Why I support the FCC and Net Neutrality, and why you should, too

Imagine you own a small lumberyard. Your major competitor is Home Depot, which also sells lumber, among other things. You can compete with them because...

TWOB event was inspiring

I was surprised and honored to receive the Top Women Owned Business award. It is very gratifying to know that my hard work and...

Letter: Thank you, GR reps, for supporting clean energy

Editor: In December, Gov. Rick Snyder signed bipartisan legislation that will increase Michigan’s use of clean, renewable energy and save Michigan families and businesses money...

Letter: Liquor license story paints inaccurate picture

Editor: I was deeply disappointed — and frankly dismayed — by the story “Liquor license quest overcomes challenges” (Business Journal, Sept. 11, 2015, page 1)....

Health care not immune to free market principles

Editor: I read with particular interest the article in the Oct. 9 Business Journal about the choice young doctors will face in whether to join...

USGBC focus shift refuted

The June 17, 2013, Grand Rapids Business Journal article “Has USGBC shifted its focus?” presents one opinion of the changes being implemented by the...

Proposal 4 puts unions in the middle of home care

To the Editor: As a handicapped person, I'm very concerned about Proposal 4. This constitutional amendment is being portrayed by certain “special interest groups” as something...

Letter: The cost of untreated mental health issues

Editor: As a business leader, you’re in a unique position to make a significant impact in our community. That is why I would like to...

Women need opportunities

Editor: The statistics in your recent editorial, “Ignoring women leaders fouls the region’s economy” (Dec. 16), are unfortunately the grim reality of women leadership across...

Letter: State of the City focuses on racial equity, promises future outcomes

Editor: Grand Rapids Mayor Rosalynn Bliss’ second State of the City address, delivered March 2, provided ample proof the mayor intends to continue to make...

Everyone needs to do their share when it comes to philanthropy

Editor: In response to the question you posed at the end of your inspiring editorial in the July 14 Grand Rapids Business Journal honoring Peter...

Letter: Religion and economics don’t mix

Editor: I am a longtime customer of Gemini and reader of the Grand Rapids Business Journal. I was disappointed in your decision to print Dr....

Letter: Legislation lays out blueprint for Michigan’s energy future

Editor: A recent editorial from the Grand Rapids Business Journal about the state legislature’s work to update Michigan’s energy law (“State energy ‘choice’ legislation designed...

Lakeshore deserves more ‘Influential’ representation

This is a time when West Michigan needs to speak up. All of us who have an interest in moving our communities in a...

Letter: WBCs have profound impact on economy

Editor: October is National Women’s Small Business Month, a perfect time to highlight the many accomplishments of women entrepreneurs and small business owners across the...

Letter: Students need reading tools

Editor: As a Michigan business leader, I see the direct effect of illiteracy in the workplace and our talent pool, and it is a roadblock...

Grand Rapids should be more welcoming

I enjoy the Comment & Opinion section as it gives me a perspective and insight into what other people think and experience. Here’s my two...

Trucking industry can do better job

Your recent article “Trucking industry struggles with driver shortage” (Feb. 10) hit on many of the challenges we see the industry struggling with. New...

Letter: Will state lawmakers act before gun violence hits home?

Editor: Orlando, Newtown, San Bernardino — who among us really hasn’t considered that Grand Rapids could be the next on the list? Who among us,...

Letter: Creating healthier schools for our students

Editor: We all want our children to live, learn and play in healthy environments. Because they spend much of their days in the classroom, it’s...