ARTICLES
Private equity firm acquires die manufacturer
A local private equity firm has acquired a die manufacturer based near Lansing.
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Inside Track: Cohen becomes the self-care superhero
Consultant develops three-strand entrepreneurial model based on her 'superpower' of encouragement.
Shannon Cohen said a genuine "How are you really doing?" is a question that often goes by the wayside in business circles.
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Furniture industry eyes threats
Executives now more worried about tariffs and trade war side effects than health care costs.
Michael A. Dunlap & Associates’ latest report shows commercial furniture executives are starting to worry.
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Wayfair decision makes waves in Michigan
Tax consultant outlines how U.S. Supreme Court’s state sales tax ruling will affect local retailers.
Supporters of the Supreme Court’s South Dakota v. Wayfair Inc. state sales tax decision are hailing it as a victory for mom and pops — but a Michigan consultant said that proof remains to be seen.
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Bureau warns of ICO risks
While some have been wildly successful, the initial coin offering landscape is rife with scammers.
Reports show initial coin offerings — the IPOs of the cryptocurrency world — have more than doubled in volume during the past year, raising $12 billion so far in 2018.
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Perrigo plans to 'separate' business unit
A drug maker in the region plans to "separate" its prescription pharmaceuticals business from the company.
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Owner sells lakefront restaurant
The founder and owner of a lakefront restaurant in the region is selling it to a local restaurant group.
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Restaurateur buys waterfront restaurant Up North
A local restaurant group has acquired a long-time waterfront restaurant Up North.
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Partners plan urban Mediterranean restaurant
A local chef and a long-time business owner are planning to open a "modern" Mediterranean restaurant in Grand Rapids.
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Manufacturer rates as 'Best for the World'
A local manufacturer that specializes in large injection-molded plastic parts has been named one of the Benefit Corporations that's "Best for the World."
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