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Feds to investigate USDA aid to farmers after Senate finds ‘deep inequities’
Following a request from Michigan Sen. Debbie Stabenow, the U.S. Government Accountability Office will investigate the integrity of the U.S. Department of Agriculture aid to farmers affected by the U.S. trade war with China. Following a request from...
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New West Michigan service offers assistance in response to cybercrime
Instances of cybercrime and online fraud against businesses and individuals are far-reaching, but now, a new resource offering advice and assistance for victims is also spreading throughout the state. Instances of cybercrime and online fraud against...
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Michigan’s $7.8 billion boating industry continues to evolve
Michigan’s outdoor recreation industry has fueled a thriving boating sector, and boat manufacturers in the state are developing new ways to grow the next generation of boat builders and enthusiasts. Michigan’s outdoor recreation industry has fueled a...
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Apparel companies embrace Michigan’s outdoor recreation
Michigan residents have taken to wearing their state pride on their sleeves. Michigan residents have taken to wearing their state pride on their sleeves. Over the last decade, that’s led homegrown manufacturers and retailers to create uniquely Michigan...
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Nonprofit programs address barriers to employment in West Michigan
Increasing prosperity and the decade-long economic expansion have provided a record number of jobs in Michigan, yet people who want to work are still facing barriers to employment. Increasing prosperity and the decade-long economic expansion have...
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Amway sales dip 5 percent in 2019
ADA — Direct-selling giant Amway Corp. generated $8.4 billion in sales for 2019, down 5 percent from 2018, according to an announcement today. ADA — Direct-selling giant Amway Corp. generated $8.4 billion in sales for 2019, down 5 percent from 2018,...
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Amway local layoffs continue, 50 more positions cut
ADA — Global direct-selling giant Amway Corp. is eliminating approximately 50 marketing and R&D positions in West Michigan in the final wave of local layoffs that began in 2018. ADA — Global direct-selling giant Amway Corp. is eliminating approximately...
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West Michigan aerospace suppliers manage through uncertainty
West Michigan-based suppliers of aerospace giant Boeing Co. continue to weigh their ability to bear higher costs during the company’s temporary suspension of production. West Michigan-based suppliers of aerospace giant Boeing Co. continue to weigh...
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METAL ON METAL: Metallica grants draw awareness to GRCC welding program
As one of the first students to graduate from a workforce development program funded by heavy metal band Metallica, Krista Steffens developed skills that sparked her creativity and fueled under her career. As one of the first students to graduate from...
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Report highlights concern over ‘tainted money’ in nonprofit sector
Nonprofits that depend on private donations and often publicly honor major gifts are increasingly finding themselves in ethically complicated spots when donors become embroiled in scandals. Nonprofits that depend on private donations and often publicly...
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State energy retrofit grants spur investments, savings for small manufacturers
A new program aims to incentivize small manufacturers to take on energy efficiency projects and “jump-start” energy waste reduction, ultimately helping them reduce their energy use, lower costs and become more competitive. A new program aims to...
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As West Michigan manufacturers begin 5G adoption, widespread use could be decades off
In the coming decade, the connectivity of smart factories will rely on next-generation 5G wireless technology. In the coming decade, the connectivity of smart factories will rely on next-generation 5G wireless technology. As the upcoming standard in...
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More West Michigan nonprofits consolidate to drive efficiencies
A flood of mergers has hit the West Michigan nonprofit sector in recent months and the trend is expected to continue as more organizations of all sizes seek efficiencies through consolidation. A flood of mergers has hit the West Michigan nonprofit...
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Ceres Farms sues Amtrak over property access dispute in SW Michigan
Indiana agricultural land manager Ceres Farms LLC is suing Amtrak over blocked access to farmland in Niles, Mich. Indiana agricultural land manager Ceres Farms LLC is suing Amtrak over blocked access to farmland in Niles, Mich. The lawsuit, which was...
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In closing Bond Ave. plant, Gill Industries to layoff up to 59 people
GRAND RAPIDS — Tier 1 automotive supplier Gill Industries Inc. plans to close its Bond Avenue production facility in Grand Rapids by April 10, 2020, according to a notice filed with the state. GRAND RAPIDS — Tier 1 automotive supplier Gill Industries...
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FloraCraft invests in growth while remaining rooted in Michigan
LUDINGTON — Through decades of growth by acquisitions around the world, foam products manufacturer FloraCraft Corp. remains dedicated to keeping jobs and growth in its home community. LUDINGTON — Through decades of growth by acquisitions around the...
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STILL PROCESSING: Overloaded with big data, manufacturers struggle to extract valuable information
The ongoing Industry 4.0 revolution has the potential to transform how companies organize, operate and profit. At the same time, manufacturers are struggling to pinpoint and extract value from this new ability to gather seemingly limitless amounts of...
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‘Too Many Negatives’: Michigan farmers continue to feel weight of financial blows
West Michigan’s farmers will be wading through the confluence of negatives brought on last year ranging from extreme weather, volatile commodity prices and trade wars well into 2020. West Michigan’s farmers will be wading through the confluence of...
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JR Automation positions for future with sale to Hitachi
In the past decade, West Michigan has evolved as a hub for automation alongside — and perhaps powered by — JR Automation Technologies LLC. In the past decade, West Michigan has evolved as a hub for automation alongside — and perhaps powered by — JR...
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ADAC joint venture accelerates radar technology for hands-free vehicle access
ADAC Automotive, a Grand Rapids-based Tier 1 automotive supplier, is working toward a new strategy that will bring supplier-initiated technological advances into the sector. ADAC Automotive, a Grand Rapids-based Tier 1 automotive supplier, is working...
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