Mike Nichols

Mike Nichols

Mike Nichols is a Grand Rapids Business Journal staff reporter who covers technology, higher education, economic development, nonprofits, retail and the film industry. Email Mike at mnichols at grbj dot com. Follow him on Twitter @mike5nichols

ARTICLES

Start Garden invests in gunfire detector and entertainment-venue app

May 20, 2013
Amid America’s raging gun debate, one startup has developed an idea that could step across the political divide and save lives. Read More

Video Chat: OST exposes top 10 IT security holes

May 17, 2013
Open Systems Technologies has hit another growth spurt this year. Read More

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

May 17, 2013
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

Walk MS steps to Aquinas College

May 17, 2013
Hundreds of West Michigan walkers have volunteered to take part in Walk MS on Saturday, a regional fundraiser to support those affected by multiple sclerosis. Read More

Ferris State University re-names downtown Federal Building

May 16, 2013
The renovated Federal Building in downtown Grand Rapids is answering to a new name. Read More

Davenport University names Damon Gonzales VP of facilities and management

May 15, 2013
Davenport University has found its new vice president of facilities and management in Damon Gonzales, CFM. Read More

Grand Rapids Film Festival co-stars downtown

May 13, 2013
The city’s biggest film festival opens on Wednesday. Read More

Start Garden invests in circus for the mind and prescription app

May 10, 2013
The Start Garden team has invested $5,000 in Snap Script, an idea for a mobile app that would help people manage their medicine. Read More

Downtown Market adds touch of spice to indoor Market Hall

May 9, 2013
The scene at Downtown Market just got a whole lot spicier. Read More

Michigan's 50 Companies to Watch project 25 percent job growth

May 9, 2013
There are 50 second-stage entrepreneurs in Michigan to look out for this year. Read More