November 16, 2020
Street Talk: Home for Thanksgiving takes on new meaning
Kids’ Food Basket (KFB) is partnering with Mel Trotter Ministries (MTM) to bring a healthy and nutritious Thanksgiving meal to Kent County families in need.
Public Record
MORTGAGES Selected mortgages filed with Kent County Register of Deeds ALLEN, Stephen M. et al, Lake Michigan Credit Union, Caledonia, $282,150 LONDON, Cory J. et al, Benchmark Mortgage, Byron Twp., $352,500 KORTE, Robert et al, Independent Bank, Byron Twp., $360,000 BROWN, Paul et al, United Bank, Parcel: 412111305006, $305,060 RICCI, Christie et al, United Bank, […]
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Change-Ups: County administrator announces retirement
Kent County Administrator/Controller Wayman P. Britt announced his intent to retire from the county effective July 2021. He has held top administrative positions with Kent County since March 2004 and was appointed to his current post in January 2018.
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Inside Track: Golf pro finds passion in teaching
The game of golf has been a generational sport in Jimmy Wisinski’s family. His father and grandfather were golf professionals and Wisinski has followed in their footsteps.
Local startups find new funding avenue
Grand Rapids is a hotbed for startups, so it wasn’t a surprise when Michigan State University affiliate Conquer Accelerator chose five Grand Rapids-based startups that represent various industries to invest in.
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Research drives growth in Michigan
As Michigan emerges from this year’s pandemic-induced recession, its largest research universities are poised to play an essential role, according to a new report.
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Hunting app unveils new feature
Michigan hunters have new technology on their side this deer season.
Understand your health plan funding options
As a benefits administrator or business owner, you know providing health benefits to your employees is essential to retaining and recruiting a talented, loyal workforce.
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Tax adviser: Give and you shall receive
The Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act legislation included a tax break that a local accountant hopes will encourage West Michiganders to give whatever they can to charity this holiday season.
Can we restore a sense of unity?
I’ve never seen Michigan so divided. The challenges of 2020 have caused a lot conflict among our fellow citizens. The coronavirus pandemic. Racial injustice. The election.
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Gift tax exemption set to increase next year
With a new president comes new changes, but there is one trend that will remain the same, at least for now.
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‘Airbnb for parking’ opens to city users
A Miami-based startup is helping Grand Rapids residents and businesses pocket extra cash by renting out their parking spaces.
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Velocity Research fine-tunes its business
When you’re just starting out in business, the road has plenty of bumps. When you throw in COVID-19, it becomes a wild ride.
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Merrell rides wave of outdoor activity
With the great outdoors deemed a safe space now more than ever due to the pandemic, the Merrell footwear brand is seizing the opportunity to connect with new customers and increase its sales.
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Industrial space remains hard to find
According to the third quarter market reports from NAI Wisinski West Michigan, the industrial sector is pushing through COVID-19 territory thanks to Michigan’s strong manufacturing backbone, but the region may have yet to see the long-term effects of the pandemic on other real estate sectors.
