ARTICLES
Q&A: Rachel Render
Rachel Render was recently appointed the executive vice president for alumni and development at Davenport University.
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Street Talk: It’s the skills, stupid
Health disconnect.
As the second half of the year begins, over 82% of employers report they are actively hiring for open positions. However, 80% of those employers are having trouble finding candidates, with 70% reporting a skills shortage, according to a survey released June 18 by Chicago-based global outplacement firm Challenger, Gray & Christmas.
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Street Talk: Let’s talk business first
Call of duty.
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed an executive order earlier this month meant to streamline and better coordinate efforts within state government to meet business and labor needs.
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Q&A: Heidi Lyon
Heidi Lyon is a partner at Warner Norcross + Judd in Grand Rapids.
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Street Talk: Taxes out of thin air
Good sport.
Last year, Kent County Treasurer Ken Parrish negotiated with Airbnb to begin collecting the same lodging excise tax that is paid on regular hotel rooms.
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Street Talk: Fraud fighter published
Jailhouse scholars.
After conceiving an in-house solution to real estate wire fraud, the co-founder of CertifID has authored a new book on fraud prevention.
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Q&A: Deborah Guyton
Deborah Guyton is a seasoned professional with demonstrated experience in all of the major areas of human resources, diversity and cultural competence.
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Street Talk: Contractor, camp make unexpected connection
Fade to black.
Since coming under new ownership in 2018, Wolverine Building Group has been actively searching for ways to give back to the Grand Rapids community, but one particular project had a personal connection with the company.
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Street Talk: Phase one complete
Top 10 in 10.
The Land Conservancy of West Michigan has completed its phase one campaign for The Highlands, a 121-acre former golf course that’s being converted to a nature area.
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