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Soccer stadium plan gets crucial Grand Rapids board approval

The $175 million soccer stadium planned just west of U.S. 131 received crucial city support today despite some residents asking for a more comprehensive plan that better addresses parking and traffic flow around the...

Blue Cross leader in West Michigan retiring at yearend

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan’s long-time lead executive in West Michigan plans to retire at the end of 2024.  Jeff Connolly has overseen the market for the largest health insurer in the state for...
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3 West Michigan manufacturers plan $70M total investment, 134 jobs with expansions

Three recent expansions by West Michigan manufacturers will total more than $70 million in investment and create 134 total new jobs, officials announced today.  Gov. Gretchen Whitmer along with state and local economic development officials...
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Local investor acquires lakeshore steel truss manufacturer

Zeeland Township-based steel truss manufacturer Progressive Systems Inc. recently sold to a local investor who sees growth potential in the 34-year-old company.  Joshua Brewster, a local entrepreneur with a background in manufacturing and real estate,...

Craft beverage is still king in West Michigan. Here’s what’s coming to the bar...

While hospitality businesses bore the brunt of the disruptions during the pandemic, bars and other drinking establishments also emerged with new tools to serve patrons and bolster their operations going forward. In particular, the creation...

Behavioral health provider lists two former residential treatment facilities in Heritage Hill

A West Michigan behavioral health provider is looking to offload two beautifully restored historic homes in Heritage Hill after moving its inpatient treatment programs to a new location. Over the last month, Sanford Behavioral Health...

WMed’s fellow and resident physicians vote to unionize

Fellow and resident physicians at Western Michigan University Homer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine hope to secure better working conditions and improved pay after voting to unionize.  More than 90% of the fellow and resident...

Grand Rapids OKs city’s first housing brownfield incentives under new state law

A 27-unit condo development for low-income and “missing middle” buyers will be Grand Rapids’ first housing project to secure brownfield incentives under a new state law aimed at boosting affordable housing production. The Grand Rapids...

Daniel Weiskopf named Director of Food and Beverage for 6PM Hospitality

Daniel Weiskopf was named Director of Food and Beverage for 6PM Hospitality. He will oversee food service and restaurants at all 6PM properties. Weiskopf previously worked as a chef in New York restaurants, gained...

Katie Van Zalen named Human Resources Generalist for 6PM Hospitality

Katie Van Zalen has been named the Human Resources Generalist for 6PM Hospitality. She will be based in Zeeland but oversee HR for 6PM properties from Manistee to Battle Creek. Van Zalen is a...

Samantha Stone named General Manager of Zeeland’s Avid Hotel

Samantha Stone was named General Manager of the Avid Hotel in Zeeland. 6PM Hospitality acquired the hotel in late 2023 and operates the property. Stone is experienced in team management in the hospitality industry...

Vivek Travedi named General Manager of Battle Creek’s Doubletree Hotel

Vivek Travedi has been named General Manager of the Doubletree Hotel in Battle Creek. The hotel is operated by 6Pm Hospitality of Zeeland, Michigan. Travedi has spent the last 39 years in the hospitality...