Urbaneer launches compact housing model for Michigan

Urbaneer is bringing its Tioga Series home to Michigan to meet the needs of a growing number of property owners looking for compact housing solutions.

Partners to break ground on $16M housing development

More housing opportunities are in store for Grand Rapids with the construction of a new four-story, mixed-use residential development kicking off this week.

Garage Bar & Grill plans second location in Ada

The owners of a longtime Monroe North restaurant and bar are planning to add a location in Ada this fall.

Fencing company announces first Midwest franchise in Grand Rapids

Superior Fence & Rail welcomed Phillip Haan and Kyle Brinks as the owners of its first Midwest franchise.

Teen rebrands, expands apparel company

Eion Jackson is one of those rare high school seniors who knows exactly what he’s going to do with his life, and he’s already making it happen.

Custer adds to senior leadership team

A West Michigan commercial furnishings and integrated interiors company is investing in its growth and development with a fresh slate of leaders.

Ten-member design team closes out 2020 with $1M in revenue

Well Design Studio has seen unprecedented growth in 2020.

Custer opens new showroom in downtown Kalamazoo

Custer held a grand opening for its new showroom and meeting space on the 15th floor of the new Exchange Building in downtown Kalamazoo.

Camping resort offers primitive living

Just off of U.S. 131, away from the din of rubber on concrete, a group of local developers are taking steps to transform a 45-acre property in Rockford into an off-the-grid camping experience where visitors can unplug from technology and reconnect with the outdoors.
The Woodward in Grand Rapids

Lovingly renovated ‘slow flip’ on the market for $1.55 million in Grand Rapids

GRAND RAPIDS — When Jean Stoffer stepped into a beautiful but neglected 1931 Colonial on Woodward Lane in Grand Rapids two years ago, her...
422 Leonard St. NW in Grand Rapids.

Grand Rapids architect going ‘back to my roots’ with purchase of Leonard Street building

GRAND RAPIDS — A Grand Rapids architect plans to relocate his firm to a corridor near his childhood home on the city’s northwest side...

MillerKnoll seeks ‘multiplier effect’ in DEI work

MillerKnoll may be a new entity, but its diversity, equity and inclusion work started long ago.

Blackford Capital acquires interior design firm

Blackford Capital is expanding its interior design portfolio with the acquisition of a company based in North Carolina.
MillerKnoll health care line.

MillerKnoll shedding 162 jobs with closure of Wisconsin manufacturing plant

MillerKnoll Inc. will permanently lay off 162 employees as the company prepares to close a furniture manufacturing plant in Sheboygan, Wis.  According to a recent...

Multifamily developments still ‘healthy’ in West Michigan

According to a new report from a commercial real estate firm, the state of multifamily construction in West Michigan continues to reflect broader nationwide trends.
Davenport University’s baseball facility.

Building your next athletic facility: What to consider

Designing and building a new athletic facility at the K-12 or university level requires careful planning and consideration to ensure functionality, safety and sustainability....

Custer marks 40 years in business

Not every business can stay family owned as the years fly by, but Custer has continued to grow and flourish in its second generation of leadership.

Mercantile Bank grants $1M in Neighborhood Impact Program funds

Mercantile Bank has provided $1 million in Neighborhood Impact Program (NIP) grants to city of Grand Rapids residents for home maintenance and repairs.

Study reveals changing workforce desires

Steelcase recently released a new global research report that shows employees’ values have shifted to greater control, comfort and privacy in the workplace since the onset of COVID-19.

F&V co-founder dies

Fleis & VandenBrink (F&V) announced the passing of co-founder Steven R. Vanden Brink at the age of 66. The Grand Rapids professional engineer started F&V with longtime friend and business partner Larry Fleis on Jan. 13, 1993.