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Davenport launches short courses for business

Davenport University’s Institute for Professional Excellence (IPEx) in Grand Rapids is offering individuals the opportunity to improve their business skills.

Region nets over $12.3M in Restart grants

West Michigan small businesses are benefiting from a statewide, $100 million grant program to the tune of over $12.3 million, thanks to the efforts of a pair of regional economic development organizations.

Virtual kits accommodate local and foreign students

(As seen on WZZM TV 13) Students in West Michigan and overseas collectively are able to learn at the same pace at Western Michigan Christian School (WMCS) with help from a local IT company.

Survey reveals COVID-19 upended status quo

A semi-annual survey report from PNC shows economic confidence fell during the past six months as small and midsize businesses across the country made major changes to their operations and relied on stimulus funds as a lifeline to survive the COVID-19 pandemic.

RecycleBoxBin keeps it all in the family

Founders John and Melissa Ziech have handed the reins of their business, RecycleBoxBin, to their daughter, who said she shares their passion for sustainable materials management.

DPW draws global interest for business park

The Kent County Department of Public Works announced it has received nine responses to a Request for Proposals issued in June for an anchor tenant at the future sustainable business park in Byron Center.

Franchising on the rise

While the economy is down and unemployment is at an all-time high, the franchising industry saw a bump in activity with people wanting to take more control of their future.

Comerica index shows state is recovering

A barometer of Michigan’s economic activity shows that the state is slowly rebounding.

Pandemic gives local farmers pause

Farmers in Michigan have been having a hard time processing their livestock and crops, but not because processing plants are closed.

How to find your next professional job

Have recent events left you unemployed?

Inside Track: Brian Elve pays his blessings forward

As director of the Guiding Light Recovery Program, Brian Elve has witnessed many transformations over the past half-dozen years that mirror his own story.

Safeguard your business ahead of a downturn

Even if all you had to worry about were the quality of your company’s products or services and continued growth of its customer base, running a business would be challenging enough.

Google’s career path sets dangerous precedent

Google, with much fanfare, recently announced “three new Google Career Certificates in the high-paying, high-growth career fields of Data Analytics, Project Management, and User Experience (UX) Design.

Estate, tax strategies for an election year

Presidential election years bring more than campaign buttons and nonstop TV commercials – — they herald the potential of changes in the nation’s tax policy depending on November’s outcome.

Choosing the most effective retirement plans for your small business

For small businesses in Michigan that are searching for retirement plan providers for their employees, streamlining the process and offerings for your team is key — particularly in 2020.

Change-Ups: Henry joins Metro Health’s gastroenterology department

Dr. Antonia Henry has joined Metro Health – University of Michigan Health’s gastroenterology department, serving multiple departments across the health system, including Metro Health’s contributions to the Cancer Network of West Michigan, a joint venture launched this year in collaboration with Mercy Health and Michigan Medicine.

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Street Talk: This land is your land

Rockford-based Byrne Electrical, a manufacturer of power products, is putting its weight behind its stated mission of “making connections” by supporting six employees so far this year through the process of earning U.S. citizenship.