University housing sees big changes for the modern student
Student housing no longer means confining concrete walls, bunk beds and communal bathrooms. Instead, universities are changing their student housing models to provide today’s...
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Leveraging design-build construction to save time, money
While Rockford Construction possesses experience in a variety of construction delivery methods, we have developed strong expertise in design-build construction.
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Adaptation in the construction industry: Triangle Associates finds stability and optimism ahead of 2021
Triangle Associates, a local, West Michigan construction management company, experienced a shift beyond material delivery delays and agile work environments.
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Meeting tomorrow’s demands with project management training today
In a competitive marketplace, you want to do what it takes to get and stay relevant. Having experience in project management can propel your...
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How distribution facility managers are adapting warehouses to COVID-19
Amid all the economic upheaval we’ve recently seen, the country is seeing continued interest in warehousing capacity.
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Companies focus on efficiency in warehouse design
Many businesses are starting to realize that the V-shaped economic recovery is not likely to come any time soon. So, they’re settling in for a long, slow recovery and beginning to assess where they can save money or gain efficiencies in their operations.
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Grand Rapids Chamber 2021 Health Care Summit: the future of health care and what...
With health and health care top-of-mind for the business community, this year’s Health Care Summit is more important than ever.
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Meet the need for innovative nonprofit leaders
Professional development experience gained through a Master of Public Administration program equips current and aspiring leaders to approach organizational change and development with innovation and influence.
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Only one hospital in Grand Rapids receives ‘A’ in safety
Getting better as a team is a constant at Metro Health, the only Grand Rapids-area hospital to earn an “A” rating in the Leapfrog Group’s most recent Hospital Safety Grade.
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West Michigan company serving families ‘Becoming’ national provider
Gold Coast Doulas, a West Michigan-based provider of pregnancy, birth and newborn services, is expanding nationally with new virtual offerings that will refine its knowledge and offerings for the area’s expecting mothers.
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Plante Moran promotes Rob Bondy to leader of mortgage and finance practice
Plante Moran, one of the nation’s largest public accounting and business advisory firms, announced the promotion of Grand Rapids partner Rob Bondy to leader of...
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Empowering employees to live their healthiest life
It’s a well-known fact that one of the best ways to recruit and retain top talent is to offer excellent benefits, the kind that goes beyond the basics of meeting an employee’s health care needs and offer more than just reasonable copays and deductibles.
New prefabrication techniques reshaping West Michigan construction industry
Prefabrication, also referred to as “off-site construction,” allows various building elements to be manufactured and assembled in a factory and then erected on a...
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Veteran Owned Business Roundtable names Kavy Lenon as vice president of corporate advisory board
The Veteran Owned Business Roundtable (VOBRT) on Monday announced Kavy Lenon, senior supplier diversity manager for Herman Miller, as the new vice president of the VOBRT corporate advisory board.
A guide to the new QBI deduction
The qualified business income (QBI) deduction was created by the federal tax overhaul, which was signed into law in December 2017. It's a strong...
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Supporting businesses and communities in need
There has never been a more important time to support our communities and businesses that help them thrive.
West Michigan construction firm first to formalize doula support plan
Gold Coast Doulas is working with area companies that have a self-funded health care and wellness program to support employees leading up to and...
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Building maintenance checklist — CertaSite encourages you to clean up and get ready to reopen
With stay-at-home orders lifting in the communities we serve, building and facilities maintenance is critical as businesses prepare to welcome back employees, vendors and customers.
Why midsized manufacturers should care about the Fourth Industrial Revolution
Good, bad or otherwise, disruption is inevitable. At least, that is what we’ve come to expect. In the modern age, we’ve experienced three industrial...
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Grand Rapids Chamber’s DEI training can help your company thrive
Without diversity, equity and inclusion, we limit our talent, resources and the business opportunities necessary to thrive in an increasingly competitive global marketplace.