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Metro Health doctor: COVID-19 not going away

Metro Health delivered on a tall order after COVID-19 laid bare inefficiencies in the state and national health care systems, but with Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s executive order set to lift June 12, the local health care system warns Michigan is not out of the woods yet.

Salons assemble their game plans

Everyone wants a haircut, but at what cost?

Inside Track: Fortier builds career on being a ‘connector’

Ken Fortier said being connected and knowing people is the true joy of his life, and he strives to apply it toward helping others.

Pandemic prompts plenty of new trademark requests

Although the coronavirus has wreaked havoc on the U.S. economy, some people are looking to capitalize on it.

Pandemic can’t stop new cannabis business

While most locally owned businesses have an established presence in Grand Rapids and are known among residents, Casey Kornoelje has not been so fortunate.

Sales forces should utilize the gift of slow times

In an earlier article, I suggested some business strategies for effectively handling the changes wrought by the pandemic.

Change-Ups: KCCU’s newest branch receives LEED certification

Kellogg Community Credit Union’s newest branch at 2270 Gezon Pkwy. in Wyoming is LEED-Certified.

Teen uses free time during pandemic to grow streetwear business

A local youth began pouring his passion into his e-commerce clothing business when COVID-19 put life on pause in March.

Right Place learns from small business relief collaboration

During a meeting of the Kent County COVID-19 relief subcommittee, The Right Place Inc. presented an overview of the its Small Business Grant program as well as an update to its own COVID-19 response.

Relaxation of real estate evaluation and appraisal requirements

As a result of COVID-19 and the subsequent stay-at-home orders issued in many states requiring certain social distancing measures, a collection of federal agencies has issued guidance that provides flexibility for property evaluations and appraisals for certain real estate transactions.

Street Talk: Restarting common sense

The Grand Rapids Chamber of Commerce is angling for a “smart restart” to the Michigan economy.

Today’s new essential leadership relationship: executive coach

An executive coaching relationship should no longer be viewed as an optional relationship for senior leaders.

Right Place learns from small business relief collaboration

During a meeting of the Kent County COVID-19 relief subcommittee, The Right Place Inc. presented an overview of the its Small Business Grant program as well as an update to its own COVID-19 response.

USDA taps food service suppliers

The U.S. Department of Agriculture has awarded contracts under the Farmers to Families Food Box Program to four West Michigan food suppliers to purchase and distribute produce, dairy and meat products to different food banks, communities and organizations.

Home refinancing up, but mortgage loans are down

If there is a bright spot in the COVID-19 crisis, it’s that historically low interest rates have made now a good time to refinance a home to save money, according to local experts.

Public Record

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