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Mental health crisis spurs action

Local organizations are stepping up to meet an ever-growing demand for individuals experiencing ongoing struggles with mental health.

Re.dwell recognized for sustainability

Re.dwell was recognized with two awards last month for doing what it does best: crafting sustainably sourced wood furniture.

Two years in, retail cannabis growth explodes

(Watch for this story Monday morning on WZZM 13) On Dec. 1, 2019, Michigan’s first adult-use cannabis retailer opened up shop in Ann Arbor. As the two-year anniversary of adult-use cannabis licensing in Michigan approaches, a closer look shows a growing and shifting industry.

Boycott disrupts cannabis industry

There are growing pains associated with any new industry, and cannabis is no exception.

Lambert CEO starts TiiCKER for brands and investors

The founder and CEO of a Grand Rapids-based investor relations and marketing firm ventured into the fintech space with a new startup.

Report shares well-being strategy

A 2021 report by Gallagher showed how the pandemic heightened the need for fresh ways of safeguarding individual and organizational well-being.

Holland Home implements long-term succession plan

Mina Breuker, longtime president and CEO of Holland Home, is stepping down.

Inside Track: Pattee restores faith in process

Fire is central to Clay Pattee’s business and personal life.

Time to stand up and remove barriers to work

As chair of the board of directors of Irwin Seating Company and an owner of the company, I value and honor the contributions that our employees make every day to provide quality public seating to our customers.

Four ways to tackle employee fatigue

Employees are tired. After 19 months of struggling with COVID-19, employers and employees are reporting a sharp increase in burnout and fatigue.

Culture attracts quality employees to your business

Small business owners are tired, weary, and frustrated with the constant revolving door of their employees coming and going. The recent pandemic, changes to the way we do business, early retirement packages and government financial assistance have created a tough environment for small business owners trying to find qualified talent.

Street Talk: Tribes, WMU band together

The Nottawaseppi Huron Band of the Potawatomi, the Pokagon Band of Potawatomi Indians and the Match-E-Be-Nash-She-Wish Band of Pottawatomi Indians collectively are offering a new pathway for tribal members and partners to develop skills in tribal administration with the addition of a tribally endorsed course to Western Michigan University’s MPA program. 

Letter: Expand E15 pump options

Editor: Michigan is positioned to lead the way to a clean energy future and deliver climate solutions, and we need to use every tool at our disposal to meet this challenge.

Public Record

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Change-Ups: Greenleaf Trust builds dedicated facility

Greenleaf Trust’s newest facility is dedicated to its in-house research team. The 6,200-square-foot building, 277 S. Rose St. in Kalamazoo, is adjacent to its headquarters at 211 S. Rose St. It features an all-glass trading room, private office and meeting space, and an open seating area to accommodate gatherings and events.