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Advantage Real Estate Helps Fitness Gym Open Downtown Grand Rapids Location

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Advantage Commercial Real Estate advisor and senior vice president Mark Ansara represented personalized fitness provider REVfit Personal Training in securing a 2,500-square-foot studio at 740...

P&THE Manufacturing Purchases the Assets of Turbo Components

FRUITPORT, Mich. — P&THE Manufacturing, LLC, a MBE holding company that provides high performing manufacturing solutions through business acquisitions and joint ventures, announced the purchase of the assets (property,...

The Rapid Seeks Community Involvement to Help Shape 20-Year Vision of Public Transportation

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — The Rapid is asking for community input on the future of transit as part of its Transit Master Plan (TMP). Titled “Thriving: A framework for...

Dearborn Sausage Company Acquires 4 Great Lakes Regional Brands

DEARBORN, Mich. — Dearborn Sausage Company, Inc. announced it is adding to its local focus with the acquisition of four Great Lakes regional brands. Dearborn Sausage Company is uniquely suited...

Gesher Hosts Hiring Blitz for 50 Direct Care Workers

SOUTHFIELD, Mich. — Gesher Human Services is looking for 50 direct care workers to provide support and training to individuals with disabilities and mental illnesses who live in...

Don’t Be Scared, Be Prepared

There’s a major disruption taking place in the Michigan labor market. More than 3,000 Michigan workers were laid off in the first six months of 2023, which is more than...

Better Made, Mott Children’s Hospital Team for ‘Block Out Cancer’ Campaign

DETROIT -- September is Pediatric Cancer Awareness month and Better Made has teamed up with University of Michigan Health C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital to raise funds for its Block...

Nonprofit Opens 3rd Home in Rockford for Young Adults With Disabilities

ROCKFORD, Mich. — Most young adults with mild intellectual and developmental disabilities never get to experience independent living. At Homes Giving Hope, we provide Christ-Centered, quality homes with resident...

Employee-Owned Michigan HR Company Celebrates 35 Years

Grand Rapids, Mich. — Axios HR, a leading provider of human resource services, recently celebrated its 35th year anniversary. Since its establishment in 1988, the company has been committed to...

Author, Former Detroit Policer Officer Robinson Fights for Justice, Fairness

SOUTHFIELD, Mich. –  David Robinson is on a mission -- the pursuit of social justice and fairness. Since his youth, Robinson has always pursued what is right. Doing the right...

D.A. Blodgett-St. John’s Opens $13.9 Million Facility as Part of Campus Integration Plan

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. —  D.A. Blodgett - St. John’s recently cut the ribbon on its 43,000 square feet, $13.9 million headquarters facility on the organization’s expanded 36-acre wooded campus...

Community Financial Credit Union Reveals New Brand With Refined Name, Logo

Plymouth, Mich. – Community Financial Credit Union, a non-profit financial institution owned and governed by its members, this week unveiled its new brand identity featuring a symbolic logo, vibrant...

Ferris State Faculty Member Researching Ways to Help Businesses Succeed Focusing on Sustainability

ENSCHEDE, Netherlands – Ferris State University professor Henry Ho is working with researchers in the Netherlands to help businesses learn how sustainability can help them lower costs while being...

Green Light Growth Acquires, Rebrands Middleville Tool & Die Co.

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. – Michigan-basedGreen Light Growth Partners, LLC, a private investment firm specializing in the automotive industry, announced the acquisition and rebranding of Middleville Tool & Die Co.,...

Grand Rapids African American Executive Shares Experiences and Learnings Through New Book

Ovell Barbee Jr. has walked the halls of corporate America as an African-American executive of Fortune 500 companies and two renowned health systems. As a passionate advocate for diversity, equity...

Better Made Snack Foods Celebrates 93rd Anniversary

DETROIT -- Better Made Snack Foods – one of Michigan’s best-known iconic brand names –launched its 93rd anniversary celebration Tuesday leading up to National Potato Day, Saturday, Aug. 19. The...

Howies Hockey Tape Expands in Gaines Charter Township

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — The Right Place, Inc., in collaboration with the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC), announced that sporting goods brand Howies Hockey Tape will be expanding, moving...

Right Place, Montcalm Economic Alliance Assist Mersen USA with Greenville Expansion

GREENVILLE, Mich. — The Right Place, Inc., in collaboration with the Montcalm Economic Alliance and Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC), announced that graphite machining, molding and manufacturer Mersen USA...

LAFCU appoints Leslie Rorie First African-American CFO

LANSING, Mich. — LAFCU has appointed Leslie Rorie as chief financial officer, the first African American to hold the position in the Michigan credit union’s 87-year history. Rorie, a resident...

Gino Roncelli Named President/CEO at Roncelli, Inc.

STERLING HEIGHTS, Mich. – Roncelli, Inc. – one of Michigan’s largest construction services companies,  with operations in the U.S. and Canada – announced recent changes to its executive...
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