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Open Systems Technology OST app development space

Video Chat: OST exposes top 10 IT security holes

Open Systems Technologies has hit another growth spurt this year. Read More
GR Spring & Stamping

GR Spring & Stamping allies with Automatic Spring Products Corp.

GR Spring & Stamping in Grand Rapids has formed a strategic alliance with Automatic Spring Products Corp. in Grand Haven, to enable both companies to “leverage each other’s product strengths, while allowing for continued focus ... Read More
Ferris State University Kendall College of Art and Design Woodbridge N. Ferris Building

Ferris State University re-names downtown Federal Building

The renovated Federal Building in downtown Grand Rapids is answering to a new name. Read More
Urban Core Collective Transformational Leaders

Urban Core Collective builds diversity with $2M grant from W.K. Kellogg Foundation

The new Grand Rapids-based nonprofit Urban Core Collective has been awarded a $2 million grant from the W.K. Kellogg Foundation to advance its mission of supporting people of color and marginalized families in the city — and developing diverse leaders. Read More
Human Resources and Nonprofits
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By Mike Nichols
The Cakabakery Jason Kakabaker

The Cakabakery heads to Eastown — and 'Cupcake Wars'

It’s a big month for local custom cake and dessert business The Cakabakery. After four years in operation, the bakery is moving into its first retail location, as well as making its national TV debut as a competitor on Food Network’s "Cupcake Wars." Read More
Food Service & Agriculture, Retail, and Small Business & Startups
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By Charlsie Dewey
Great Lakes Kite Festival

Great Lakes Kite Festival flies over Grand Haven

Kites of all shapes and colors will take over the Grand Haven sky this weekend for the 25th annual Great Lakes Kite Festival. Read More
Arts & Entertainment, Lakeshore, and Travel & Tourism
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By Charlsie Dewey

Hope College plans $5M Kruizenga Art Museum

Hope College announced Friday that it's planning a new art museum to provide exhibition space and house the college's permanent collection. Read More
Arts & Entertainment, Construction, and Higher Education
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By AP

Kent County reports Grand River flood damage rises to $10.6M

Kent County has reported that $2.6 million in damage has been done to public properties located outside of the city of Grand Rapids from the flooding of the Grand River. Read More
Government and Real Estate
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By David Czurak

Perrigo prescribes marketing campaign for store-brand meds

Allegan-based Perrigo has begun what it claims is the first broad marketing and communications campaign to raise consumer awareness of, and confidence in, generic over-the-counter medications sold by major retailers under their own store brands. Read More
Advertising, Marketing & PR, Health Care, and Manufacturing
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By Pete Daly

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

More Lists

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.
More Special Publications

Opinion

Arena South: Good Plan, but the process is the sustainable element

The Arena South Visioning Plan has been adopted by the Downtown Development Authority and now will be presented to the Grand Rapids Planning Commission.
Editorial and Opinion
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By Carole Valade

Take care of all the ‘organs’ of a business so it doesn’t die

As a person ages, various organs begin to show signs of wear and tear.
Opinion and Matters Column
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By Paul A. Hense

Auto sales will drive WM’s economy

Stronger. That’s the latest word on the West Michigan economy, according to data collected in the last two weeks of April.
Opinion and Area Economy
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By Brian G. Long

What do you do every day to build attraction and brand?

Personal reality: You wake up, shower, shave (M), put on makeup (F), brush your teeth, and comb/fix your hair (if you have any). Every day like clockwork.
Opinion and Sales Moves
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By Jeffrey Gitomer
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Poll

Do you ride your bike downtown?
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Editor's Picks

Open Systems Technology OST app development space
Video Chat: OST exposes top 10 IT security holes
iStent medical device on penny
Grand Rapids Ophthalmology implants smallest FDA approved medical device
Impritava technology festival
Hospitals lose $8.3B a year on outdated communication technology

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.