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Investor group seeks new developers for Creston neighborhood site in Grand Rapids
A long-stalled development proposal in the Creston neighborhood north of downtown Grand Rapids is on the hunt for new owners. GRAND RAPIDS –– A long-stalled development proposal in the Creston neighborhood north of downtown Grand Rapids is on the hunt...
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16-story apartment tower in GR’s North Monroe neighborhood takes shape
A tightening apartment market in and around downtown Grand Rapids hasn’t deterred a New York City developer from moving forward with a more than $50 million project in the city’s North Monroe neighborhood. GRAND RAPIDS — A tightening apartment market...
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Ford announces City of Tomorrow mobility pilot project in Grand Rapids
Grand Rapids is one of three cities nationally to be selected for a pilot program from Ford Motor Co. aimed at addressing the transportation needs of today and in the future. Grand Rapids is one of three cities nationally to be selected for a pilot...
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Q&A Diana Schad: CEO, Family Business Alliance
New Jersey native Diana Schad is now leading the Grand Rapids-based Family Business Alliance as its CEO. The former Washington, D.C. lawyer — whose husband, Matt Schad, runs the family-owned Nucraft Furniture Co. — believes that family-owned businesses...
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Proposed ordinance would limit marijuana businesses to 40 sites in GR
GRAND RAPIDS — A proposed ordinance would limit businesses operating in the medical marijuana industry to approximately 40 sites across the city. Conservative restrictions break from Planning Commission recommendations GRAND RAPIDS — A proposed...
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ROUNDTABLE: Economic developers, economists push ‘culture shift’ for Michigan
New issues have become top of mind for West Michigan economic developers and economists. New issues have become top of mind for West Michigan economic developers and economists. Increasingly, as economic development organizations react to talent issues...
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Condo conversion slowly gaining steam in Grand Rapids market
GRAND RAPIDS — Amid Grand Rapids’ ongoing apartment-building boom, commercial real estate developers also are noticing demand for urban condominiums. GRAND RAPIDS — Amid Grand Rapids’ ongoing apartment-building boom, commercial real estate developers...
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REPORTER’S NOTEBOOK: Hinman project aside, Grand Rapids apartment development likely to continue
floors of residential units — indicated to many observers that the bottom has fallen out of the city’s apartment market. Nick Manes writes about real estate & development, small biz News that The Hinman Co. plans to move forward with its long-planned...
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SCOTUS online sales tax decision ‘levels playing field’ for retailers, advocates say
Thursday’s Supreme Court decision granting states greater ability to collect sales tax from online purchases marks a win for Michigan’s retail community and state coffers, according to real estate executives and business groups. Thursday’s Supreme...
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Amazon officially announces Gaines Township distribution facility
Amazon.com Inc. has made its first official announcement regarding the ecommerce giant’s long-planned distribution center in southeastern Kent County. GAINES TOWNSHIP –– Amazon.com Inc. has made its first official announcement regarding the ecommerce...
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Hinman scales back plans for proposed tower in downtown GR
A Portage developer is scaling back plans for a 42-story tower in the middle of downtown Grand Rapids that it first announced two years ago. GRAND RAPIDS — A Portage developer is scaling back plans for a 42-story tower in the middle of downtown Grand...
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Sources: GFS plans grocery store on Michigan Street east of downtown Grand Rapids
Gordon Food Service Inc. plans to open a retail store along the burgeoning Michigan Street corridor, MiBiz has learned. GRAND RAPIDS — Gordon Food Service Inc. plans to open a retail store along the burgeoning Michigan Street corridor, MiBiz has...
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Parfet says municipal foundation model taking hold in Kalamazoo
MACKINAC ISLAND — It’s been nearly one year since Kalamazoo became a “laboratory” for a new form of philanthropy-backed municipal finance. MACKINAC ISLAND — It’s been nearly one year since Kalamazoo became a “laboratory” for a new form of...
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Michigan leaders urge forward-thinking policy, investments at Mackinac conference
MACKINAC ISLAND — Michigan political and business leaders generally agree that the state’s infrastructure, workforce development and talent efforts need further investment. MACKINAC ISLAND — Michigan political and business leaders generally agree that...
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Law firms embrace new offices for efficiencies, talent attraction
As West Michigan law firms focus on talent recruitment and greater efficiencies, they increasingly are upgrading to modern, first-generation office space. As West Michigan law firms focus on talent recruitment and greater efficiencies, they...
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Mixed Messages: Expanded Michigan Street transit service comes amid massive parking development
GRAND RAPIDS — In offering increased transit service along one of West Michigan’s densest employment corridors, Grand Rapids officials hope to fulfill a goal of one of the city’s key urban planning documents. GRAND RAPIDS — In offering increased...
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Construction execs sound off on prevailing wage repeal
Construction executives in West Michigan — known for its concentration of “merit shops” — generally speak favorably of the recent repeal of the state’s prevailing wage law. Construction executives in West Michigan — known for its concentration of...
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Developers plan townhouse condo project in SE Grand Rapids
A group of developers in Grand Rapids have teamed up to build a nine-unit townhouse condominium project near the Breton Village shopping center. GRAND RAPIDS — A group of developers in Grand Rapids have teamed up to build a nine-unit townhouse...
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West Michigan businesses back Soo Locks upgrades
MACKINAC ISLAND — West Michigan business leaders say that a proposed upgrade of the Soo Locks in the Upper Peninsula is critical for keeping the region’s economy moving forward. MACKINAC ISLAND — West Michigan business leaders say that a proposed...
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Tenants announced for new industrial building north of downtown Grand Rapids
Two local firms plan to expand into a new industrial facility in Grand Rapids later this summer. GRAND RAPIDS — Two local firms plan to expand into a new industrial facility in Grand Rapids later this summer. All Phase Electric Supply Co., a...