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State grant funding to support JR Automation’s $10M Holland expansion
HOLLAND — State economic development officials have approved grant funding to support an automation manufacturer’s $10 million expansion at the site of a longtime Holland… -
Michigan Manufacturing Technology Center to merge U.P., Traverse City offices
The Michigan Manufacturing Technology Center plans to merge its regional offices in the Upper Peninsula and Traverse City later this summer. -
Pinnacle Construction plans $13M historic renovation for riverside apartment, office development
GRAND RAPIDS — Pinnacle Construction Group Inc. plans to renovate historic buildings next to its Grand Rapids headquarters along the Grand River to create a… -
Norton Shores-based Next I.T. acquired by leading cybersecurity firm
NORTON SHORES — A West Michigan information technology service provider has been acquired by a leading cybersecurity and tech firm that executives say will bring more… -
City-created nonprofit to help achieve cannabis equity goals faces pushback
GRAND RAPIDS — A proposal that would allow a newly created nonprofit to help Grand Rapids cannabis companies meet their social equity pledges is facing…
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MUVE app launches in West Mich. to break down transportation accessibility barriers
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SpartanNash renews executive team under Sarsam, faces new proxy fight with investors
When Tony Sarsam took the helm of SpartanNash Inc., he noticed parallels between the West Michigan food solutions company and the previous company he led.
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Community leaders push for connectivity at congested U.S.-131 interchange
GRAND RAPIDS — Despite numerous complexities involved with improving the congested Wealthy Street interchange at U.S.-131, city and community leaders seek to create more connectivity with $10 million recently allocated… -
Wolverine World Wide innovation team aims to solve key challenges for company brands
When outdoor footwear brand Merrell sought a fresh idea to promote sustainability and conservation, it turned to the innovation team at parent company Wolverine World Wide Inc.
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Gun Lake Casino breaks ground on $300M expansion with resort-style ‘aquadome’ venue
WAYLAND — Gun Lake Casino today officially broke ground on its $300 million expansion that includes a 15-story hotel and multi-purpose “aquadome” enclosed pool space that will double as a… -
Revolving doors, inexperience: Business and labor agree on term limit reform
Business groups, organized labor officials, Democrats and Republicans are making strange bedfellows in support of a plan to reform term limits for statewide office, which restrict the amount of time…
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
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U-M economic outlook shows short-term return to growth; inflation concerns through 2023
University of Michigan economists expect second-quarter growth for the U.S. economy, although momentum may wane in the latter half of the year as interest rates rise.
MANUFACTURING
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Holland medical device manufacturer expanding to new location
HOLLAND TWP. — A company that manufactures spine, joint, extremity, cardiology and vascular models for the medical device industry is moving to a new and larger location.
SMALL BUSINESS
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Greenleaf Capital invests $10M to scale up Kalamazoo fund for entrepreneurs; new committee to focus on women in leadership
A Kalamazoo-based investment fund that also looks to cultivate and support a new generation of entrepreneurs who want to own a business will use a $10 million investment to scale…
REAL ESTATE & DEVELOPMENT
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New operations center to ensure continuity of Go!Bus paratransit services
The Interurban Transit Partnership has received board and federal approval to purchase a $1.95 million property in Grandville for its new paratransit service operations center.
HEALTH CARE
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Michigan slips in hospital-payment ranking as health systems also face rising costs
Michigan slipped six spots in RAND Corp.’s latest analysis of what hospitals in the U.S. charge private health insurers compared to what they receive from Medicare.
NONPROFITS
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GR nonprofit relocates to renovated farmhouse after split from church
GRAND RAPIDS — New City Neighbors is set to unveil its new location at a renovated urban farmhouse that sits on a 1-acre plot in the city’s Creston neighborhood.
FOOD / AGRIBUSINESS
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Norton Shores coffee producer among West Mich. agriculture expansion grant recipients
State agriculture officials have announced $200,000 in grant funding to support a Norton Shores coffee producer’s expansion that would create the largest cold brew production facility in the United States.
FINANCE
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Lighthouse Group owner acquires West Michigan Insurance Inc. as industry consolidation continues
Chicago-area insurance brokerage and financial services firm Alera Group has acquired West Michigan Insurance Inc., a Grand Rapids property and casualty agency.
ENERGY
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Energy management consultant discusses SEC climate disclosure proposal
In late March, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission issued a sweeping proposal that would require publicly traded companies to disclose climate change risks that are likely to affect their…
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People in the News: May 23, 2022
Here is the MiBiz People in the news report for May 23, 2022
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Farmers blames pandemic in request to trim jobs goal
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JR Automation gets grant to grow in Holland, add 140 jobs
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Grand Rapids grand opening: Inside Real Seafood Co.
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Opening Monday: Franca’s brings taste of Sicily to GR
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‘A dream come true’ in GR: Inside Monsoon restaurant
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