December 13, 2021
Street Talk: Being good neighbors
The West Michigan Hispanic Chamber of Commerce is on the receiving end of $150,000 in grant funding from Bank of America.
Public Record
MORTGAGES Selected mortgages filed with Kent County Register of Deeds GRAND RAPIDS MULTIFAMLY, DST., Parkway Bank & Trust Co., Walker, $27,500,000 KRAEMER, Scott W. et al, Ruoff Mortgage Co., Cascade Twp., $496,345 YADAV, Prashant et al, Northpointe Bank, Algoma Twp., $368,000 LEJA, Christopher et al, Old National Bank, Ada Twp., $544,650 JMR PROPERTIES LLC, Grand […]
Medicaid proposal would integrate mental, physical care
LANSING — Michigan lawmakers are considering integrating mental and physical health care to make it more affordable, accessible and dependable for the state’s poorest citizens.
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Change-Ups: Torskiy joins Progressive AE with health care focus
Architecture and engineering firm Progressive AE hired internationally distinguished architect Vlad Torskiy to lead its health care practice. Torskiy holds master’s degrees in architecture, health care administration, urban design and fine arts from institutions in Ukraine, Israel and the U.S.
Lawmakers must win race to invest in future
There are times in history when leaders are called upon to step up and act with a sense of urgency to meet a challenge or take advantage of an opportunity. In Michigan, that time is right now.
Take measures now before having to file for bankruptcy
Federal stimulus funds used to prop up struggling businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic have delayed bankruptcy filings so far — but that may be coming to an end.
Essence Restaurant Group using a new plan forward
We are now over 18 months into this pandemic and every company in every industry in every corner of the world is struggling with the same issue — people. More specifically, a lack of them in the workforce.
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Teaching in low-income districts could prompt loan forgiveness
LANSING — Student loans could be tied to student lunches for teachers in some Michigan school districts desperately seeking to attract them.
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Treats maker takes pride in custom work
Many times, a business is born when someone sees a product and thinks, “I could improve on that.” Brandi Allaway’s home-based treats business falls into this category.
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Nursing shortage renews push for patient load limits
A staffing crisis at Michigan hospitals has renewed efforts to protect nurses from unmanageable patient loads and too many hours of consecutive work.
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Inside Track: Grumm’s vision takes off during pandemic
Growing up with a father and grandfather who were mechanical engineers for the aerospace industry, Dennis Grumm has always had an interest in design and engineering — but his passion led him to a different application.
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Mortgage refinancing finally losing steam as rates climb
(Watch for this story Monday morning on WZZM TV 13) Mortgage lending activity is slowing after nearly two years of “once-in-a-lifetime” rates and subsequent opportunities.
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Engineer uses practical experience to promote STEM in schools
A local engineer is using her experience to provide children of color in West Michigan with more math and science educational opportunities.
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GVMC begins transportation improvement development
The Grand Valley Metropolitan Council has begun the process of developing its FY2023-2026 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) for Kent and eastern Ottawa counties.
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Curtain rising on theater’s next act
A Grand Rapids man with expertise in bringing old buildings back to life has set his sights on a Burton Heights theater that first opened its doors in 1938.
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Industrial market bends under weight of demand
The demand for space in the industrial real estate market is having a reeling effect on companies.
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Supply chain panel examines root causes
Commerce Bank this month hosted a deep dive discussion on one of the hottest topics in business today: supply chain woes.
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Expert: ‘The Big Quit’ may curb mortgage eligibility
As record numbers of Americans leave their jobs during The Great Resignation, a local mortgage lender advises homeowner hopefuls to consider the impact of changes in their employment on mortgage loan eligibility.
