Entrepreneurship growth slows amid economic challenges
After a year that saw unprecedented growth in new small businesses in the state, that growth is being hampered by a series of economic anomalies this year.
Blackford Capital sells Grand Equipment Company
Blackford Capital has completed another portfolio exit.
ChoiceOne Bank appoints three loan officers
A Sparta-based bank is expanding its commercial and mortgage lending teams in southeast and West Michigan.
Meijer shopper charged $1,500 for a $68 purchase
GRAND RAPIDS — A West Michigan shopper likes her new planter but not enough to pay the price 23 times.
Rehmann appoints new COO
A financial services firm chose the successor for its current COO, who is moving into the role of CEO in January.
Acrisure closes $725M in equity funding
A locally based global insurance brokerage and fintech company secured $725 million to fuel its ongoing expansions.
Blackford Capital hires CFO
A local middle market private equity firm appointed a chief financial officer.
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Northern Trust names senior managing director
Northern Trust appointed Alison Mast as senior managing director and president of West Michigan.
Black Wallstreet Grand Rapids secures fiduciary partner
A southeast Grand Rapids economic development startup has chosen the fiduciary partner for its $100 million capital campaign that will launch Monday.
Partners launch TikTok film challenge for students
Submissions are open for a money-themed mobile short film contest for high school and college students.
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J.P. Morgan hires associate
Gina Bosetti joined J.P. Morgan Private Bank as an associate and banker in Grand Rapids.
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J.P. Morgan hires VP
Michael Curtis has joined J.P. Morgan Private Bank as a vice president and banker in Grand Rapids.
Michigan Rise makes 50th startup investment
A 2-year-old fund started by the Michigan State University Foundation now has invested nearly $6 million in startups across the Mitten state.
Young Money Finances to host summer camps
A trio of three-week camps this summer will teach young people about money management, investing and entrepreneurship.
Clean Team acquires janitorial division of Century Flooring & Cleaning
A Toledo, Ohio-based company acquired the janitorial division of a local business.
Skyline releases Q4 earnings snapshot
TROY — Skyline Corp. (SKY) on Monday reported profit of $86.8 million in its fiscal fourth quarter.
BMO Financial Group opens Grand Rapids commercial banking office
A Toronto-based financial institution now has a downtown Grand Rapids location.
Acrisure appoints EVP, head of insurance strategy and execution
A locally based global insurance brokerage and fintech firm recently added a new member to its executive leadership team.
ChoiceOne Bank opens remodeled Fremont branch
ChoiceOne Bank held a grand reopening for its renovated branch office in Fremont.
Sleeping Giant Capital closes $10M funding round
A West Michigan investment firm has closed a $10 million funding round as it seeks to expand services to women professionals looking to acquire and grow businesses.