Firehouse Subs franchise blazes into Grand Rapids

A sub franchise honoring both firefighters and fire-hot tastes is blazing its way into Grand Rapids. Firehouse Subs, a fast casual, sub-sandwich restaurant chain, will...

Meijer investing $375M in new stores and renovations

Meijer is set to invest more than $375 million in new stores and renovations this year. Meijer President and CEO Rick Keyes said today the...

Specialty market moves west

A specialty market in Grand Rapids has picked the location for its new home outside of the city. For four years, Carrettino Italian Market &...

Ax-throwing range opens

A new target range is open in town for people who need more than darts. Target Axe Throwing opened last month in Plainfield Township, at...

American-style restaurant and bar opening downtown

A “casual pub” serving American-style food is hosting a grand opening this week in downtown Grand Rapids. Social House is hosting its official kickoff from 11...

Food distributor names CEO

A local food distributor has appointed its next CEO. Wyoming-based Gordon Food Service said today that Rich Wolowski, who has served as president and COO...

Entrepreneurs’ phone repair business expansion rings true

As Jordan Notenbaum and Garry VonMyhr were getting Genius Phone Repair off the ground, there would sometimes be four customers in Notenbaum’s living room...

Region’s first brewery co-op on tap

After several years of legal work and real estate hunting, High Five Co-op Brewery recently secured a space for its first brewery and taproom...

LOGICDATA debuts virtual showroom

In light of the cancellation of NeoCon, furniture components maker LOGICDATA is rolling out a virtual showroom experience for its customers and partners.

Activewear retailer extends footprint

A retailer of footwear and activewear is heading to the east side of the state. Gazelle Sports said last week that it will open its...

Wolverine Worldwide wins Company of the Year

If you’re wearing your Wolverine shoes today, you can strut down the street with pride. Rockford-based Wolverine Worldwide and its brands were honored with five...

Spirits maker plans downtown tasting room

A distillery in the area is planning to open a location in downtown Grand Rapids. Kentwood-based Wise Men Distillery revealed plans to open a satellite...

Shipt adds delivery of Fresh Thyme Farmers Market goods

Shipt is partnering with specialty retailer Fresh Thyme Farmers Market to give customers in 30 metro areas across the Midwest — including Grand Rapids — access to same-day delivery of Fresh Thyme’s healthy offerings.

An alternative to Black Friday and Cyber Monday

Big sales and long checkout lines are the trademarks of the day after Thanksgiving. Many people love to get a jump-start on their holiday...

Firm producing International Wine, Beer & Food Festival downtown

The International Wine, Beer & Food Festival is happening downtown next week. Produced by Grand Rapids-based ShowSpan, attendees can sample from more than 1,200 wines, beers,...

Department store properties head to auction

Two West Michigan department store properties, formerly owned by a bankrupt corporation, are going up for auction. The Melville, New York-based real estate advisory and...

Relocated brewpub opening doors

A brewpub in the region is set to expand its capabilities in a new location. Big Lake Brewing said today it is moving its brewpub...

Beer City Pro-Am names winners

A new brewery and its partner homebrewer won the inaugural Beer City Pro-Am. City Built Brewing Co. and Paul Arends won the Beer City Pro-Am...

Franchisee opens Jersey Mike’s in Fruitport

A Jersey Mike’s Subs location opened in Fruitport on Wednesday.

Local First takes 10×10 pledge

Local First is calling on the people of West Michigan to take The 10x10 Pledge. Local food economy The campaign asks people to spend $10 a...