January 11, 2021
Street Talk: Gold attendance stars
Michigan’s 38 senators and 110 representatives missed 3,791 roll call votes in 2020, according to the Missed Votes Report.
Public Record
MORTGAGES Selected mortgages filed with Kent County Register of Deeds KONIECZKA, Harry et al, Quicken Loans, Cannon Twp., $298,640 KARL, Paul J. et al, Old National Bank, Parcel: 411425220011, $388,000 ANDERSON, Bryan et al, Old National Bank, East Grand Rapids, $350,000 OBENAUF, Laura L. et al, Primelending, Courtland Twp., $350,000 IGNATOWSKI, Leigh et al, Lake […]
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Change-Ups: Erhardt Construction hires its 5th female project manager
Melissa Hruska was recently hired as Erhardt Construction’s 5th female project manager. Hruska joins director Aaron Mead in the Facilities Solutions Group division of Erhardt Construction, managing multiple projects throughout West Michigan.
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Inside Track: Noordeloos applies multinational experience
Camila Noordeloos is a firm believer not only in the power of entrepreneurship to make the world better, but in the importance of fresh perspectives to make businesses stronger.
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Firm creates path to equity in finance
Greenleaf Trust just recognized another class of diverse scholars last month that are heading out into the world to change the face of finance.
Consider erosion control construction contracts for lakefront work
Lake Michigan flooding and erosion caused tremendous property damage and severe financial loss to owners in 2020.
Michigan universities lose $1.2B to pandemic
LANSING — Enrollment is down at almost every public university in Michigan, causing senior administrators to cut payroll to hold the line on tuition increases and meet new costs caused by the pandemic.
Ownership transition for HVAC companies: look back, think forward
The market for transitioning ownership of HVAC companies has long been active, and 2020 was no exception.
State assesses COVID-19 threat to school air
LANSING — A new statewide program aims to block COVID-19 from spreading through the air of Michigan’s school classrooms.
Cybersecurity is everyone’s business
The recent news regarding the major cybersecurity breach impacting federal agencies and Fortune 500 companies is alarming.
As pandemic continues, mental health is key
The COVID-19 pandemic has forced seismic shifts in our daily lives. It has brutalized our economy and left many jobless. It has claimed too many of our loved ones and created many uncertainties in our lives personally and professionally.
Employers can mandate vaccines — to a point
Long before the first COVID-19 vaccine made its big debut, questions flew about whether employers could require workers to get one as a condition of employment.
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Company meets pandemic need with free monitoring licenses
As coronavirus cases continue to mount daily, a local company is recognizing the need to extend free services to health care facilities.
The future of business already here
Nearly a year since the pandemic began, companies throughout Michigan and beyond have evolved to become more virtual.
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Former marketing executive creates data science firm
Despite a rocky start in early 2020, a new West Michigan data and technology firm is ready to deliver advanced data science to clients and help maximize the value of their data in the new year.
5 indications you need a plan, and 4 questions to get started
I spend a lot of time with leaders and leadership teams as an EOS Implementer.
9 ways to help you stick with your New Year’s resolution
“This year is going to be different” is a statement that comes to mind for many of us as we begin the start of a new year.
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Taquero incubates Tex-Mex startup at Downtown Market
Native Texan Steven Martinez-Thiel is looking to bring Tex-Mex culture to Grand Rapids through his specialty breakfast taco business after falling in love with the Mitten State over a decade ago.
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Design firm launches furniture company for K-6 students
A Grand Haven-based, family-owned industrial design and engineering firm has launched a new company to fill the need for adjustable, ergonomic desks and seating for young children who are now studying at home.
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Street Chef Shaw blends Swahili, Mexican cooking
Kirel Shaw and Myke Worthem have been friends since middle school, and now they are having the time of their lives operating a food business together that focuses on giving back.
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Workers providing direct care face emotionally challenging task
In the face of the pandemic and a historical staffing shortage, direct care workers have continued to answer the call and care for older adults and people with disabilities.
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Site gives helpers a helping hand
A team of West Michigan entrepreneurs recently launched an online platform designed to empower people to give and receive help in all types of situations.
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Calvin University includes high school students in its Spanish program
Students at Grandville Calvin Christian Schools can earn a minor in Spanish at Calvin University.
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Jeweler turns bad year into fuel for her fire
Although Lisa Lehmann’s life in the past year reads like the lyrics of a country song, she’s using the pain to forge a stronger business.
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Vegan cultivates ‘guilt-free’ sweets business
It can be hard to find allergen-free, vegan options if you have a sweet tooth but are working with dietary limitations, said Kalene McElveen, founder of Tastefull Vegan Frozen Desserts.
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Luxe Artisan Preserves grows and plans
In addition to the many other hats she wears, a local self-described creative and foodie started making artisan preserves as an outlet for her passion for cooking and her love for entertaining friends with unique and great-tasting offerings.
