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

Manufacturers plan 182 jobs and $34.2M expansions in West Michigan

May 23, 2013
More than 1,000 out of work Michigan residents could soon have jobs. Read More

The Ballroom at McKay opens with historic look

May 22, 2013
Mayor George Heartwell took one look and said, “Wow.” Read More

The Factory's coLearning graduates to more tech courses

May 22, 2013
The Factory’s education arm is growing stronger — and even starting to see some tone. Read More

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