January 10, 2022
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Street Talk: Kent caps successful year
Individual accomplishments over the course of time often can be missed, but reviewed collectively, they can present a snapshot of significant achievements.
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Public Record
MORTGAGES Selected mortgages filed with Kent County Register of Deeds BIRDALL ENTERPRISES LLC, Grand River Bank, Parcel: 411708429013, $1,010,000 INTERRA HOMES LLC, Mercantile Bank, Plainfield Twp., $622,500 STEIN TRUST, Mr. Cooper, Parcel: 411432480005, $360,000 SCOTT, Sandral, Fifth Third Bank, Ada Twp., $1,000,000 LIVELY, Damon E. et al, JPMorgan Chase Bank, Parcel: 411115129051, $520,000 DEGAGE HOLDINGS, […]
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Change-Ups: Southway named Hope Network’s senior director of business operations
Hope Network named Shannon Southway its senior director of business operations.
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House, Senate lawmakers push for early parole reform
LANSING — Michigan prison policy fails to consider good behavior and rehabilitation when it comes to parole, some advocates say.
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How to make retirement goals you actually can keep
A new year is synonymous with new hopes, dreams and goals.
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SCOTUS to rule on OSHA vaccine directive
The U.S. Supreme Court was scheduled to hear oral arguments in a case that will have significant ramifications for employers and employees: Whether to stay the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s emergency temporary rule that employers require all employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19 or undergo weekly testing for the disease.
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Harness the power of collaboration for betterment of humanity
When the clock struck midnight on Dec. 31, Van Andel Institute’s 25th anniversary year drew to a close. As we reflect on this milestone in our organization’s history, we are more grateful than ever for the community that has embraced us and helped make our achievements possible.
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Boating emerges as top outdoor activity
Many industries have been negatively impacted by the pandemic, but there is at least one industry that has benefited from it.
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Phoenix Group urges use of innovative staffing strategies
A local management consulting firm has several ideas for businesses running up against talent hurdles in 2022.
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Survey shows shift in customers’ banking habits
Nearly all consumers now do some or all of their banking digitally, while interaction with bankers is reserved for advice and complex transactions — a trend expected to accelerate in 2022.
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Business executives cautiously optimistic for 2022
In the recently released 2022 National Business Trends Survey from the Employer Associations of America (EAA), business executives indicate a fair amount of caution mixed with optimism for the 2022 outlook.
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Stryker rolls out new time-saving surgical equipment
Stryker is making foot and ankle doctors’ jobs easier.
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Program helps companies expand export strategies
Michigan’s manufacturing and technology executives have a little time left to apply for a virtual, 13-week program to help accelerate their export strategies in 2022.
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Inside Track: Miner’s passion for construction in his DNA
Construction was a pastime in Michael Miner’s family.
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Medical labs navigate COVID rules
West Michigan medical labs have been offering opportunities for businesses to implement strategies and have systems in place to protect their employees from the COVID-19 virus and avoid any potential upheavals of normal business operations.
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Record pace of M&A expected to continue
A national survey conducted by a Michigan law firm found nothing is expected to break the stride of M&A dealmakers over the year to come.
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Interest in hunting, fishing licenses remains high
(As seen on WZZM TV 13) The pandemic forced people to rethink how they would protect their health and well-being in 2021, and one of the ways they did so was by retreating to the outdoors.
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Experts analyze supply chain ‘mess’
A group of experts came together recently to target action steps companies can take in response to the supply chain crisis.
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MEDC CEO applauds SOAR legislation
The current head of the Michigan Economic Development Corporation said the bipartisan $1.5 billion Strategic Outreach and Attraction Reserve (SOAR) package will help secure transformational projects and long-term economic opportunity throughout the state.