well on national breweries-per-capita list

Michigan’s beer scene is among the biggest in the country according to an online research firm. C+R Research, based in Chicago, Illinois, recently compiled a...

Sports commission hosting Alan Trammell for luncheon

The West Michigan Sports Commission Luncheon will feature two World Series champions. The 13th-annual event will be keynoted by Alan Trammell, a baseball hall of...

Nonprofit producing Fall Reception on West Side

A nonprofit that works with children grieving the death of loved ones is hosting a fundraiser this week on the city’s West Side. Ele’s Place...

Ad agency doubles staff in first year of merger

Grand Rapids-based Media Place Partners has reached new heights since its June 2017 merger with Adtegrity. “We’ve invested in a level of people and tools...

Brewery releases availability calendar

A local brewery has scheduled its releases for the coming year. Founders Brewing Co. recently announced its 2020 availability calendar, confirming changes and additions to...

Brewery battle ends with settlement

(As seen on WZZM TV 13) Railtown Brewing Company recently announced it has reached a settlement with Byron Station LLC, owner of the formerly...

Nonprofit hosting Seeds of Growth luncheon

A nonprofit that focuses on business opportunities for women is hosting an awards luncheon this week. Grand Rapids Opportunities for Women, or GROW, will host its...

Tech company hires chief revenue officer

A local tech company has named a new CRO. Grand Rapids-based operational ERP software company SalesPad has announced the addition of Matt Williamson as chief...

Sign store ranks among tops in chain

The local franchise of a national sign and graphics company has been recognized as one of the chain’s top-performing locations. FASTSIGNS of Grand Rapids, at...