Confluence unveils 2024 Thought Series

Two-day event explores strategies to expand creative capacity across the region Confluence has announced the theme and lineup for its 2024 Thought Series. “Unlocking Creative...

FDA fast-track drug approvals are costing Americans

America represents 4% of the world’s population, yet we consume 60% of all prescription drug sales made on Earth. We use prescription drugs more...

Rockford: Adaptive reuse projects preserve the past while building the future

Adaptive Reuse and Renovation in Education As caretakers of our communities’ educational infrastructure, K-12 school districts and higher education institutions face a dual challenge: meeting...

Old National Bank announces Michael Chaffin as Market President

Old National Bank announces that Michael Chaffin has joined the team as Market President, West Michigan. He will direct the community and team member...

Longtime North Kent Connect Executive Director, Claire Guisfredi, Announces Retirement

North Kent Connect (NKC), a one-stop resource center in northern Kent County committed to improving lives and moving people forward out of crisis, announced...

Christina Tazelaar appointed to Kent District Library Board of Trustees

Christina Tazelaar has been appointed to the Kent District Library Board of Trustees by the Kent County Board of Commissioners. She represents Region 6,...

FNBA announces Angie Hanks as Branch Manager

FNBA is excited to announce that Angie Hanks has joined our Grand Rapids branch, assuming the role of Branch Manager. Angie has a very...

Kapnick Insurance welcomes Lisa Gallagher as SVP and Large Group Benefits Practice Leader

Kapnick Insurance warmly welcomes Lisa Gallagher as Senior VP and Large Group Practice Leader in their Employee Benefits division, signaling their commitment to excellence...

5 keys to safeguarding your facilities budget

In the demanding world of health care where budgets are scrutinized to preserve patient care, presenting an informed, accurate budget is essential. But between...

Michelle Van Dyke to join Legacy Trust Board of Directors

Legacy Trust of Grand Rapids has appointed Michelle Van Dyke to its Board of Directors. Van Dyke is the President/CEO of Heart of West...

Care Resources CEO Tracey McKnight Announces Plans to Retire

After a successful 45-year career ensuring West Michigan residents have access to quality health care, Care Resources Chief Executive Officer Tracey McKnight has announced...

Progressive AE names Matthew VanSweden Sustainability Lead

Progressive AE has hired Matthew VanSweden, LFA, LEED AP BD+C, WELL AP, as Sustainability Lead. Matthew is a nationally recognized thought leader and subject...

Frank Melchert leads Cawley’s expansion into West Michigan

Frank Melchert, SIOR, Managing Broker and Principal of Cawley CRE will lead the firm’s expansion into West Michigan with Commerce CRE, a Cawley Company,...

Real estate buying trends and why the right insurance is so important

Despite higher mortgage rates and higher home prices, those who can afford to buy are buying. According to a recent Chubb Wealth Report, 73%...

Benjamin VanDerWeide lll joins Live Oak Bank as VP of Small Business Lending

Benjamin VanDerWeide III joined Live Oak Bank in 2024 as vice president of small business lending. Benjamin has been involved in commercial, business, and...

Gallagher promotes Chadd Hodkinson to Market Leader

GBS promotes Chadd Hodkinson to Market Leader, MI Public Sector. He will be responsible for continuing to guide Gallagher’s growth in the MI market....

Lighthouse promotes Griff Gatewood to Senior Vice President

This promotion acknowledges Griff's leadership in the commercial insurance space and his commitment to fostering client relationships across Alera Group's Midwest operations. Griff has...

New Additions to Health Alliance Plan’s Board

HAP (Health Alliance Plan), a Michigan-based nonprofit health plan, adds Gwen MacKenzie and Christopher Stanley, M.D. as director to the HAP board and non-director,...

News from Wolverine Building Group

Kaylee Dillard, Project Manager for Wolverine Building Group has been appointed to the City of Grand Rapids' Brownfield Redevelopment Authority (BRA). She is honored...

Revel Names Danielle Webb Chief Operating Officer

Revel has named Danielle Webb its chief operating officer (COO), effective January 1, 2024. Webb joined Revel in 2011 as an art director. In...