The COVID-19 fueled pivot to online sales is here to stay

American Storage and Logistics is seeing increased demand from companies looking for advice on the equipment they would need to set up a basic e-commerce operation.

Custom-tailored and simplified employee benefits solutions

The Van Wyk Risk Solutions employee benefits practice strives to provide the same exceptional customer experience that we’ve been providing to our commercial clients...

Local event helps midsize manufacturers plan for Fourth Industrial Revolution

The Fourth Industrial Revolution is upon us. Are you prepared? A local event in Grand Rapids aims to help midsize manufacturers prepare for the...

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. 

West Michigan CEO Summit an investment in your leadership capacity

The Grand Rapids Chamber of Commerce is presenting the inaugural West Michigan CEO Summit on June 6 at the JW Marriott in Grand Rapids....

The battle for employees today: how to attract and keep employees

The tight labor market has been problematic for West Michigan employers. With no likelihood of it letting up soon, what changes can you make...

Are you considering using used equipment in your warehouse?

During the COVID-19 pandemic, American Storage and Logistics, the largest stocking dealer of new and used warehouse equipment in Grand Rapids, has been working with area warehouse managers to find ways to help them outfit their business for today’s new reality.

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...

480-acre retreat site hits market

What makes a perfect corporate retreat location? What makes a perfect family retreat location? While a quick Google search yields many results, here are...
Women Who Move West Michigan - Kari Overweg - West Michigan Shredding

Kari Overweg – West Michigan Shredding

While her business may be in destruction, Kari Overweg, Managing Partner of West Michigan Shredding, has focused her entire career on building: Building a solid reputation for herself and her company; building a...
Women Who Move West Michigan - Cathy Holbrook - Executive and Artistic Director

Cathy Holbrook – St. Cecilia Music Center

St. Cecilia Music Center (SCMC) has a storied history in Grand Rapids, dating back to 1883 when it was founded as St. Cecilia Society by nine area women.
Liz Mokhiber – Executive Vice President

Liz Mokhiber – Convivial Brands – The High Five GR

When it comes to special event venues in downtown Grand Rapids, few stand out as much as The High Five GR, despite its nondescript façade on La Grave near Fulton.

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.

Jane Siminski – American Heart Association

If you, your family, or someone you know has been affected by heart disease or stroke, the American Heart Association (AHA) wants you to know you’re not alone.
Christina Sanders - JC Home Care - JC Assisted Living

Christina Sanders – JC Home Care – JC Assisted Living

From surviving on hardly a dime to running several thriving businesses in just two years isn’t how most stories of homelessness unfold.

Five decades as West Michigan’s trusted insurance adviser

Grand Rapids businesses have seen their fair share of change. Economic swings have buoyed and sunk profit margins. Changing political headwinds have led to...
Women Who Move West Michigan - Hailey Van Andel, Sarah Hesse, Erica Slocumb, Randi Alberich - Paycor

Hailey Van Andel, Sarah Hesse, Erica Slocumb, Randi Alberich – Paycor

If you’re a business in the greater Grand Rapids area, whether you have 20 employees or 1,000-plus, you’ve probably heard of Paycor.

Five guys with a vision and a banker

Editor’s note: The author of this article is Brian Dokter, accounts director for TBX. 2018 was a banner year for this team of five entrepreneurs....
Robyn Schopp - Gordeaux Consulting

Robyn Schopp – Gordeaux Consulting

Robyn Schopp, founder of Gordeaux Consulting, wants businesses to know that fun at work is more than picnics, ping-pong tables, and appreciation gifts.

An intentionally multigeneration neighborhood

Rivertown Ridge is an active senior living community nestled in the heart of the Rivertown Park subdivision, located just south of Grand Rapids. It was...