June 18
Showcase real estate office opens downtown
In an uncommon move, a residential brokerage firm recently opened an office in downtown Grand Rapids.
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Legal squall hits Lake Winds Energy Park
Disgruntled homeowners near the new Mason County wind farm are going to get their day in court — if they don’t settle out of court first. But prior cases in Michigan hint at a tough ...
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Benteler Automotive closes Grand Rapids plant
Benteler Automotive has announced plans to close its Grand Rapids manufacturing plant, at 320 Hall St. SW, which reportedly employs some 220 people.
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Start Garden invests in ring-box camera and underwear club
Which would be better? Wearing the best men’s underwear on the planet or having a video of the expression on your face the moment you got engaged to be married?
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Perrigo acquires rights to Fera Pharmaceuticals line for $93M
Perrigo has acquired the rights to produce an ophthalmic sterile ointment and solution products portfolio from Fera Pharmaceuticals of Long Island, N.Y., for an upfront cash payment of approximately $93 million.
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Grand Rapids considers 25-cent parking meter increase
The Grand Rapids Parking Commission passed a 25-cent parking meter increase last week, which will now go to the City Commission for approval on Tuesday.
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Grand Rapids reconstructs Jefferson Avenue SE
The reconstruction of Jefferson Avenue SE in downtown Grand Rapids gets underway today.
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SBA offers low-interest disaster loans after Grand River flood
Property owners who suffered damages from April’s storms and subsequent flooding of the Grand River can apply for low-interest disaster loans from the U.S. Small Business Administration, starting tomorrow.
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Grand Rapids considers transferring 163 tax-foreclosed properties to land bank
When Kent County commissioners agreed in March not to sell any tax-foreclosed properties to the Kent County Land Bank Authority — after selling 44 for $422,000 last July — they did so believing that decision should fall into the hands of city and township officials.
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2013 Top Area Software Developers
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Special Publications
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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.
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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
Unfinished state budget heralded for early completion
The press releases, photos and video streamed non-stop to editors across the state, hailing Gov. Rick Snyder’s signing of the 2013-14 budget of almost $49 billion last Thursday.
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Land bank produces more tax-generating entities
The Kent County Land Bank Authority facilitates economic development through one of the most effective economic drivers: real estate.
Opinion and Guest Column
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Four-year degrees are path to employment success
More evidence is coming to light that having a four-year degree or more is the most reliable pathway to employment in today's economy in West Michigan, as well as across the state and country.
Opinion and Area Economy
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GRBJ Blogs
Do you have a strategic plan?
When was the last time you looked at your strategic plan? Do you have a strategic plan?
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Is balanced immigration reform on the table?
American businesses, communities and families are affected by the shortcomings of outdated laws that make up our existing immigration system. But this is the year that it could all change.
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What makes up a media ecosystem?
Media and the way it is consumed is changing so rapidly that it can be overwhelming. It is a challenge both as a consumer and a professional to keep up not only with the rush of information, but the constantly changing platforms, channels and technology ...
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UPCOMING
Once in a Blue Moon luncheon
AFH to recognize Ralph Hauenstein as the recipient of the 2013 Hillman Award on June 18.
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2013 GRBJ "40 Under Forty"
Submit an online nomination, save the event date and find out more about sponsorships.
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Nominate your company!
The Search is on for “Michigan’s 101 Best & Brightest Sustainable Companies”.
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