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Adelaide Pointe development takes shape

A local developer is pouring $250 million into a multi-faceted development project to revitalize the Muskegon lakeshore.

Grand Rapids couple teaches businesses people-oriented SEO

The best place to hide a dead body is page two of Google, according to Avalanche Creative, which is why the Grand Rapids-based search engine optimization (SEO) consultant leverages an empathetic, people-focused approach to helping businesses get in customers’ faces.

D.A. Blodgett-St. John’s breaks ground on $10M facility

A local child welfare nonprofit will strive to improve outcomes by creating a more efficient and effective environment for children and families at a single integrated campus.

Forum visits impacts of Grand Rapids Whitewater Project

A forum in Grand Haven highlighted how sustainability-related initiatives — including the Grand Rapids Whitewater project — could impact greater West Michigan and the...

Expungement of criminal record to help ‘tens of thousands’

About 200,000 Michiganders will be beneficiaries of the state’s newest expungement law.

Grand River Greenway campaign hits $7.2M goal

The Grand River Greenway Campaign, a fundraising effort launched in 2017 with a goal of financing key land acquisitions along the 36.5-mile Idema Explorers Trail, recently achieved its fundraising goal of $7.2 million.

City, energy firm offset carbon toward net-zero goal

Vicinity Energy, owner and operator of district energy systems across the nation, announced it has purchased carbon offsets for its Grand Rapids district energy operations, with hopes of offsetting carbon emissions in the city by 95,400 metric tons over a three-year period.

Father and son’s love of flying spills over into law practice

Some days you can find Jeff Beswick and his son, Ethan Beswick, in the courtroom. At other times, you might see them in the cockpit of their airplane.

Manage meetings to achieve work-life balance

Many team members have been working from home or remotely for well over a year now due to the COVID-19 pandemic, with several companies citing they won’t go back to the office fully in the foreseeable future — if ever.

Program helps dairy farmers hit by pandemic

Some dairy farmers may find financial relief through the Pandemic Market Volatility Assistance Program and the Dairy Donation Program that the U.S. Department of Agriculture announced last month.

Inside Track: From NFL to finance, Lyons forges own path

From the gridiron to the complex world of financial investments, Mitch Lyons is paving a new career path for himself.

Report reveals wetlands’ ecological strengths, threats

The findings in a new report may help conservationists prioritize areas in Michigan that can increase habitat connectivity and improve wetlands’ ecological resiliency.

Is it time for an eDiscovery audit?

If the FBI showed up on your door with a search warrant to examine your electronic files, would your employees know how to respond?

Change-Ups: Johnston earns Elite Award

Andy Johnston, vice president of government affairs for the Grand Rapids Chamber, has been designated a Certified Chamber Executive by the Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives.

Street Talk: Taste of Hollywood comes to Grand Rapids

Don’t be surprised if you start bumping into a few Hollywood types around town pretty soon.

Public Record

MORTGAGES Selected mortgages filed with Kent County Register of Deeds WHEELER HOLDING CO. LLC, ChoiceOne Bank, Parcel: 411421127005, $1,163,164 GRAND ACQUISITION LLC, Nationwide Life Insurance Co., Kentwood,...