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Gill Industries recalibrates

A pressure cooker of coinciding dynamics is causing Gill Industries to make some adjustments to its local operations heading into the new year. The Grand...

Cascade Township selects new location for offices

Cascade Township officials have settled on the location of a new consolidated township office building. The Cascade Township board recently gave approval to move forward...

Partners take over leadership for local triathlons

The triathlon season in West Michigan will have a new event. Jon Conkling and John Mosey, the new race directors and owners of the Grand...

Developer eyes brownfield reimbursement

Two major reactivation projects in Grand Rapids’ downtown core and West Side are up to be considered for brownfield reimbursement. The Grand Rapids City Commission...

Software advances shape phone usage for work tasks

Cell phones have become more than a tool for entertainment. Whether it’s an iPhone or an Android, phones have revolutionized the way we carry out...

Forum shines spotlight on energy innovation

West Michigan Sustainable Business Forum’s December meeting highlighted how Grand Rapids could reduce the need for emergency utility assistance to those facing shutoffs by...

Inside Track: McLaughlin finds ‘win, win’ career

Kevin McLaughlin started his law career in an unorthodox way. McLaughlin founded Crafted Law in Grand Rapids two years ago. He works alongside other entrepreneurs...

Developers seek city’s approval

Two historic building redevelopments in Grand Rapids are up for consideration by the city commission to be eligible for tax exemption certification. The city commission...

HR leader identifies key priorities in 2020

While the fight for pay equity and the overtime threshold change have dominated recent headlines, a local human resources leader is keeping her eye...

Systems set up cancer network

A new collaboration initiative soon will give West Michigan patients broader access to cancer care services. The Cancer Network of West Michigan, a joint venture...

Street Talk: Welcome to all

In response to an executive order on enhancing state and local involvement in refugee resettlement, the Kentwood City Commission adopted a resolution in support...

Change Ups: Zoo hires director of strategy

Laura Davis is the John Ball Zoo’s new director of strategy and organization development. Her mission will be to lead the strategy and planning...

Public Record

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Save money and save lives: focusing on addiction in the workplace

It is that time of year — the annual process of designing your company’s fiscal year budget. Grow revenue. Identify efficiencies. Invest in productivity-enhancing...

Workplace well-being: resolve to make 2020 a healthier new year

With the drop of the ball to commemorate a brand new calendar year comes a rise in resolutions to improve our lives. Many of...

Launch Michigan unveils education agenda

A panel of state business, education, civic and philanthropic leaders unveiled its vision for strengthening education in Michigan and outlined the first phase of...

Barcode app records medical device data

A local entrepreneur created a simpler way for health industry workers to record medical device manufacturer data.  Through the patent-pending smartphone app SxanPro (pronounced scan-pro)...

Lawnbot offers lawn care, home services

(As seen on WZZM TV 13)  A new online platform aims to make requesting home services easier. Kendall Hines is the founder of Grand Rapids-based...