May 2, 2022
Street Talk: New face of technology
Imagine a time when you won’t have to carry your phone or wallet to entertainment and sporting events.
Public Record
MORTGAGES Selected mortgages filed with Kent County Register of Deeds MACK, Felix et al, Rocket Mortgage, Alpine Twp., $552,420 DAMA VENTURES LLC, Union Bank, Kentwood, $1,040,000 EASTERN 28TH STREET PLAZA LLC, Finance of America, Caledonia, $716,000 EASTERN 28TH STREET PLAZA LLC, Genisys Credit Union, Parcel: 411818226003, $3,000,000 BLUE WAVE PARTNERS LLC, Credit Union 1, Walker, […]
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Change-Ups: Rhoades McKee hires Kowalski as COO
Susan Kowalski joined Rhoades McKee as chief operating officer.
Get them to do what you want them to do
“How do I get ’em to do what I want ’em to?”
Michigan’s children need the earned income tax credit
One of the biggest tragedies of our lifetimes is the rampant growth of childhood poverty in this country.
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Vax rates show African American distrust of health system
As COVID-19 restrictions are lifted, the future health of Michigan residents will rely in large part on the percentage who are vaccinated against the virus. Unfortunately, that number remains low among African Americans.
Prosecutor jobs stay open due to competition, burnout
LANSING — A decade ago, when Eaton County Prosecutor Doug Lloyd had a position open in his office, he would get 100 applications in a week.
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Wedding vendors swamped by pent-up COVID demand
LANSING — “We’ve been in business for 37 years, and this is definitely the craziest season we have ever seen,” said Kevin Humphrey.
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Repairs planned to 78 bridges rated in poor condition
LANSING — From 2017 to 2021, the number of bridges in poor condition in Michigan increased from 1,146 to 1,240, according to the National Bridge Inventory.
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Businesses signal support of state’s climate goals
LANSING — Fifteen businesses across the state, including Ford Motor Co. and two West Michigan microbreweries, have written to Gov. Gretchen Whitmer in support of her administration’s carbon neutrality goals.
Colleges look to attract older students
LANSING — Colleges are testing new tactics to increase the number of adult learners in the classroom after a downturn in enrollment covering several years.
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Baker College students to mentor expectant mothers
Baker College of Muskegon’s nursing program is partnering with Public Health Muskegon County (PHMC) to help reduce the infant and maternal death rate in the county.
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Personal training studio seeks to impact community
A local personal training studio launched a nonprofit during the pandemic and now is looking to open another studio to meet a community need. Brian Murray, founder of Motive Training, opened the Grand Rapids location at 435 La Grave Ave. SE, Suite 104, in 2019. The gym offers personal training, fitness assessments, virtual coaching and […]
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Armstrong International fired up about carbon free
A thermal utility solutions provider in Three Rivers said a carbon-free future is a hot topic that’s not going anywhere as the pace of climate change accelerates.
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Report: Most teens feel financially unprepared
After two uncertain and often stressful years, high school students increasingly are worried about their financial futures, according to a new report.
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Inside Track: Planting seeds of hope
The Rev. Nurya Love Parish has dedicated her life to feeding people spiritually and bodily.
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Report indicates Q1 industrial, office vacancy trends differ
JLL, a commercial real estate service company, released its 2022 first-quarter West Michigan industrial and office reports, and the differences are striking.
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Business owners back community in more ways than one
Starting and growing a business can be challenging, but one local family has managed to do both during an unprecedented period in history.
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Report says roads, bridges need work
(As seen on WZZM TV 13) A report from a national transportation research nonprofit indicates Michigan’s current conditions will worsen without significant investment.
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Lakeshore Advantage opens startup incubator
Lakeshore Advantage’s SURGE program has opened a pilot business incubator, The SURGE Center, in downtown Holland.
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Organizations address affordable housing challenges
The availability of affordable homes in West Michigan is scarce, according to some area housing experts.
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Cyberattacks are gaining momentum
A new report from the Federal Bureau of Investigation found cybercrimes cost Michiganders more than $181 million last year, and a local expert says the risks will only continue to rise amid the Russia-Ukraine conflict.
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The Right Place shares economic snapshot
West Michigan business leaders are reporting strong confidence in the health of their companies and the economy at large, according to a biannual survey by The Right Place.
