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Local First takes program statewide

Local First is taking its year-old Good for Grand Rapids program statewide to help more businesses measure and improve their social, environmental and economic...

Inside Track: Business is ‘busting at the seams’

During her first pregnancy more than 15 years ago, Sara Moylan became increasingly frustrated, as she couldn’t find a supportive enough bra to wear...

Brewt’s hits Meijer shelves

Brewt’s Bloody Mary hit Meijer store shelves this past summer as a health-conscious alternative to the standard bloody mary mix, and co-founder Emily Griffen...

Venues, individuals heighten security measures

Local venues are taking security measures seriously. The enhanced awareness has been sparked by a series of deadly events that have occurred over the last...

Kendall College of Art and Design marks 90 years

True to its name, the Kendall College of Art and Design has trained generations of art and design professionals, playing a major role in...

Business Journal publishes ’40 Under 40′

The Business Journal’s October 9th issue features a special supplement — “40 Under 40” — which can also be viewed online. The publication’s annual 40 Under...

Lakeshore businesses plan expansions

Employers in Allegan and Ottawa counties are planning to invest more and create more jobs than last year. According to the 2018 Business Intelligence Report...

Local PR firm rebrands as more acquisitions are made

Lambert, Edwards & Associates has undergone a major change. After 20 years, the largest public relations firm in Michigan rebranded its logo, website and...

Business organizations launch health care plan

Two Michigan business associations are launching a small business health care plan meant to lower costs. The Small Business Association of Michigan and the Michigan...

Change Ups: Long Road Distillers snags top honors

Long Road Distillers took home top honors for the second year in a row. The distillery was named Best Craft Specialty Spirits Distillery in...

Blockchain enters agriculture industry for recall purposes

(As seen on WZZM TV 13) The spread of E. coli has forced major retailers to reconsider the way they track their produce. Romaine lettuce...

Right Place ahead of schedule on 3-year goals

The Right Place is seeing record economic growth that has nearly met many of the organization’s three-year goals for the end of 2019. According to...

Strategist: ‘Creative’ benefit offerings an important HR tool

As four generations co-exist in the workplace, a human resources strategist said it’s important to offer health, wealth, heart and mind benefits that address...

Report says optimism at peak levels

Despite the escalating trade war, increased labor costs and a talent shortage, Michigan business owners have great expectations for the economy in the next...

Street Talk: Winds of change

The largest solar energy project in Michigan might be coming to Muskegon. The Muskegon County Board of Public Works recently agreed to ratify, approve and...

Addressing issues of a family-owned business

What makes a business a "family-owned business?" Well, that is easy, it is a business owned by a family. But must all of the...

Public Record

MORTGAGES Selected mortgages filed with Kent County Register of Deeds BYLSMA, Kenneth George et al, Fifth Third Bank, Railside No. 2, Lot 78, $300,000 MONTGOMERY, Joan M....

Financial wellness: Good for the employee and employer

While wellness programs have been a key part of employee benefits programs for years, they now have a new and increasingly popular cousin: financial...

Employers can curb health care costs during open enrollment

Technology continues to reshape how employers select and offer health care benefits to employees, putting access to information at our fingertips and creating a...