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Private equity firm sells automation company for $1.4B
A New York private equity firm has sold a West Michigan manufacturer of custom automation equipment to a Japanese company.
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Manufacturer becomes employee-owned company
In partnership with an investment firm, a local manufacturer’s employees have purchased their company from a private equity firm.
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Downtown restaurant opens bakery and café
A French restaurant downtown has opened a bakery and café adjacent to its existing space.
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Sports bar opens downtown
A sports bar with 84 television screens has opened in downtown Grand Rapids.
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West Michigan town is No. 1 'small city to start a business' in US
A town in the region has been ranked as the most entrepreneur-friendly small city in the nation.
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Whirlpool releases corporate sustainability report
Whirlpool Corporation has published a report highlighting the company’s progress on the sustainability front in 2018.
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Women in craft beer brew up change
Insiders say opportunities abound for industry to become more diverse, equitable and inclusive.
Despite a number of female- and minority-owned breweries popping up in West Michigan, most folks in the craft beer industry say it’s a white man’s world.
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Inside Track: For the love of 'numbers and food'
Garmon uses strong work ethic to create family enterprise, helping others through taxes and catering.
Jeannica Garmon became a time-management pro by running two businesses while working a full-time job. She said pursuing her passions alongside family makes the nonstop work worthwhile.
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Trader and CFA create local hedge fund
Partners set up Avron Peak Fund LP, an active trading pool for 100 investors and up to $100M in assets.
For some, the phrase “hedge fund” might conjure up memories of Bernie Madoff’s Ponzi scheme that came crashing down in 2008 — but a pair of local financial advisers say they are creating one that will be a trustworthy source of returns not tied to stock market performance.
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Owner sells french fries stand
The owner of a french fries and chicken wings kiosk in a local mall has sold his business to an investor.
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