May 31, 2022
Street Talk: Shining light on After Dark
The city of Grand Rapids again will host the public art initiative After Dark with the help of a new crowdfunding campaign, the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) and nonprofit Lions and Rabbits Center for the Arts (LRCFA).
Public Record
MORTGAGES Selected mortgages filed with Kent County Register of Deeds KNIGHTSPOUR CAPITAL LLC, County National Bank, Wyoming, $2,550,000 LJN PROPERTIES LLC, Fifth Third Bank, Solon Twp., $2,062,306 LJN PROPERTIES LLC, Fifth Third Bank, Solon Twp., $2,577,884 WHITMORE HOMES LLC, Lake Michigan Credit Union, Parcel: 411434352021, $1,732,104 SCOTT LLC et al, West Michigan Community Bank, Cascade […]
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Change-Ups: Weessies appointed CEO of HCC
Michael Weessies recently was appointed Muskegon-based Hackley Community Care’s chief executive officer.
Letter: Bank portrayal lopsided
The Huntington Bank article with CEO Steve Steinour (“Huntington CEO surveys ‘enormous change’ of past year,” May 16) was a bit lopsided.
Letter: Public school teachers need community support
Teachers, substitutes, aides and nearly all educators within a K-12 school system have endured so much throughout the duration of the pandemic, which unfortunately now is in its third year.
It takes more than compensation to unleash a sales force
I’m often asked to help a company refine its sales force compensation plans.
Better benefits can attract, retain top talent
Many people in today’s workforce have higher expectations for benefits from their employer.
Who gets grandpa’s guitar pick collection?
For a variety of reasons, many individuals — even those who have created thoughtful estate plans — fail to create plans for the distribution of their personal property following death.
EITC credit would help children in financial crisis
An important new report is out from United for ALICE, entitled, “ALICE in focus: Children in financial hardship.”
State needs to better protect migrant workers
Have you ever stopped to think: “Where does my food come from?” or “What did it take to get that nutritiously delicious produce perfectly stacked in our grocery store aisles?”
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Nonprofit receives IRS approval to help cannabis job seekers
A Grand Rapids-based organization helping cannabis job seekers recently received formal 501(c)(3) status.
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Michigan Rise makes 50th startup investment
A 2-year-old fund started by the Michigan State University Foundation now has invested nearly $6 million in startups across the Mitten state.
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Habitat Kent completes first all-electric home
(As seen on WZZM TV-13) Habitat for Humanity of Kent County finished construction on its first all-electric home this spring, called the Carbon Footprint Build, the first step in its increased commitment to sustainable housing development.
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Worker shortage puts more demand on staffing firms
Now, more than two years after the start of the pandemic, some employers are trying to regain stability in their workplace, but they are missing a key component: workers.
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Inside Track: HR leader shaped by discovery of past
Jane Newton didn’t know the family history that died with her father until a trip to Cambodia in 2019 unearthed buried truths.
Leasing prices set to rise
According to the most recent report from Colliers West Michigan, the retail real estate market is recovering nicely from COVID-19 setbacks and is heading into the next quarter with a positive outlook.
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Partners report GR SmartZone growing
Spartan Innovations and Start Garden reported this month economic development growth among high-tech startups is continuing in the region.
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Grand Valley grad heads in new direction
Kat (Samardzija) Weaver isn’t one to sit still when she could be building something new.
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BAMF Health to advance cancer care with new scanner
A recent delivery of groundbreaking technology will enable a Grand Rapids-based precision medicine company to make strides in detecting and treating cancer.
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MillerKnoll seeks ‘multiplier effect’ in DEI work
MillerKnoll may be a new entity, but its diversity, equity and inclusion work started long ago.
