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GR officials consider $250,000 in pandemic relief for undocumented immigrants
The Grand Rapids City Commission is considering a $250,000 contribution to an emergency pandemic relief fund for undocumented immigrants and mixed status families who reside in the city and need housing assistance.
State workplace safety program focuses on college towns
State officials are launching a webinar series to help businesses in college towns protect workers and customers as students return to campus during pandemic uncertainty.
Grand Rapids City Commission to consider election reforms
The Grand Rapids City Commission will meet next week to consider two potential November ballot proposals based on recommendations to improve citywide elections. The proposals would move city elections to even-numbered years and require general elections regardless of the amount of votes gained during a primary.
The Right Place leader Birgit Klohs to retire after 33 years
Birgit Klohs, the dean of economic developers in West Michigan and across the state, plans to retire after more than three decades of leading The Right Place Inc.
West Michigan industrial economy returns to ‘positive territory,’ economist reports
West Michigan’s industrial economy further improved in July as three of four key activity indexes moved back to positive territory after sharp declines this spring from the economic fallout of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Local officials continue to seek billions in direct federal budget aid
A coalition of Michigan local officials is calling on the Trump administration to back additional direct budget aid for municipalities in the next federal stimulus package, maintaining their months-long appeal to avoid a lasting recession.
Whitmer declares racism a public health crisis; COVID-19 cases plateauing statewide
As the coronavirus pandemic continues to have a disproportionate effect on Black Michigan residents, state officials have declared racism is a public health crisis requiring intentional programs and policies.
Wolverine cites e-commerce growth, pandemic adjustments for better than expected Q2 results
ROCKFORD — Executives at footwear and apparel company Wolverine World Wide Inc. say the actions they took earlier in the year in reaction to the COVID-19 pandemic paid off in “much stronger than expected” quarterly financial results.
Whitmer directive clamps down on COVID-19 violations among state licensees
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has directed state agency heads to use their resources to clamp down on pandemic-related rules violations and consider safety compliance when licensing businesses.
Traverse City satellite communications firm selected for NASA contract
TRAVERSE CITY — A Traverse City-based satellite communications company is the recipient of a Small Business Innovation Research contract from NASA.