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The top 10 stories at grbj.com in 2021

Amway's decision in March to lay off up to 900 employees became the most read Business Journal story of 2021.

Officials cancel 2020 Festival of the Arts

A 50-year tradition will be coming to a halt this year to prevent the spread of COVID-19. Festival of the Arts was canceled for 2020....

Health systems enact visitor restrictions

UPDATE (1:30 p.m. March 16, 2020): Spectrum Health cancels nonurgent patient appointments, procedures and surgeries: "In a continued effort to prevent the spread of COVID-19,...

Grand Action is back in action

After a nearly two-year hiatus, the organization behind several catalytic projects downtown is re-launching. Announced today, Grand Action 2.0 is the next iteration of the...

Fast-casual taco restaurant opening in suburb

A West Michigan native is returning to her roots to open a new taco restaurant. Carol Johnson in April will open a “globally inspired” taco...

Hotelier planning ‘boutique’ hotel

A hospitality company is planning a new hotel in Ada. AHC+Hospitality today shared initial concepts for the development of a 24-room hotel in the Village...

Wolverine reaches settlement with 3M

Wolverine Worldwide reached a settlement with the maker of a formula that contained PFAS chemicals that was used to waterproof the footwear maker’s products...

Grand Rapids brewery going back to basics

A brewery located in the Uptown district is keeping it simple with a new offering. Brewery Vivant is introducing a beer into its year-round line...

College expands accelerated course offerings

Grand Rapids Community College is attempting to make a college education more accessible. The college will add more seven-week courses this fall. The courses will offer...

Appliance company reveals expansion

A West Michigan appliance company unveiled a newly expanded showroom. Bekins in Grand Rapids recently expanded and remodeled its Grand Rapids showroom, at 6275 28th...

Hospital names chief medical officer

A new chief medical officer was promoted at a hospital in the region. Mercy Health Muskegon named Dr. Justin Grill to the position. He succeeds...

Downtown hosting International Women’s Day event

Four West Michigan organizations are producing a daylong event celebrating International Women’s Day next month. Amway, Inforum, Meijer and Spectrum Health will host the event...

Trial attorney opens own firm

A U.S. Marine officer and former prosecutor has set up shop in Grand Rapids. Edward Perdue recently opened the boutique civil litigation firm Perdue Law...

DEI consultant will be keynote speaker at women’s event

A national consultant with experience in diversity, equity and inclusion will be the featured speaker at this year’s 50 Most Influential Women event hosted...

Local company launches hospital gift shop

A health system has partnered with an eco-friendly branded merchandise company to establish a hospital gift shop. Metro Health – University of Michigan Health and...

Sports commission hosting first esports tournament

“League of Legends” is the game of choice for the inaugural Grand Rapids Rift Clash tournament. The West Michigan Sports Commission will host the first...

Bank promotes executives

A local bank holding company has made several changes to its executive and leadership rosters. The board of directors for Sparta-based ChoiceOne Financial Services —...

Winery plans to open tasting room

A West Michigan winery plans to open a new tasting room come spring. Stoney Ridge Vineyards has announced a soft opening date of April for...

Staffing firm hosting project management seminar

A local staffing firm is hosting a two-day workshop on project management. Express Employment Professionals of Grand Rapids is hosting a project management training 8...

Air compression solutions maker acquires dealer

The North American subsidiary of a global supplier of compressed air solutions acquired a local distributor. Charlotte, North Carolina-based ELGi Compressors USA Inc., a subsidiary...