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Women-owned tattoo parlor aims for safe, inclusive environment
Three women tattoo artists are branching out from the exclusionary nature of tattoo parlors to create a more welcoming environment for people wanting to decorate their bodies with meaningful work.
Energy-intensive industries work to reduce footprint
Industries such as steel, cement, chemical and automotive are working to become more energy-efficient by implementing the use of renewable resources, experts say.
Video game startup merges genres
Whether it is a classic arcade game or the more intricate Minecraft, video games always have been a staple everywhere from grocery stores to living rooms.
Companies team up to support electric vehicle recycling
As electric vehicle demands grow, one focus of concern is how to make them more environmentally sustainable.
Michigan Works! leverages new tool to help job seekers
Local Michigan Works! agencies are taking appointments to help job seekers develop customized career plans using a new tool from Pure Michigan Talent Connect.
Farmers could benefit from US-Cuba trade relations
During the 2020 campaign, presidential candidate Joe Biden said he would reverse Trump administration policies that limit trade between the U.S. and Cuba.
71-year-old launches bakery business
In her retirement, Charlotte Touchette is finding a way to give back to the community while doing something she loves: baking.
Michigan has most potential for offshore power generation
Coastal wind is a strong, consistent power source, and Michigan’s more than 3,000 miles of coast could provide double the electricity residents used from all sources in 2019.
Study finds housing-first model improves overall well-being
A nonprofit that provides permanent supportive housing for low-income, physically or mentally disabled, and long-term homeless families in Kent County published a study that shows its programs are improving consumer well-being over time.
Panel details local, statewide sustainability efforts
At West Michigan Sustainable Business Forum’s annual meeting this month, a trio of leaders shared what is happening to advance sustainability in the region.
West Michigan hospitality industry at a turning point
The hospitality and entertainment industries were arguably the most affected industries in the country during the heart of the pandemic, but for Doug Small, president of Experience Grand Rapids, there is a sense of recovery currently taking place.
Adviser: approach family loans with care
Mixing family and money can be complicated, which is why a Greenleaf Trust expert recommends all factors should be weighed and everything should be documented thoroughly in the case of family loans.
Award-winning video company comes from humble beginnings
For a small video production company in Grand Rapids, Voyage Pictures is attempting the impossible and delivering higher-than-anticipated returns for commercial and nonprofit clients.
Education students finding tougher road to classroom
LANSING — Are teacher preparation programs driving prospective educators away from the field?
Creative solutions for attracting great employees
When was the last time you could say that your business was fully staffed with the right employees?
Inside Track: Superintendent finds her way to top
While most Grand Rapids Public Schools students are enjoying a free-spirited summer, one GRPS high school student is spending part of her summer under the tutelage of Dr. Leadriane Roby, the district’s superintendent.
The Property becomes haven for paintings, ‘pARTies’
Cynthia Hagedorn has many titles, and she is using all of them to share her passion for painting with others on The Property, her Lowell residence.
Need for a new economic strategy is clear
At Michigan Future Inc. — the nonpartisan think tank I lead — we believe the once-in-a-generation American Rescue Plan funding should be used to pivot to a new economic development strategy. One with a mission of rising income for all.
Change-Ups: The Christman Co. ranks among top 100 contractors
The Christman Co., with offices in Grand Rapids, recently landed at No. 92 on Engineering News-Record’s 2021 list of the top 400 contractors nationally.
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Selected mortgages filed with Kent County Register of Deeds
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