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UFP Industries Reports Disappointing Second-Quarter Earnings

News Summary UFP Industries, Inc. announced its second-quarter earnings revealing a profit of $100.7 million, falling short of analysts' expectations.…

23 hours ago

New Dunkin’ Doughnut Location Coming to Downtown Grand Rapids

News Summary Grand Rapids is set to welcome a new Dunkin’ doughnut location as part of a franchise expansion plan…

23 hours ago

Elegance Wigs to Close Its Doors After 30 Years in Grand Rapids

News Summary Elegance Wigs, a long-standing wig retailer in Downtown Grand Rapids, is set to close after over 30 years…

3 days ago

Grand Rapids Area Secures $78.9 Million for Housing Developments

News Summary Three major housing developments in the Grand Rapids area have been granted a total of $78.9 million in…

4 days ago

Independent Bank Corp. Reports Strong Q2 Earnings

News Summary Independent Bank Corp. has delivered impressive second-quarter earnings of $16.9 million, exceeding analysts' forecasts. However, the bank's revenue…

5 days ago

CWD Real Estate to Transform Fifth Third Bank Building into Apartments

News Summary CWD Real Estate is initiating a significant renovation of the Fifth Third Bank building in downtown Grand Rapids,…

6 days ago

New Community Transformation Fund Invests in Minority-Owned Businesses

News Summary The New Community Transformation Fund (NCTF) has announced new investments in four minority-owned businesses, reflecting its ongoing commitment…

7 days ago

Grand Rapids to Transform Vacant Grocery Store into Apartment Complex

News Summary Plans are underway in Grand Rapids for the demolition of a vacant grocery store, previously known as Duthler's,…

7 days ago

Mercantile Bank Reports Strong Q2 Earnings and Plans Acquisition

News Summary Mercantile Bank Corp. has reported a net income of $22.6 million for the second quarter of 2025, exceeding…

1 week ago

Grand Rapids Secures $47.5 Million for Wire Fraud Protection

News Summary CertifID, a wire fraud protection platform based in Grand Rapids, secures $47.5 million in Series C funding. The…

1 week ago