Street Talk: Chamber, KDL partner to support minority businesses

The Grand Rapids Area Chamber of Commerce and Kent District Library are joining together to strengthen the chamber’s new Center for Economic Inclusion. 

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MORTGAGES  Selected mortgages filed with Kent County Register of Deeds  CONSERVATION PROPERTIES LLC, Huntington National Bank, Ada Twp., $1,000,000  COX, Eric et al, Lake Michigan Credit Union,...
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Inside Track: Montana Major paves her own road in arts equity 

Montana Major has worked her way through the local arts nonprofit scene, starting by creating her own nonprofit organization at only 22 years old....

Street Talk: After 100 years, U Club is on the move

A longtime Grand Rapids staple has a new home. 

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MORTGAGES  Selected mortgages filed with Kent County Register of Deeds  GRAYSTONE HOMES LLC, Lake Michigan Credit Union, Plainfield Twp., $2,175,000  ROSS, Jonathan et al, Mercantile Bank, Plainfield...

Street Talk: Grand River Bands on a long, slow trek

The Grand River Bands of Ottawa Indians recently pledged to continue their advocacy for federal recognition and address additional information requested by the U.S. Department of the Interior. 

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MORTGAGES  Selected mortgages filed with Kent County Register of Deeds  RUSSO, Giuseppe et al, United Bank, Gaines Twp., $730,000  RUSSO, Peter J. et al, United Bank, Gaines...

Inside Track: New college president leads from humble roots

Told he would “never go to college,” Charles Lepper has made it his mission to provide students equitable access to higher education, most recently bringing him to West Michigan, where he has taken on leadership of Grand Rapids Community College.

Inside Track: Howie understands high growth potential

At age 27, Ollie Howie already has an impressive history of entrepreneurism and philanthropy.

Street Talk: City searching for the next ‘big ideas’

What should the city of Grand Rapids look like in the near and long-term future?

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MORTGAGES Selected mortgages filed with Kent County Register of Deeds RIVERLANDS LLC, Mercantile Bank, Parcel: 411025190008, $959,250 CEDAR SPRINGS SELF STORAGE LLC, Consumers Credit Union, Nelson Twp.,...

Inside Track: She stands up for small business

Attorney, wife, mother and business owner Nichole Sadek has done it all. Now she is running her own law firm, where she’s focusing on meeting the varied needs of small businesses.

Inside Track: Savickas travels executive path

Lindsey Savickas has always veered toward health care.

Street Talk: Ferris partners with National Security Agency

Ferris State University will play a key role in developing talent and tools for possible national security challenges as it enters into an Education Partnership Agreement with the National Security Agency.

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MORTGAGES Selected mortgages filed with Kent County Register of Deeds ZAG GROUP LLC, Macatawa Bank, Grand Rapids, $500,000 VERMEULEN, Timothy J., Lake Michigan Credit Union, Ada Twp.,...

Street Talk: Remembering David Czurak

The Business Journal lost a big piece of its history in December upon the death of longtime reporter David Czurak.

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MORTGAGES Selected mortgages filed with Kent County Register of Deeds RIVER BIRCH HOLDINGS LLC, Mercantile Bank, Gaines Twp., $2,098,000 CHRISTOPHERSON, Jason et al, Lake Michigan Credit Union,...

Inside Track: Kraley has stories to share

The co-owner of Williams Group has embraced her interests throughout her career.

Street Talk: Businesses get a Rapid response

The Rapid is adding a new Route 33 bus in the city of Walker to address commuter needs and business and employment growth.

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MORTGAGES Selected mortgages filed with Kent County Register of Deeds BLYTHEFIELD COUNTRY CLUB, D73B LLC, Plainfield Twp., $8,000,000 LINEBACK, Sandra et al, MiMutual Mortgage, Byron Twp., $511,920 COURTNEY,...