GROW rebrands, opens opportunities for all small businesses

A local business development organization said it no longer will provide loans only for female business owners and will expand its offerings to all small businesses in need of funding. 

Soldadera Coffee tallies growth milestones

A family- and Latinx-owned cold brew coffee business founded in Grand Rapids is gaining national momentum.

Entrepreneurship growth slows amid economic challenges

After a year that saw unprecedented growth in new small businesses in the state, that growth is being hampered by a series of economic anomalies this year.

Inside Track: McNeill finds success in helping others

After years working in the advertising industry, Mike McNeill found inspiration in helping others and pivoted to business ownership.

Can-Do Kalamazoo launches $50K campaign for new building

An organization is launching a $50,000 crowdfunding campaign to raise the remaining capital for its mixed-use incubator space in Kalamazoo.

Local tech startup receives $500K investment

A Grand Rapids-based tech startup secured an investment from a startup accelerator.

Teen entrepreneur lands Fresh Thyme deal

A Kalamazoo teen recently secured a retail deal for her small business.

Can-Do Kalamazoo to unveil plans for mixed-use incubator

In addition to browsing the wares of 100 vendors, attendees of the Kalamazoo Farmers Market’s June Night Market can learn details of Can-Do Kalamazoo’s new branding and building plans.

Nonprofits partner to offer grants to women-owned businesses

Two Muskegon organizations are working together to support women-owned businesses. 

College student launches designer basketball line, partners with Marvel design team

A Michigan native at East Carolina University collaborated with a high-profile design studio to bring a fresh vision to basketball. 

The Collaborative Lab opens in Comstock Park

West Michigan businesses and content creators have a new studio available to use for events and the creation of videos, photos and podcasts.

BAMF Health to advance cancer care with new scanner

A recent delivery of groundbreaking technology will enable a Grand Rapids-based precision medicine company to make strides in detecting and treating cancer.

Grand Valley grad heads in new direction

Kat (Samardzija) Weaver isn’t one to sit still when she could be building something new.

Partners report GR SmartZone growing

Spartan Innovations and Start Garden reported this month economic development growth among high-tech startups is continuing in the region.

Michigan Rise makes 50th startup investment

A 2-year-old fund started by the Michigan State University Foundation now has invested nearly $6 million in startups across the Mitten state.

Clean Team acquires janitorial division of Century Flooring & Cleaning

A Toledo, Ohio-based company acquired the janitorial division of a local business.

ArtRat to host storefront-making workshop

A local art gallery will host the Storefront Guy for a free workshop.

Entrepreneur grows book-related businesses in Grandville

Amber Skiles built two businesses inspired by her love of vintage books and her desire to keep them out of landfills.

Small businesses lament inflation

Small business owners across the country and locally are reporting inflationary pressures are hurting their bottom line and making it harder to survive, according to a recent survey.

Village of Sparta incubates micro businesses

Innovative minds in Sparta came up with a plan to reactivate the downtown shopping district and help startups, and it is paying dividends in its third year of operations.