October 7, 2019
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 phones. “Connected Room” technology, developed by Hilton, allows guests to control their room’s television, including streaming their own content. This is the next step to the hotel’s mobile key, which allows […]
Public Record
BANKRUPTCY 19-03545 – ROBINSON, Meichelle T., 3532 Coach Lane SE, Jacob T. Tighe (Ch. 7) 19-03553 – COLON-MORALES, Maritza, 735 Lockwood NE, Stephen C. Watt (Ch. 7) 19-03565 – NORRIS, Jill M., 639 Pleasant SE, Michael M. Malinowski (Ch. 7) 19-03571 – WINKLE, Cheryl A., 2900 Thornhills SE, Ryan F. Beach (Ch. 7) 19-03572 – […]
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 people’s minds are developed and prepared to grow up to become the next generation of brilliant thinkers and problem-solvers. Educators are working tirelessly to adapt their classwork to stay relevant in […]
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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 to your job. Traveling by public transportation — still unpopular in Michigan — such as buses and commuter trains often takes twice as long — or more — as driving alone, […]
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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 silver medal at the 11th annual San Diego Spirits Festival. The distillery’s vodka won a bronze medal. Wise Men Distillery uses ingredients that are locally sourced when possible and include Lake […]
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 region and something that Talent 2025, a group of more than 120 CEOs, is working on. What if I told you there is a virtually untapped pool of extremely hard workers […]
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 repay yourself with interest. It sounds simple and like the right solution if you need quick cash because of a financial emergency. After all, it’s your money, and the principal and […]
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 1930s. An attempt to shut down the airport in the 1990s failed, but local officials have been reluctant to invest resources in the facility since then, said Kyle Lewis, Aircraft Owners […]
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, and signs are pointing to a strong home seller’s market. Holland Home, an independent and assisted living community with campuses in Grand Rapids and Kentwood, has seen a consistent upward trend […]
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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 better able to help the children and families they serve to feel safe, nurtured and valued. That’s a big part of why Daley — who was named the nonprofit’s director of […]
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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 320 million pounds of it are sent to landfills each year, a volume they believe is unacceptable. Behrens and Spicer have been in the powder coating industry together for several years. […]
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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 late last month by Zeeland-based economic development organization Lakeshore Advantage. The report is an analysis of 120 senior-level executive interviews with primary employers in Allegan and Ottawa counties from June […]
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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 its first indoor farm on the grounds of its headquarters in Wyoming, 1300 Gezon Parkway SW. The farm is the first satellite campus for Square Roots, a technology-driven urban indoor […]
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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 agency acquisitions. They believe a mindset of collaboration rather than control has fueled the $1.8 billion company’s exponential growth. The Business Journal has reported a series of milestones announced by the […]
