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Listening to the press, elected officials in Lansing and Michigan business leaders, one gets the sense that Michigan has one of — if not the — best state economies. Read More

When it comes to antitrust compliance, what you don’t know could put you out of business — or land you in jail. Read More

The Grand Rapids Business Journal reported that Gov. Rick Snyder, at the economic summit he hosted in Grand Rapids, said: “Michigan education is “too often focused on a diploma or a degree, and not saying, ‘Are you career ready?’” Read More

When we view the West Michigan economy over the next few quarters, it is easy to look at the projected number of new construction permits or interest rate trends, or perhaps employment projections. Read More

Recent research makes it clear that in order to have a prosperous economy with high per capita income, we must have thriving places that attract talent. Read More

Another sign the real estate market in West Michigan is bouncing back: 1031 tax-deferred exchanges are on the rise. Read More

In his latest State of the City speech, Grand Rapids Mayor George Heartwell said: “Talent comes in all shapes and forms and colors and ethnicities. It is homegrown and it finds its way here from someplace else. . . . Read More

There has been growing concern in recent months that proposed regulations under the Affordable Care Act could drive volunteer fire departments all over the country out of existence, or dramatically change the delivery of these services. Read More

In recent weeks, we've seen a lot of public bickering over whether we are spending more, less, or the right amount on education, and for what results. Read More

A central theme of our work is that the most prosperous places are big metros with a vibrant central city. Read More