Grand Rapids Business Journal

West Michigan’s largest privately held accounting firm was acquired by an east side public accounting firm and will eventually take on its new owner’s name and branding.

With the support of two private equity firms, a hydro excavation service provider in Novi recently acquired an electrical utility contractor in Wyoming.

A financial services and advisory firm promoted two West Michigan associates to principal.

A national survey conducted by a Michigan law firm found nothing is expected to break the stride of M&A dealmakers over the year to come.

Nearly all consumers now do some or all of their banking digitally, while interaction with bankers is reserved for advice and complex transactions — a trend expected to accelerate in 2022.

A local full-service accounting firm promoted one of its employees to partner.

Lighthouse, an Alera Group company, acquired an insurance agency based in Oceana County that previously was a subsidiary of Shelby State Bank.

Waséyabek Development Co. now is the majority owner of an Otsego-based electronics manufacturer.

The CFO of a Sparta-based bank retired and was replaced by the bank’s former COO.

Rende Progress Capital (RPC) hired an associate partner for lending opportunity and administration.

A Grand Rapids-based venture fund aimed at boosting businesses owned and/or led by people of color in West Michigan just got $1 million from a private foundation.

The region’s largest credit union just got bigger.

A Grand Rapids-based physical therapy provider received a strategic investment from a Chicago health care investor.

A Holland furniture company announced its intention to acquire a maker of acoustic pod solutions based in Poland.

(As seen on WZZM TV 13) In 2021, Americans experienced the highest spike in inflation in three decades, as measured by the Consumer Price Index.

Business owners and high net worth individuals who have been coasting on an outdated wealth management plan should make 2022 a year of review and change, according to a local financial planner.

A bank with a West Michigan presence hired a manager for its Holland location.

The longtime leader of a West Michigan credit union is retiring next year and will be succeeded by the institution’s COO.

A local private equity firm is adding to its railroad maintenance platform with another acquisition.

A company on the east side of the state acquired a local provider of gas station equipment installation and repairs.

Deloitte’s Grand Rapids office has a new managing partner.

A local racial equity lending firm made a loan to a Black- and family-owned food business.

Fifth Third Bank’s partnership with the National ABLE Alliance to provide financial services geared toward individuals with disabilities is now covering Michigan.