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Downtown office space rent increases

According to JLL’s Grand Rapids 2021 Skyline report, the rent for office spaces in high-rise buildings in downtown Grand Rapids is increasing after two years of stagnation.

Partners look to close economic gender gap

PNC Bank recently launched an initiative designed to help close the economic gender gap and expand on the bank’s support for female financial decision makers. 

Whitmer’s plan for ARP funds targets affordable housing

The Michigan State Housing Development Authority’s Housing and Community Development Fund has never been adequately capitalized, according to MSHDA’s interim leader, but all that may change if Gov. Gretchen Whitmer succeeds in getting a cluster of proposed investments pushed through the state Legislature.

City approves affordable housing fund

The city of Grand Rapids is working to preserve and increase its affordable housing supply, establishing one of many necessary steps to address racial and ethnic housing disparities in West Michigan.

Comerica’s Michigan Index marks more growth

(As seen on WZZM TV 13) Comerica Bank’s Michigan Economic Activity Index increased in July to a level of 107.6, over seven points higher than the average for all of last year.

Baseball, softball lead sports tourism rally

Sports is proving to be vital in reviving the tourism industry in West Michigan as it emerges from the pandemic, but not just any sports.

End-of-life planning can avert unnecessary confusion

It’s not the easiest topic to talk about, whether you are young or old, but conversations about death need to happen — and sooner rather than later.

Inside Track: Mall owner strikes a balance

Baked into Nancy Quero Ramirez’s retail store and online business is the hope that fostering an appreciation and understanding of Mexican culture will arise.

Disability Advocates looks ahead to new $2.5M HQ

Disability Advocates of Kent County has raised more than $1.75 million to build its new headquarters and accessibility showroom at the Special Olympics campus in Byron Township and is asking the community to chip in another $750,000.

Organization leads students toward work with innovation skills

A networking system is addressing the region’s talent shortage at a very early age.

Push for regulation of mining draws opposition

Proposed state regulation of sand and gravel mining wrests control from local authorities and could lead to a similar loss of authority elsewhere, according to local and environmental officials.

Eliminating health care disparities requires systemic change

African Americans and other diverse populations in West Michigan, and across the U.S., have been fighting for their rights and equality and have seen progress.

Attracting talent begins with public relations

Ever met a successful professional who became depressed and complained about their dead-end situation a few months after taking a new job?

A chaplain for a construction company?

For 13 consecutive years, EV Construction has been a Best & Brightest Award recipient. Though we take great honor in the receipt of these awards, the true sense of satisfaction we feel comes from knowing that we are doing our best to provide a great workplace for our employees.

Aerospace women need to be role models

Women leading the next generation of women: this is what is developing in the aerospace industry in Michigan.

25 years on, Van Andel Institute is transforming human health

Van Andel Institute’s story began with a vision: create a world-class biomedical research and education institute in Grand Rapids for the betterment of human health for generations to come.

Change-Ups: Memorial Garden earns landscape award

The Memorial Garden at Michigan Veteran Homes in Grand Rapids received a 2021 Community Landscape Beautification Award from the Michigan Nursery and Landscape Association.

Public Record

MORTGAGES Selected mortgages filed with Kent County Register of Deeds STOREY, Ryan et al, Northpointe Bank, Parcel: 4121033150039, $444,000 BRAMEIJER, Michael T., Flagstar Bank, Parcel: 411904476033, $361,500 DEBRIE,...

Street Talk: Wyoming puts parks, public safety on the ballot

The Wyoming City Council recently took action to place two proposals on the May 2022 ballot that, if approved, would provide future funding to support public safety and parks needs, make the city more financially sustainable and minimize the overall tax burden of residents.