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West side of Grand Rapids keeps growing

(As seen on WZZM TV 13) Is the west side truly the best side? It’s a question many in the city of Grand Rapids may...

Orion breaks ground on $28M Arena Place

Construction work on one of the city’s major mixed-use projects is underway. A ground-breaking ceremony, hosted last Wednesday by Grand Rapids-based contractor Orion Construction Inc.,...

West Michigan’s link to international border crossing is welcome

The Right Place Inc. President and CEO Birgit Klohs last week was one of three individuals from Michigan appointed by Gov. Rick Snyder to...

Old barns are good business

When a big spring windstorm swept through Sparta in April, it toppled trees all over town, including some large white pines that smashed a...

State, local business community have powwow

Representatives from the state of Michigan and the West Michigan business community met last week to discuss the reinvention of Michigan and ongoing efforts...

Is it panic time for nonprofit organizations?

Nonprofit organizations increasingly are facing financial challenges. Many face competition from other nonprofits seeking donors’ attention. Some are being bypassed by other more efficient...

Granger Group starts $22.5M senior living facility at Metro Health

An upscale senior living community is now under development in the Metro Health Village complex in Wyoming as a local company continues to redesign...

EEOC updates guidelines related to pregnant employees

The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission has issued updated guidelines on pregnancy discrimination. The guidance addresses issues related to the Pregnancy Discrimination Act and...

Surgery morning: It’s good to see a doctor in the house

Three weeks ago it hit me that, when being wheeled down a hallway toward surgery, you sure as hell hope your surgeon isn't worrying...

More anaerobic digesters installed in West Michigan

Consumers Energy is planning to buy more renewable energy generated at four farms in West Michigan, while the city of Lowell soon will begin...

Inside Track: Keeping aspiring entrepreneurs on track

First-time entrepreneurs are a lot of fun to work with, according to Linda Johnson Otterbridge, because “you never know what they’re going to come...

Sports complex forecasts $20M economic impact

Six years of work is done, and now it’s time to play ball. The West Michigan Sports Commission held its opening for the Art Van...

HOM reaches out to Hispanic community

Hospice of Michigan is looking to bring awareness and education to better serve the end-of-life needs of the Hispanic community. The palliative care health provider...

IRS offers shortcut to tax-exempt status

Founding a nonprofit often is based on a vision of helping make the world a happier, healthier, better place — but the process can...

Michigan in middle of the pack among U.S. exporters

The latest numbers on trade around the world show that in the first five months of 2014, the value of world merchandise exports rose...

Salespeople have questions — Jeffrey has answers

Jeffrey, As you often suggest, my company is going to start filming client video testimonials. There will be some clients we would not invite...

Street Talk: These eight are the real MCOYs

What it really comes down to is this: Who plays nice in the sandbox? The American Subcontractors Association of Michigan is hoping to find out...

Change Ups: GRPD receives military support award

Grand Rapids Police Department is the recipient of a military support award at the 2014 Employer Support of the Guard and Reserves Awards Banquet,...

Public Record

MORTGAGES Selected mortgages filed with Kent County Register of Deeds AHRENS, Jonathan J. et al, Founders Bank & Trust, Cannon Twp., 4-8-10, $297,600 DAVID, Jonathan J. et...