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From the outside looking in

As an invoice for nearly $850,000 crossed Kris Larson’s desk, he saw an opportunity. It was 2012, early in Larson’s new position as director of...

West Michigan’s ‘wow list’ is in place, now what?

(As seen on WZZM TV 13) Grand Rapids got a preview of several potential multimillion-dollar projects last week, including a $40-million soccer stadium, 500-room...

Inside Track: Embracing the changing landscape

Lance Werner often is just a fat guy from Detroit. Werner recites that line as a way to stay grounded and keep a level head....

Fire delays opening of new social enterprise café

On the morning of Nov. 19, firefighters responded to an engulfed building fire at 1530 Madison Ave. SE. The 2,000-square-foot, 75-year-old wooden building was just...

Economic investment outlook is mixed

The Right Place CEO Birgit Klohs recently received anecdotal validation West Michigan is heading in the right direction. Recent information from the Bureau of Economic...

Greetings from a creative downtown firm

Greeting cards are big business, one of which resides in Grand Rapids. Don Kallil was a young professional in Chicago when his future wife would...

Caution, financial issues give pause to GR projects

When Grand Action steps to the podium regarding community projects — projects that in the past have created long-term economic growth in Grand Rapids...

Michigan can’t go back to factory-driven economy

In a Business Insider interview, Ohio Gov. John Kasich did something almost no politician does today: He clearly states we can’t go back to...

Airport lands new president and CEO

On Jan. 9, James “Jim” Gill officially will begin his role as the new CEO and president of the Gerald R. Ford International Airport. Gill...

History suggests tax legislation is coming

The dust has started to settle following the elections Nov. 8. Hopefully, that election dust has not caused any allergic reactions. There are a...

Street Talk: Could tower power hotel?

With the reveal of what Grand Rapids can do to become a next-level destination city, there’s an easy answer to one of the major...

The ‘why’ of sales will lead you to be the wise salesperson

I sat in a Jim Rohn seminar one day in 1995 and heard him say, “Formal education will earn you a living. Self-education will...

Change Ups: Mindset opens Grand Haven’s first shared office space

Mindset Properties opened Grand Haven area’s first shared office space. The 12,366-square-foot building is located downtown, two blocks east of the channel to Lake...

Construction hiring outpaces national numbers

The U.S. construction industry added 19,000 net new jobs in November and has added jobs for three consecutive months, according to an analysis of...

Bosses: Take action to avoid worker status liability

Employers are finding out based on recent actions by federal regulatory agencies the question, “Who qualifies as my employee?” may not be as straightforward...

OST expands to Asia

Faster speed to market for its customers is at the heart of Open Systems Technologies’ recent announcement the firm is expanding operations to Asia. This...

Public Record

MORTGAGES Selected mortgages filed with Kent County Register of Deeds PIERING, Mark et al, Lake Michigan Credit Union, Whistle Ridge No. 3, Lot 104, $253,000 PELLIZZON, Gregory...

Bus, limo service on board with ride-sharing legislation

When it comes to following new statewide regulations, local transit company Dadd’s Magic Bus & Limousine aims to keep the “steady” pace it said...