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‘Entrepreneurial DNA’ drives Acrisure’s growth

Acrisure was founded just 14 years ago by entrepreneurs Greg Williams and Ricky Norris, who were committed to maintaining a decentralized approach to insurance...

GFS opens year-round, indoor farm

A local food service distributor now is a part of an evolving farming industry. Gordon Food Service, in partnership with New York-based Square Roots, opened...

Economic confidence appears stable this year

Economic confidence of employers in Ottawa and Allegan counties looks relatively steady compared to past years. That’s according to the 2019 economic update report released...

Partners launch sustainable venture

Although powder coating overspray currently is considered by U.S. regulators to be a safe substance to dispose of, Dwayne Behrens and Brian Spicer calculated...

Inside Track: Daley spreads message of belonging

Andre Daley said he believes that when D.A. Blodgett-St. John’s employees can bring their full selves to the table at work, they will be...

Hot housing market puts seniors on the move

(As seen on WZZM TV 13) Senior community leaders in West Michigan are rushing to meet an increase of new and prospective elder residents,...

Board votes to keep Park Township airport running

The Park Township board of trustees last week voted to continue the operation of the Park Township Airport, a field that dates to the...

DOL issues new overtime exemption threshold

About 1.3 million more American workers will be eligible for overtime pay under the Fair Labor Standards Act next year, thanks to the U.S....

Street Talk: Tech room service

The Embassy Suites by Hilton in downtown Grand Rapids is the first in Michigan to offer a new technology that controls room functions from...

Public Record

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Project-based learning is the future of education

Each school year, students spend up to 1,000 hours in the classroom. Every minute of every one of those hours is crucial, as young...

You’ll have to drive to get to work faster

Getting to work every day can be a pain, but the amount of pain varies depending on where you live and how you get...

Website offers ‘opportunity zone’ help

The Michigan State Housing Development Authority and Michigan Economic Development Corporation recently launched a new website to help investors navigate tax incentives tied to...

Change Ups: Wise Men Distillery captures silver medal

Wise Men Distillery co-founders Tom Borisch, Jason Post and Zack Van Dyke’s Apple Pie Moonshine, made with tart apples from northern Michigan, captured a...

Returning citizens offer employers ‘untapped talent’

Is your company experiencing a talent shortage? If so, you are not alone. Recruiting, developing and retaining talent is a major issue across our...

Why 401(k) loans can be hazardous to your wealth

For many Americans, a 401(k) loan seems like the perfect way to access money. In this scenario, you borrow from your own account and...