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Baker College sells Muskegon campus to county ahead of planned downtown expansion
MUSKEGON — Baker College has sold its Muskegon campus to Muskegon County for $9.9 million, allowing the private nonprofit college to expand its presence downtown, school officials announced today. MUSKEGON — Baker College has sold its Muskegon campus...
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Developers plan 4-story, mixed-use project in GR’s Creston Neighborhood
GRAND RAPIDS — Developers plan to demolish two aging structures to make way for a four-story, mixed-use apartment building in Grand Rapids’ Creston Neighborhood, where business owners for years have clamored for projects but have often seen developers...
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Supermercado Mexico owner plans $4.1M renovation to vacant south side GR building
GRAND RAPIDS — The co-owner of Supermercado Mexico grocery stores plans to invest $4.1 million to redevelop a vacant property into retail and office space in the city’s Roosevelt Park neighborhood. GRAND RAPIDS — The co-owner of Supermercado Mexico...
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GR, Kalamazoo housing projects receive $54.8M in state loans
Housing projects in Grand Rapids and Kalamazoo have received loans through the Michigan State Housing Development Authority totaling $54.8 million. Housing projects in Grand Rapids and Kalamazoo have received loans through the Michigan State Housing...
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Gilmore Collection retains ownership of The B.O.B., plans September reopening
GRAND RAPIDS — Gilmore Collection plans to reopen The B.O.B. in downtown Grand Rapids after a deal to sell the venue fell through. GRAND RAPIDS — Gilmore Collection plans to reopen The B.O.B. in downtown Grand Rapids after a deal to sell the venue fell...
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Rockford Construction plans 245-unit apartment building, parking deck on GR’s west side
GRAND RAPIDS — Rockford Construction Co. is planning a seven-story, 245-unit apartment building and 310-space parking deck on Grand Rapids’ west side, MiBiz has learned. EDITOR’S NOTE: This story has been updated with comments from Rockford...
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Developer plans 2-story commercial project at vacant west side GR property
GRAND RAPIDS — A local real estate broker and developer plans to invest $572,000 to repurpose a vacant, two-story building on Grand Rapids’ west side for commercial use. GRAND RAPIDS — A local real estate broker and developer plans to invest $572,000...
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Housing North expands programming in Manistee County with $250K commitment
Eight organizations in Manistee County will contribute $250,000 over the next three years to help expand nonprofit Housing North’s programming in the area. Eight organizations in Manistee County will contribute $250,000 over the next three years to...
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Housing among top public priorities for spending Kent Co., GR federal relief funds
Affordable housing and protecting greenspace are among Kent County residents’ most popular ideas for spending $127.6 million in federal COVID-19 relief funding. Affordable housing and protecting greenspace are among Kent County residents’ most popular...
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‘BOOMING’ SUBURBIA: Developers plan hundreds of new housing units in GR area
Suburban Grand Rapids is experiencing a spike in activity from both longtime and relatively new multifamily housing developers who see opportunity with high demand and often readily available land. Suburban Grand Rapids is experiencing a spike in...
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State lawmakers advance key housing bill package to help resolve supply shortage
State lawmakers this week advanced a housing bill package that seeks to make it easier for developers to build new projects and address a widespread need for housing at various price points. State lawmakers this week advanced a housing bill package...
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4 West Michigan affordable housing projects receive $4.4M in tax credits
Two affordable housing developments in Grand Rapids and another each in Wyoming and rural Barry County secured Low Income Housing Tax Credits in the latest round of awards for the key development funding mechanism. Two affordable housing developments...
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Construction firm Owen-Ames-Kimball expands into Colorado market
Grand Rapids-based construction management firm Owen-Ames-Kimball Co. is expanding to Colorado after several years of strategic planning. Grand Rapids-based construction management firm Owen-Ames-Kimball Co. is expanding to Colorado after several years...
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New DeltaPlex owner seeks to repurpose venue into industrial warehousing space
WALKER — Visser Brothers Inc. seeks to repurpose the DeltaPlex Arena & Conference Center into an industrial warehouse site, according to documents filed with the city of Walker. EDITOR’S NOTE: This story has been updated with comments from Walker Mayor...
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4-story Eastown apartment project halted as construction costs rise
GRAND RAPIDS — Wheeler Development Group LLC has halted plans for a 39-unit, mixed-use apartment development in Grand Rapids’ Eastown neighborhood because of escalating construction costs and interest rates, MiBiz has learned. GRAND RAPIDS — Wheeler...
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The Diatribe receives $75K national endowment grant for GR mural project
GRAND RAPIDS — The Diatribe Inc., a Grand Rapids-based nonprofit that focuses on empowering youth through poetry, has received a $75,000 grant from the National Endowment for the Arts. GRAND RAPIDS — The Diatribe Inc., a Grand Rapids-based nonprofit...
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Muskegon Museum of Art to break ground on $11.2M expansion with spotlight on art by women
MUSKEGON — The Muskegon Museum of Art has received an extensive painting collection by women artists and more than $11 million in cash donations to launch an expansion that will more than double the size of the museum. MUSKEGON — The Muskegon Museum of...
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Kent County names first coordinator of immigrant, refugee Welcome Plan
Kent County has appointed Hollin De La Cruz as its welcome plan coordinator, a newly created position to oversee the county’s formal efforts to welcome immigrants and refugees. Kent County has appointed Hollin De La Cruz as its welcome plan...
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Women’s Resource Center relocating to expand, make services more accessible
GRAND RAPIDS — The Women’s Resource Center, a nonprofit that provides workforce assistance for women, plans to relocate and expand its services to the city’s southeast side. GRAND RAPIDS — The Women’s Resource Center, a nonprofit that provides...
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Large Walker townhouse development tabled following neighborhood, staff concerns
WALKER — City planning officials have tabled the site plan review for a 186-unit residential townhouse development proposed at the former Greenridge Country Club golf course. WALKER — City planning officials have tabled the site plan review for a...