Can the Heartland teach us to innovate better together?

The year 2020 brought us a pandemic, deepened political divides and highlighted long-existing inequalities.

Letter: Senior health coverage is essential

As I get older, there are a variety of additional health concerns I need to be mindful of.

Positives of gentrification outweigh the negatives

For years, I have said that Michigan cities, including Grand Rapids, need more gentrification and congestion. As most of you would expect, the pushback...

Ownership transition for HVAC companies: look back, think forward

The market for transitioning ownership of HVAC companies has long been active, and 2020 was no exception.

Guest Column: We have an education redesign problem

A little more than three years ago, the Grand Rapids Public Museum hosted “Outsmarting the Robots: Redesigning education from the classroom to the halls of Lansing.”

Letter: Sales column’s advice is from out in left field

Just read Dave Kahle’s article, “Is the solution them, or is it me?” (Oct. 31 Grand Rapids Business Journal).

How to find your next professional job

Have recent events left you unemployed?

Fear kills culture: two tips to reduce fear in your team

I don’t think I have to explain fear to anyone, because if we look around right now in our lives and our businesses there are lots of examples.

Lessons to attract good-paying jobs

Clearly economic development is just one component of state and regional economic policy and programming.

What does Ohio have that Michigan doesn’t?

Intel recently announced it is going to invest an initial $20 billion in a new chip fabrication plant in metro Columbus, Ohio.

New legislation clarifies, strengthens assignment of rents

New Michigan legislation will clarify and strengthen how commercial rents are handled if a landlord defaults on a commercial mortgage and/or lands in bankruptcy court.

Guest Column: Telehealth key to lowering barriers to mental health access

During the COVID-19 pandemic our lives changed.

Guest Column: Immediate expansion of EITC is welcome

Terrific news from Lansing. Starting with the 2022 tax year, the state match for the federal Earned Income Tax Credit will jump to 30% from 6%.

Guest Column: Three ways to better manage cash flow

As the pandemic continues to disrupt how companies do business, it’s even more critical for leaders to have access to accurate cash flow projections. 

Allow independent pharmacists to charge lowest prices

Editor: Much of my professional life has been dedicated to advocating for the most vulnerable members of society, especially those with disabilities. One thing that I try to remind the non-disabled community is that our efforts are also beneficial to them. By making medical care more accessible to the disabled community, we are, in effect, making it more accessible to all people.

Mom and pop should study up on new OT rules

The U.S. Department of Labor has released its long-awaited final regulations governing the “white collar” exemption for executive, administrative and professional employees under the...

Tax footnote of financial statements reveal important information

The last week of February, a news report said Pfizer reportedly would save $35 billion in taxes by virtue of its announced plans to...

Analyzing your company financials: Don’t kill the messenger

What is reality? It is whatever you think it is. Your personality, value system, culture and exposure to varying concepts can distort your focus...

Veteran caregivers are hidden heroes

Grand Rapids could not be prouder of the brave men and women in our community who have served our nation, and we are committed to providing our veterans with the support needed to not only return to civilian life, but to live fulfilling, meaningful lives right here in our city.

Amount of time spent on call should equal sale value

I am often asked how many appointments or conversations per day or per week should a salesperson make to be successful?