Banking & Finance

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 has completed another portfolio exit.

A Sparta-based bank is expanding its commercial and mortgage lending teams in southeast and West Michigan.

GRAND RAPIDS — A West Michigan shopper likes her new planter but not enough to pay the price 23 times.

A financial services firm chose the successor for its current COO, who is moving into the role of CEO in January.

A locally based global insurance brokerage and fintech company secured $725 million to fuel its ongoing expansions.

A local middle market private equity firm appointed a chief financial officer.

A southeast Grand Rapids economic development startup has chosen the fiduciary partner for its $100 million capital campaign that will launch Monday.

Submissions are open for a money-themed mobile short film contest for high school and college students.

A 2-year-old fund started by the Michigan State University Foundation now has invested nearly $6 million in startups across the Mitten state.

A trio of three-week camps this summer will teach young people about money management, investing and entrepreneurship.

A Toledo, Ohio-based company acquired the janitorial division of a local business.

TROY — Skyline Corp. (SKY) on Monday reported profit of $86.8 million in its fiscal fourth quarter.

A Toronto-based financial institution now has a downtown Grand Rapids location.

A locally based global insurance brokerage and fintech firm recently added a new member to its executive leadership team.

ChoiceOne Bank held a grand reopening for its renovated branch office in Fremont.

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.