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Trademark rule changes could provide more opportunities for owners

Trademark owners will have to adhere to some new rules and procedures later this year, courtesy of the Trademark Modernization Act of 2020 (TMA.)

Pandemic has many considering business exits

The tumult of the past 15 months is leading many business owners to think about retirement, but a local firm says only 1 in 4 have a formal succession plan in place.

East Lansing company delivers service to Grand Rapids property owners

A Lansing-based internet service provider with nearly two decades of experience is making it presence felt in West Michigan.

Rockford gobbles up slices of old-school pizza pub

After being live for about a week, Rockford Brewing Company’s Kickstarter campaign to engage the community with its restoration of the historic 1866 building is now complete.

Office guide highlights costs, benefits of remote work models

As the COVID-19 vaccine sees further widespread adoption, companies are actively rolling out return-to-office plans.

Economic developers to foster supplier diversity

Large organizations often source products through one big supplier contract rather than several smaller ones, but an event being held this month will encourage buyers to give a chance to smaller, diverse-owned West Michigan businesses.

Organizations work to convert interns to employees

West Michigan organizations are working to make sure summer interns learn about the region’s diverse cultural, lifestyle and job opportunities in hopes they’ll have a great experience and put down roots.

Entrepreneur copes with loss by helping others

A West Michigan woman is turning her family tragedy into joy by doing something she loves.

Report paints sobering picture of US economy

There is a new must-read report from McKinsey entitled “Unequal America: Ten insights on the state of economic opportunity.” The findings come from an online survey conducted by Ipsos of 25,000 Americans in the spring of 2021.

Inside Track: Attorney turns medical problem into career

Joe Rivet inadvertently catapulted himself into the health care industry as a teenager and has made a career out of it ever since, recently becoming the founder and principal attorney for Rivet Health Care Law PLC, and an arbitrator for the American Health Law Association.

Your 7-step plan for creating chaos in your family business

Most business owners know that proper succession planning can help keep their business running strong into the next generation.

Advisers see bright future for West Michigan real estate

Coming into the post-pandemic era, West Michigan remains vibrant and growing, according to the latest market reports from Bradley Company.

Furniture industry panel discusses supply chain issues

The Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) and West Michigan economic developers recently held their first-ever furniture industry symposium, and supply chain disruptions led the list of concerns.

Change-Ups: Cribley is first-ever Bus Guardian Hero

Tim Cribley, a bus driver for the Hudsonville School District, was named by global transportation company CalAmp as its first Bus Guardian Hero. Cribley received $1,000 for leading contributions to local food pantries and prioritizing student safety when schools reopened.

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MORTGAGES Selected mortgages filed with Kent County Register of Deeds GRINVEST LLC, Bank Michigan, Grand Rapids City, $805,000 MCMILLIN, Jason W. et al, Northern Mortgage Services, Wyoming,...

Allow independent pharmacists to charge lowest prices

Editor: Much of my professional life has been dedicated to advocating for the most vulnerable members of society, especially those with disabilities. One thing that I try to remind the non-disabled community is that our efforts are also beneficial to them. By making medical care more accessible to the disabled community, we are, in effect, making it more accessible to all people.

Street Talk: Big wheel keep on turning

General Motors’ Wyoming facility hit a major milestone in axle production last month.