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Q&A: Kelly Smith

Editor’s note: Each Q&A in the Influential Women enewsletter will feature a woman from the region who’s influential, a rising face in her industry...

Senior living community plans $3M makeover

A local senior living community is preparing for a $3-million facelift. Pilgrim Manor in Grand Rapids, at 2000 Leonard St. NE, said last week Marion, Ohio-based...

Snack brand releasing two new flavors

A food maker in the region has added two flavors to one of its signature snack lines. Battle Creek-based Kellogg Company said it will release...

Bar’s fries rank among ’10 Best French Fries’ in US

Some of the best french fries in the nation can be found in Grand Rapids, and the bar that makes them will offer them...

Faith-based nonprofit names director of communications

A former local reporter is the new public liaison for the Diocese of Grand Rapids. Annalise Kransz began her new job as the director of...

The B.O.B. plans new biergarten, marketplace and concert venue

After years of planning, The Gilmore Collection announced Monday it will expand its 70,000 square foot dining and entertainment facility, The Big Old Building,...

Beat that 3 p.m. lull

We all know that afternoon feeling. It’s around 2 or 3 p.m., when you’ve already put in six hours of work. The end of...

Video Chat: Brewery Vivant’s Jason and Kris Spaulding field your posted questions

With a desire to explore new ventures, Jason Spaulding left New Holland Brewing Co. in 2005 — a company he helped found — but...

Inside Track: Stimulating the economic engine

At one point in his career, Jorge Gonzalez was either a member of or leading at least 15 community organizations in West Michigan —...

‘The Stranger’ screenings spotlight immigration

Churches in the region are hosting screenings of a documentary intended to encourage immigration reform. The Christian Reformed Church's Office of Social Justice is hosting...

School designs $1.2M learning center

A local college preparatory school has repurposed part of its space to maintain flexibility for the future. West Catholic High School in Grand Rapids, at...

Law firms to merge

A national law firm with a local office will merge with a law firm on the West Coast this month. Detroit-based Clark Hill, which has...

Start Garden invests $20K more in all-natural energy bar

Two rose. Two rose higher. And five fell. It’s all part of Start Garden putting a total of $35,000 into startup ideas this week. Funding continued...

Congress stumbles over the fiscal cliff

"Everybody is talking about the fiscal cliff. And I'd be talking about the fiscal cliff, too – if I knew what the hell it...

Medical packaging supplier acquires company

A local supplier of packaging for the health care industry has acquired a similar company on the West Coast. Grand Rapids-based Oliver Healthcare Packaging acquired...

Mini Maker Faire calls for makers

An informational session will take place tomorrow for an event this summer that will showcase West Michigan’s do-it-yourself makers. Applications The Geek Group, a nonprofit providing...

Ranir expands headquarters

A local maker of consumer oral care products has expanded its headquarters. Grand Rapids-based Ranir said today it completed the addition of 5,000 square feet of...

Foundation launches mentoring program

A local foundation that works to develop leadership skills in students has launched a new initiative. The Michael Sadler Foundation, based in Grand Rapids, is...

Sports bar and softball fields step up to auction

A former sports bar and three softball fields in the region will be auctioned online next week. Legends Sports Bar & Grille and the fields...

Grand Rapids is the 12th ‘Best Place to Live’ in US

Grand Rapids is considered one of the “best places to live” in America. U.S. News & World Report ranks Grand Rapids No. 12 in its ranking...