May 17, 2021
Street Talk: The pause that refreshes
City Built Brewing Company no doubt was hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic, but the brewery managed to find ways to innovate and still drive sales, to the point where it may not want to go back to normal.
Public Record
MORTGAGES Selected mortgages filed with Kent County Register of Deeds KUJACZNSKI, Doug et al, Wells Fargo Bank, Algoma Twp., $434,400 SLYWKA, Bradley M. et al, Macatawa Bank, Ada Twp., $660,000 BARNES, Michael et al, Guaranteed Rate, Cascade Twp., $375,000 GARDENTOWNAPTS LLC, MSU Federal Credit Union, Wyoming, $1,605,000 CLARK, Kyler D. et al, Dart Bank, Ada […]
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Change-Ups: Kalaczinski named MOA’s Educator of the Year
Lillian Kalaczinski, an associate professor for Ferris State University’s Michigan College of Optometry, has been named the Michigan Optometric Association’s 2021 Educator of the Year. Kalaczinski is a 1998 MCO graduate following three years in the pre-optometry program at Ferris.
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Inside Track: McKinney looks to drive inclusive change
Jazz McKinney’s converging identities and abilities could be exactly what the Grand Rapids Pride Center needs in its next season of service to the LGBTQ+ community.
State eyes revamp of court system
The state’s judiciary branch is assembling a diverse team of professionals to craft a plan for the legal system to operate in unison.
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Comerica’s index climbs for third consecutive month
Comerica Bank’s Michigan Economic Activity Index showed the state is continuing to benefit from the rebounding U.S. economy, but challenges remain.
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Advantage Commercial Real Estate drops first market report
Advantage Commercial Real Estate Services LLC released its first quarterly market report since opening at the beginning of 2021.
Financial literacy vital to long-term success
About two-thirds of Americans lack financial literacy — a concept that if understood and applied can change the course of one’s future — according to FINRA’s most recent National Financial Capability Study.
Buyer beware in hot housing market
Real estate in Michigan is a “seller’s market” this spring, which is all the more reason for buyers to proceed with caution.
There is something for everyone in West Michigan
The other day I met someone and we exchanged conversational pleasantries. As is the norm, our conversation meandered to discuss our origins. “Are you from West Michigan?” this person asked me. My answer: “I am now.”
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West Michigan one step closer to 90% trash reuse
Kent County is another step closer to turning its trash into treasure with the Sustainable Business Park project.
City manager presents first draft of FY22 budget
Grand Rapids City Manager Mark Washington recently presented the first of several planned reports on the fiscal year 2022 preliminary fiscal plan to the city commission.
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GR Chamber creates minority business councils
The Grand Rapids Area Chamber of Commerce has taken its diversity, equity and inclusion goals to the next level by creating three minority business councils.
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Banker uses position to teach kids about finances
One United Bank of Michigan employee is on a mission to ensure children understand the value of money before they grow older.
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Teen rebrands, expands apparel company
Eion Jackson is one of those rare high school seniors who knows exactly what he’s going to do with his life, and he’s already making it happen.
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Beauty in the eye of the beer-holder
City Built Brewing Co. came out like a lion in March when USA Today published its 10Best Readers Choice Awards for 2021.
