Grand Rapids business news

Concerns Surround Tariff Policies in Manufacturing Sector

News Summary Walker Tool & Die President Jeff Umlor discussed with Senator Gary Peters the unpredictable impact of tariff policies…

3 months ago

Grand Rapids Secures Funding for Key Revitalization Projects

News Summary Grand Rapids has received $775,000 from the Michigan Economic Development Corporation to revitalize the Four Star Theatre and…

3 months ago

Mike VanGessel Joins Invictus Builders Board to Promote Diversity

News Summary Former Rockford CEO Mike VanGessel has been appointed to the board of directors at Invictus Builders, aiming to…

3 months ago

Innovative AI-Powered Biomass Facility Opens in Grand Rapids

News Summary Grand Rapids, Michigan, has inaugurated Woodchuck’s groundbreaking biomass processing facility, powered by AI. This facility converts wood waste…

3 months ago

Grand Rapids Sees Drop in Liquor Spending for 2024

News Summary Grand Rapids bars and restaurants reported a decline in liquor spending, totaling $2.76 million in 2024, down from…

3 months ago

Ambiance GR Kitchen & Lounge to Refile Lawsuit Against Grand Rapids

News Summary Ambiance GR Kitchen & Lounge, a former Black-owned nightclub, plans to refile a lawsuit against Grand Rapids, claiming…

3 months ago

John Counts Launches ‘Bear County, Michigan’ Stories

News Summary Veteran journalist John Counts has released his new collection of dark tales titled 'Bear County, Michigan,' published by…

3 months ago

NIDO: A New Creative Hub in Grand Rapids

News Summary NIDO, a new artistic space founded by Enrique 'Rico' Padilla, opened in March at 317 S Division Ave.…

3 months ago

Governor Whitmer Launches $16.4 Million Revitalization Projects in Michigan

News Summary Governor Gretchen Whitmer has announced significant redevelopment plans in Grand Rapids, Holly, and Utica, which feature a total…

3 months ago

Grand Rapids to Transform UICA Building into Coworking Space

News Summary Grand Rapids will soon see the redevelopment of the former Urban Institute for Contemporary Arts (UICA) into a…

3 months ago