‘Occupy Local Businesses’ a better slogan in Fred’s town
Published: December 5, 2011
Private, family owned, local businesses are a hallmark in this area and so, too, is the generosity displayed in community beneficence. The number of such businesses in West Michigan is among the highest per capita in any national urban area, and they are the real foundations of West Michigan's economic vitality. From such loins have come Bissell, Amway, Steelcase, Haworth, Gordon Foods, and so many others (including this publication under the Gemini moniker) this page would not hold all the names.

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