Blogs
Real Estate
A blog that examines the significance of place and what defines a location –– and the industry: markets, micro markets, urbanism, neighborhoods, residential, commercial, mixed use, economic development, design, history and sustainability. Read More
Can we find the lights?
As a naturally optimistic and positive person, the tragic events at the Boston Marathon drained my glass — a glass that used to be half full.
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Small Business & Startups
A blog that discusses the everyday realities of growing a business — including entrepreneurship, raising capital, product development, distribution, marketing, finance, HR, management and market strategy. Read More
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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Construction
A blog that discusses local projects by private and public players –– and what drives the industry: urbanism, economic development, design, LEED, sustainability, historic preservation, workforce training and regulation. Read More
Do you work at an employee-centric company?
Who wants to be treated like a commodity? In our industry, construction, we are often looked at as one.
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Health Care
A blog that examines the moves of the many players that make up one of the region's key economic engines: hospitals, universities, clinics, practices and nonprofits. Read More
How can we prevent 'never events'?
Everything has risks. This is especially true in health care.
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PR & Media
A blog that offers insights into the strategies and tactics employed by professionals to spread messages via the mediums of our time. Read More
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 associated with media today.
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Diversity
A blog that explores our community's diversity -- and highlights the people, ideas and events that help bring us all together. Read More
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American businesses, communities and families are affected by the shortcomings of outdated laws that make up our existing immigration system.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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Technology
A blog that shines a light on the innovations shaping our everyday lives -- and a platform for thoughtful futurists.
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How will Google Glass change business?
Google Glass — the wearable eyeglass-style technology that places a talking, GPS enabled, in-front-of-your-eye computer display — has now officially arrived in West Michigan.
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The Social Buzz
A blog by GRBJ staff that's a casual, and sometimes cutting, roundup of what's being said around town -- both online and offline. Read More
What’s the craft beer fuss?
It’s no secret that beer is huge in Grand Rapids, but it’s also all the rage in many other parts of the U.S.
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Economy
A blog that discusses the data and trends that affect the fiscal health of our communities, the nation and the world. Read More
Where's the productivity?
In spite of headlines pointing to emerging signs of recovery, the economy continues to perform poorly. Jobs and hours worked are a poor guide to the economy’s health. More important is productivity, which determines living standards.
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