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Food/ag interests push for caution, common standards in PFAS testing
As the hunt for PFAS contamination has expanded into crops and livestock, it has revealed new food safety concerns related to the limited state-led testing system and lax federal standards. As the hunt for PFAS contamination has expanded into crops and...
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Michigan hop growers optimistic for strong harvest, despite new challenges
Despite a historically cold spring, a year-over-year decline in acreage and new outbreaks of pests, some local growers of hops are reporting record-breaking harvests. Despite a historically cold spring, a year-over-year decline in acreage and new...
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New partners seek to end farmworker exploitation
Working under the hot summer sun, Ricardo Martinez and Yolanda Garrido concentrated on meeting their quota. They lost track of the hours, but bucket-by-bucket, seven days a week, they picked blueberries at a farm in Southwest Michigan. Working under...
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Farmland prices show stability, despite economic concerns
Agricultural land values have remained relatively stable throughout most regions in Michigan, even though many farmers continue to face serious headwinds. Agricultural land values have remained relatively stable throughout most regions in Michigan,...
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West Michigan businesses cite talent needs in urging feds to support refugee resettlement
West Michigan businesses are responding to reports from the White House that the U.S. government is considering drastic cuts to the number of refugees who are allowed to enter the country. West Michigan businesses are responding to reports from the...
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Grand Rapids Hydroponics sold to Denver-based chain GrowGen
GRAND RAPIDS — The assets of Grand Rapids Hydroponics Inc. were acquired by Denver-based GrowGeneration Corp., the largest chain of specialty hydroponic and organic garden centers. GRAND RAPIDS — The assets of Grand Rapids Hydroponics Inc. were...
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‘BACK TO THE BASICS’: Startup Cedar Run Decoy brings traditional waterfowling gear back to the market
BATTLE CREEK — Cedar Run Decoy Co. LLC aims to provide hunters with new ways to get back to the basics of waterfowling. BATTLE CREEK — Cedar Run Decoy Co. LLC aims to provide hunters with new ways to get back to the basics of waterfowling. The startup...
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M&A remains active among West Michigan manufacturers
When Grand Rapids-based Multi-Automatic Tool and Supply Co. started searching for prospective acquisitions several years ago, the move came as a reaction to many of the company’s customers buying directly from small shops. When Grand Rapids-based...
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TG Manufacturing acquires Turnkey Fabrication
GRAND RAPIDS — TG Manufacturing LLC, a fully-integrated metals manufacturing company, acquired Turnkey Fabrication LLC, an integrated fabrication operation with laser, CNC brake press, machining, assembly and welding process capability. GRAND RAPIDS —...
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AUTOMOTIVE ROUNDTABLE: West Michigan automotive suppliers stay steady, despite uncertainties
and consultants to participate in a roundtable discussion. Joining MiBiz Managing Editor Joe Boomgaard and Staff Writer Jessica Young were: Jeff Ackerman, chief business development officer of Grand Rapids-basedsupplier ADAC Automotive, a tier-one...
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CAR MEETINGS: As demand shrinks, auto suppliers need to ramp up innovation, agility
ACME — After a decade of bullish outlooks, automotive suppliers need to buckle up for a period of upcoming disruptions. ACME — After a decade of bullish outlooks, automotive suppliers need to buckle up for a period of upcoming disruptions. That’s the...
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The autonomous promise
Self-driving shuttles may be traveling through downtown Grand Rapids these days, but automakers say broad acceptance for autonomous, connected, electric and shared vehicles will take more patience. Self-driving shuttles may be traveling through...
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Tariff, trade pact uncertainties stressing the auto supply chain
Uncertainties related to trade policies continue to plague the automotive industry, which has closely linked production operations in Canada, Mexico and overseas. Uncertainties related to trade policies continue to plague the automotive industry, which...
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Vail Rubber Works rolls into the future with new $8.3M facility
From rubber horseshoes to roll-covers for paper, metal and other industries, Vail Rubber Works Inc. has been steadily serving supply chains in West Michigan for more than a century. From rubber horseshoes to roll-covers for paper, metal and other...
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Fatal grain elevator incidents a stark reminder to region’s farmers
The death count from frightful incidents involving enclosed grain elevators is on the rise — a stark reminder to West Michigan’s agricultural industry of the dangers of grain handling. The death count from frightful incidents involving enclosed grain...
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GHSP to expand, relocate headquarters to Holland
HOLLAND — Automotive supplier GHSP is expanding and moving its headquarters and engineering laboratory to the Holland Technical Center, MiBiz has learned. HOLLAND — Automotive supplier GHSP is expanding and moving its headquarters and engineering...
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DEVELOPING AN INDUSTRY: Companies race to supply Michigan’s fledgling cannabis industry, yet avoid the spotlight
West Michigan businesses are building strategies to accommodate and support the grand opening of the state’s new billion-dollar cannabis industry, although many still crowd behind a self-imposed shroud of secrecy. West Michigan businesses are building...
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Ex-Amway exec acquires 3 West Michigan Herman Miller dealerships
After a 40-year career at direct-selling giant Amway Corp., former Vice Chairman Bill Payne wanted to find a way to stay involved in the West Michigan business community. After a 40-year career at direct-selling giant Amway Corp., former Vice Chairman...
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Michigan manufacturing leaders call for passage of North American trade deal
A chorus of manufacturing leaders and trade organizations from Michigan are urging Congress to pass a new trade agreement with Canada and Mexico. A chorus of manufacturing leaders and trade organizations from Michigan are urging Congress to pass a new...
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Public Thread breathes new life into West Michigan’s discarded textiles
GRAND RAPIDS — Handbag and luggage manufacturer Public Thread developed its business strategy around the idea that one company’s waste could be another’s raw material. GRAND RAPIDS — Handbag and luggage manufacturer Public Thread developed its business...
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