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New drawings provide more details on soccer stadium plan

Grand Action 2.0 has released more detailed renderings of its proposed 8,500-seat soccer stadium on Grand Rapids’ west side as city planning officials prepare...
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Here’s what Grand Rapids residents are saying about the proposed soccer stadium

Grand Action 2.0 has taken its plans for a west side soccer stadium on tour over the past month, gathering public input during several...
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Downtown Development Authority to kick in $20.5M for Acrisure Amphitheater

EDITOR’S NOTE: This story has been updated with comments from Kara Wood of Grand Action 2.0. The Grand Rapids Downtown Development Authority will contribute $20.5...
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Grand Rapids seeks to add riverfront post office property to downtown taxing district

Grand Rapids is taking steps to expand its district that collects tax revenue for downtown development activities to include the site of the Acrisure...
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For downtowns large and small, a new reality is taking shape

Things were turning a corner for Danny Martinez. It was early March 2020. A small coffee shop he started in the basement of a charming,...
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$23.8M to prepare large West Michigan properties for development

Five sites across West Michigan have received nearly $24 million in state funding to prepare the sprawling properties for industrial and commercial redevelopment. That includes...
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Push for new economic development incentives faces uncertain legislative future

LANSING — Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s push for new economic growth tools would bolster business-attraction incentive programs, helping Michigan stay competitive with the 49 other...
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Outlook on Michigan economy mildly positive in annual statewide survey

The 12th annual Michigan Economic Outlook Survey was unveiled at the Detroit Economic Club’s annual meeting at the MotorCity Hotel and Casino on Tuesday. The...
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Soccer stadium developer starts community engagement with west side residents

An 8,500-capacity soccer stadium eyed for an 8.2-acre site on Grand Rapids’ west side would rely on thousands of nearby parking spaces for visitors,...
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Thought Leadership Report: Michigan must act now to ensure we can compete to win

Over the last few years, the only thing consistent has been economic and political disruptions. 2024 looks to continue these trends, with a looming...
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Grand Action 2.0 begins prioritizing west side property for soccer stadium

Grand Action 2.0, the private developer of Acrisure Amphitheater and a proposed soccer stadium, says it is now prioritizing a section of property on...
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$56M federal infrastructure loan lays groundwork for Gun Lake Tribe’s growth

Executives of a tribal utility authority hope a $56 million federal loan for water infrastructure upgrades will benefit future generations and also open the...
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New 8,500-seat soccer stadium could spur $408M in economic activity over 30 years

The soccer stadium Grand Action 2.0 and partners are working to develop is expected to have a capacity for 8,500 people and host 17...

‘Thriving’ Grand Rapids region economy exceeds pre-pandemic levels

The economy in the greater Grand Rapids region shows many signs of recovery since 2020 and is back to “thriving.” That’s according to economists and...
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Kent County OKs $15M for Acrisure Amphitheater

The Kent County Board of Commissioners by a wide margin approved $15 million in support for the Acrisure Amphitheater that could break ground next...
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Amphitheater takes ‘big step’ forward with $15M in support from Kent County

Kent County commissioners have given near-unanimous support for a plan to allocate $15 million to the proposed Acrisure Amphitheater, a key chunk of public...
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State lawmakers pass bill to raise lodging taxes for amphitheater, soccer stadium

State lawmakers have passed a bill allowing Kent County and the city of Grand Rapids to potentially generate millions of dollars in public funding...
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Developer hopes to break ground next year on Grand Rapids soccer stadium

The developer behind a Grand Rapids soccer stadium will soon announce the project location as it pushes to secure a naming rights sponsor and...
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Tribally owned investment firm aims to build on 5 years of growth

As tribally owned Waséyabek Development Co. LLC completes its first five-year strategic plan, executives are honing their priorities to help guide the organization’s future...
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House passes hotel tax bill to fund ‘transformational’ projects in Kent County

The state House on Tuesday passed a bill that would allow cities and townships in Kent County to levy lodging taxes to fund “transformational...