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Downtown Market buys more time

The grace period for Grand Rapids Downtown Market’s debt repayment has stretched into a sixth year. The market at 235 Ionia Ave. SW — which...

OSHA cracks down on silica violations

The United States Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration instituted new penalties for construction companies. In January, OSHA adjusted the fines construction companies...

Small enterprises thrive online

A new study by a trio of tech-focused organizations demonstrates how small outfits are using social media to their advantage. Facebook, the U.S. Chamber of...

Kent County sees drop in uninsured rate

(As seen on WZZM TV 13) Researchers have found the rate of people without health insurance in Kent County has dropped to 3 percent, and Grand...

Inside Track: Striving for inclusion

Thomas Pierce learned his first lessons in work and leadership during his college job at Walmart. They’re lessons he still uses in his new...

Strong real estate market expected across all sectors

NAI Wisinski of West Michigan recently put out its fourth-quarter/year-end reports covering the industrial, office and retail markets of West Michigan, highlighting continuing trends...

Marketing firm revamps message

A local marketing firm is shifting gears. Less than five years after being hired, Josh Stauffer now is the owner and CEO of Grand Rapids-based...

Construction workers are in a constant state of training

The construction industry relies on continuing education. Many of the trades associated with construction, such as carpentry and masonry, aren’t certified positions. Others, however, like...

Looking to grow your own cannabis-based business?

New resources are available to aid the cannabis industry in West Michigan. Jamie Cooper launched an all-in-one platform, Cannabiz Connection, in January. The company helps...

County approves option to buy farmland rights

The Kent County Board of Commissioners passed a resolution to preserve 70 acres of farmland in Grattan Township. The county’s Agricultural Preservation Board recommended an...

Change Ups: Hastings introduces wireless temperature probe

Hastings, a worldwide manufacturer of hot line tools and equipment based in Hastings city, recently introduced a wireless temperature probe. The probe can be...

Chamber receives makeover

This is the year of change for the Grand Rapids Area Chamber of Commerce. With its move into a new space, the organization is harnessing...

Public Record

MORTGAGES Selected mortgages filed with Kent County Register of Deeds WALLIN, Gary A. et al, JG Wentworth Home Lending, Meyering Lake Drive Est. Sub., Lot 167,...

What would you do with an extra four hours per day?

If you were sick and felt horrible for four hours every day, what would you be willing to pay to feel good? For those...

Creating a culture of women supporting women

While we know that strides have been made, women still face considerable social, workforce, economic and political challenges of disparity and inequity. Yet, I’m...

Escalation of Kent County health care costs must be contained by business leaders

The 2018 Health Check, analyzing health trends and costs in Kent, Ottawa, Muskegon and Allegan counties, was announced by Grand Valley State University researchers...

Street Talk: Newsmakers: This is not a drill

When an alarm goes off in the middle of an event attended by nearly 600 West Michigan business leaders, that’s probably the most memorable...