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40 Under 40 Business Leaders knock it out of the park

To steal a phrase from the sports world, the lineup for the 2021 Grand Rapids Business Journal 40 Under 40 Business Leaders is loaded.

Ford decision disheartens economic developers

When Ford announced its decision last month to invest $11 billion to expand in Tennessee and Kentucky over its home state, economic developers across the state felt the “sting.”

New Steelcase CEO steps into challenges

Sara Armbruster took on every leadership opportunity that came her way at Steelcase before her promotion to president and CEO this month, and she expects to draw on that well-rounded experience as she guides the company into its next era.

CEO: One-time funds could transform Michigan

Since becoming president and CEO of Business Leaders for Michigan partway through the pandemic, Jeff Donofrio has urged state policymakers to take the influx of money on the table and apply it toward “transformational investments” in the state’s economic future.

Inside Track: Hagedorn brings art to the party

Whether it’s fashion, entrepreneurship, painting or cooking, Cynthia Hagedorn has done it all and continues to do so for the benefit of her community.

SxanPro secures medical device patent

A Grand Rapids company is on the cutting edge of medical device technology that will allow users access to product information immediately.

Home prices outpace income

The pandemic disrupted a lot of things, but home prices were not one of them.

City stays course on strategic plan amid pandemic challenges

Despite the flurry of challenges thrown at state and local officials over the past year, the city of Grand Rapids stayed true to its strategic plan and has a clear path heading into its next fiscal year. 

Economic report shows highs and lows of comeback

There are some glimpses of economic recovery in West Michigan, but the region has a long way to go as the effects of COVID-19 still loom.

UMCH works to expand Fresh Market pilot

United Methodist Community House has under its belt just over six months of running its Fresh Market and is in the process of expanding its hours and offerings for residents of 49507.

Streamlining title and survey services

As a society, we influence many use restrictions and rights affecting properties.

When positivity turns toxic

When we think about a toxic work culture or environment, we generally think of the co-worker who regularly complains about anything and everything or the manager who spends far too much time shifting blame instead of solving problems.

Be proactive with inside sales reps

How can we get inside sales to do some proactive sales activities each day?

An owner’s representative makes more sense than ever

Over the past several years, it has become more common for owners to engage owner's representatives on construction projects — and with good reason.

Support investing in our environment and our economy

In recent years, extreme weather incidents have become standard, recurring events across the country.

Words matter, but so does understanding them

I’ve been fortunate to learn from many people who understand the power that words can carry.

Raising EITC would boost state’s economy for all

Now is the time to make fundamental changes in the state’s playbook to increase the economic well-being of all Michiganders.

Street Talk: Healing hearts and minds

The Biblical phrase (Luke 4:23), “Physician, heal thyself,” often is quoted in reference to doctors, nurses and other medical personnel suffering from burnout.

2021 40 Under 40 award recipient: Eleanor Moreno

Eleanor Moreno, 33 Chief operating officer Grandville Avenue Arts and Humanities Eleanor Moreno is on a mission of putting people first in the same way that others...

2021 40 Under 40 award recipient: Ingrid Miller

Ingrid Miller is described by her nominators as a strategic systems thinker who leads by example.