January 23, 2023
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Pushed out of Monroe North, Eastern Kille heads for Rockford
A Grand Rapids distillery has big plans for the suburbs.
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100 Businesses That Care names fall 2022 donation winner
A children’s health nonprofit earned recognition for its charitable work.
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Essence Restaurant Group adds Lucy’s to portfolio
A Grand Rapids restaurant group added a new eatery.
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Coach reveals what to look for in workplace culture
From first interview experience to navigating leadership roles, Jeff Kallil talks about the workplace; how to avoid and heal toxic work environments and the ways workplace cultures are changing for the better.
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Despite a surge in Grand Rapids, Michigan’s population is shrinking
While the roads in Grand Rapids feel more crowded, Michigan as a whole is likely experiencing more outbound migration.
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New law eases M&A registration restrictions
New legislation will bring some clarity to the mergers and acquisitions process for transactions with private companies.
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Detroit automotive group makes second Grand Rapids acquisition
New signs are up, and there is plenty of activity at the former Pfeiffer Lincoln dealership.
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Michigan among top three states for EV battery production
A new report suggests Michigan is among the nation’s key players for electric vehicle battery manufacturing. The U.S. Department of Energy last week highlighted EV battery manufacturing capacity in North America and included Michigan among the top three states for the highest planned growth. According to data sourced from the department’s Argonne National Laboratory, Michigan […]
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CarePatrol expands footprint, adds to management team
A local senior placement service added three new partners and expanded to provide services in two new locations.
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Van Andel Institute partners with Cure Parkinson’s in clinical drug trial
(As seen on WZZM TV 13) Van Andel Institute is contributing $1.3 million to a $6.6 million U.K. trial to determine the ability of a drug to slow the progress of Parkinson’s disease.
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Homebuyer confidence increases, but some still want to rent
The West Michigan housing market might return to normal. At least that’s what Sable Homes owner John Bitely believes.
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Wheeler Development Group finishes more townhomes, sets sights on new projects
Another townhome development was completed in Grand Rapids.
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Haworth launches new DesignLab ahead of 75th anniversary
As a local office furniture manufacturer approaches an anniversary milestone, the company is seeking to honor the past while welcoming innovative ideas for the future.
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Trinity Health examines in-hospital virtual care model
In an effort to find creative ways to tackle talent shortages in the health care field, Trinity Health leaders are preparing to roll out virtual nursing capabilities at its hospitals statewide in which patients would be interacting with on-screen nurses.
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Whitecaps unveil 5-year master plan
The West Michigan Whitecaps are preparing for the next phase of the team’s longtime tenure in the region with a master plan for LMCU Ballpark.
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Inside Track: Kraley has stories to share
The co-owner of Williams Group has embraced her interests throughout her career.
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Trucking companies navigate their way through risks
No one is immune to risk; however, the level of risk differs, especially across professions in all industries.
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Public Record
MORTGAGES Selected mortgages filed with Kent County Register of Deeds RIVER BIRCH HOLDINGS LLC, Mercantile Bank, Gaines Twp., $2,098,000 CHRISTOPHERSON, Jason et al, Lake Michigan Credit Union, East Grand Rapids, $1,665,000 MAKUSKI, William G. et al, Mercantile Bank, Lowell, $631,800 WANNEMACHER, Stacey B., Crosscountry Mortgage, Grand Rapids, $398,970 255 36TH ST LLC, United Bank, Wyoming, […]
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Street Talk: Remembering David Czurak
The Business Journal lost a big piece of its history in December upon the death of longtime reporter David Czurak.
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Change-Ups: Stuck elected president of United Tribes of Michigan
Jamie Stuck, Nottawaseppi Huron Band of the Potawatomi Tribal chairman, has been elected president of the United Tribes of Michigan.
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Guest Column: Talent attracts capital because being cool counts
For nearly two decades the think tank I lead, Michigan Future Inc., has urged Michigan economic policy makers to use Minnesota as a model.
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Guest Column: The crippling disease of moderate success
“We’re doing OK.” That’s a thought shared by thousands of executives I have encountered over the years.
