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Healthy workplace designs take center stage as Michigan opens for business
Now that more and more businesses are beginning to hang their “we’re open” signs once again in the face of today’s pandemic world, many physical aspects of the office life we were accustomed to are getting a considerable COVID-19 makeover.
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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.
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OST hires Erik Toth as VP of professional services
OST, a business and IT consulting firm, announced Erik Toth joined the company as the vice president of professional services.
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Gun Lake Casino honored as Best and Brightest Company to Work For in West...
Gun Lake Casino was honored as one of the “West Michigan’s Best and Brightest Companies to Work For” by the National Association for Business Resources.
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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...
The road to accessible higher education
The world is changing faster than ever. Rapid technological advancement has propelled all of us to new economic realities, one of which is that...
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...
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...
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RedRock Information Security hires Curtis Perry to head up compliance and audit practice
RedRock Information Security LLC is pleased to announce its recent hire of Curtis Perry, who joined the RedRock team as a senior compliance auditor.Within...
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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...
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...
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...
Just because you have cyber insurance, don’t assume you are covered
The worst words you can hear as a business owner are “you have no coverage.”Claim scenarios1. Your computer system is compromised by ransomware. Forensic...
Extend the season, let’s work outside!
It’s officially fall, but I can’t stop working outdoors.Here in Michigan, this is a crazy idea. You can’t work in the snow. But you...
Learn the ROI of diversity, equity and inclusion from Grand Rapids leaders
The Grand Rapids Chamber is presenting the 2019 Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Summit on Nov. 1 at the JW Marriott in Grand Rapids.At the...
How does a boutique firm with hometown values, one location and 28 employees successfully...
This is a loaded question, but a question we’re asked often. First, it’s important to tell you what we are not. We are not...
Cybersecurity Awareness Month is fast approaching: tools to protect your business data
By John HeyYou can’t fully protect yourself from cyberthreats. It doesn’t matter how much money you spend or what tools you throw at this...
Beyond the student: the effects of school construction programs in your community
In 2011, during the midst of a national recession, property values in the district of Jenison Public Schools were plunging, businesses were moving out...
Leadership Conference 2019 coming to downtown Grand Rapids
Van Wyk Risk Solutions is hosting its 2019 Leadership Conference on Oct. 22 at the JW Marriott, downtown Grand Rapids.“This year’s conference provides an...
Real Estate All-Stars 2019
Special Advertising SectionBuying a house is one of the most important decisions you’ll make in your life, and whom you choose to help you...