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Harris Building

The Local Epicurean takes space at Heartside's Harris Building

Harris Lofts has begun renovation work on the Harris Building, a 110-year-old downtown structure in the Heartside Business District. Read More
construction permit graphic

GR building permit volume soars in April

The monetary value of the building permits that were applied for and granted just in Grand Rapids, and only in April, totaled a nearly unbelievable $77 million — a figure that breaks out to a ... Read More
Kent County Land Bank Dave Allen

KCLBA views local banks as vital to its operation

Kent County Land Bank Authority Executive Director Dave Allen said the response his fledgling agency has received so far from the local banking community has been extremely positive. Read More
Seat Side Service app

Start Garden invests in gunfire detector and entertainment-venue app

Amid America’s raging gun debate, one startup has developed an idea that could step across the political divide and save lives. Read More
Economic Development and Small Business & Startups
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By Mike Nichols
art van world of floors

World of Floors becomes Art Van World of Floors

Art Van Furniture and World of Floors recently announced they have entered into a partnership, and World of Floors will now be known as Art Van World of Floors. Read More
Retail
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By Charlsie Dewey
celebratory bar shot with beer city

The mayors agree: It’s Beer Region USA

Although Grand Rapids has many identities, its love affair with craft beer recently made it the most visible. Read More
Food Service & Agriculture, Retail, and Travel & Tourism
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By Pat Evans

Chase Bank expands in Michigan

Chase Bank recently announced the opening of 19 additional Chase Private Client offices throughout Michigan this year, which provide affluent families and individuals with banking and J.P. Morgan investments. Read More
Focus and Banking & Finance
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By Pete Daly

Cooking up new business

Jeff Grogg, a Battle Creek consultant to the food industry across the U.S., sees potential trouble ahead for the sugar industry but lots of new opportunities for the growers and processors of fruits and vegetables. Read More
Economic Development, Food Service & Agriculture, and Manufacturing
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By Pete Daly

Made in Michigan product line offers companies sustainable gifts

(As seen on WZZM TV 13) Companies focused on developing zero waste streams are looking for recognition products that fit their sustainability mission, and Grand Rapids company Promotional Impact’s Green Giftz line is creating products to fill that need. Read More
Small Business & Startups and Sustainability
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By Charlsie Dewey

List Store

2013 Book of Lists

2013 Top Area Advertising Agencies

2013 Top Area PR Firms

2013 Top Area Employment Agencies

2013 Top Area Corporate Training Service Providers

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Special Publications

40 Under Forty   40 Under Forty
Business Leaders
What were your accomplishments by the age of forty? Meet Grand Rapids Business Journal’s 2012 “40 Under Forty” honorees and prepare to be inspired.
Top Women Owned Businesses 2013   Top Women
Owned Businesses
Grand Rapids Business Journal honors the top female entrepreneurs of West Michigan at an inspiring biennial luncheon.
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Opinion

Taking measure of revenue gains

Recovery. The regional economy is showing fundamental recovery, with a capital R.
Editorial and Opinion
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By Carole Valade

West Michigan companies face software audits

An increasing number of businesses in West Michigan are being hit with software audits — and if they’re not handled properly, companies can find themselves on the hook for millions of dollars in fees and penalties.
Opinion and Guest Column
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By Nathan W. Steed

Health care: Let’s get on with the Affordable Care Act

As we get closer to the start of 2014, the emphasis on educating people about decisions and responsibilities under the Affordable Care Act seems to be cranking up.
Opinion and Area Economy
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By Ardon L. Schambers

Amount of tax information on Internet of concern to businesses

The advent of technology and the Internet has changed the way we live our daily lives and conduct business transactions.
Opinion and Matters Column
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By William F. Roth III
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Poll

Do you shop for simple foods with a short list of natural ingredients?
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Editor's Picks

Open Systems Technology OST app development space
Video Chat: OST exposes top 10 IT security holes
Urban Core Collective Transformational Leaders
Urban Core Collective builds diversity with $2M grant from W.K. Kellogg Foundation
The Cakabakery Jason Kakabaker
The Cakabakery heads to Eastown — and 'Cupcake Wars'

Gemini Publications

GRM May 2013 Cover   Grand Rapids Magazine

Grand Rapids Magazine is a celebration of all the people, places, art and industry that make this one grand place to live work and play.

   

 		   BLUE Spring 2013   Michigan Blue Magazine

Michigan BLUE is a lifestyle magazine that’s targeted at those with an affinity for life lived on water and the riches that living in Michigan brings.