Award-Winning Journalist, Advocate to Speak on Cultural Diversity, Leadership at West Michigan Event
GRAND RAPIDS — Inforum, a statewide organization focused on the professional growth of women, will host its annual Capstone dinner on Thursday, Nov. 10, from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at the...
Olga’s Kitchen Unveils Hell Fire Detroit Spicy Chicken Olga
Livonia, Mich., October 25, 2022 — Olga’s Kitchen fansand lovers of fiery foods are invited to try Olga's newest menu item, the Hell Fire Detroit® Spicy Chicken Olga. Tom Ruddy, director of culinary and...
Global Space Tech Company Opens New Manufacturing Facility in Northern Michigan
Houghton, Mich., Oct. 7, 2022 - A global tech startup based in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula is attracting national attention. On Tuesday, October 4, Orbion Space Technology cut the ribbon...
Professor Uses Billboards, Outreach to Find Kidney Donor
FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich. – Scott Schneider considers himself fortunate, as far as kidney failure goes. His only limitation: the port in his side for dialysis means he can’t swim...
Trade School Students Returning to the Classroom in Record Numbers
MADISON HEIGHTS — It’s among the hottest topics in the news these days: whether to choose the path to a “traditional” higher education degree or to pursue a trade...
Start Garden’s Demo Day Showcases 100 Entrepreneur Ideas
GRAND RAPIDS — Start Garden’s open contest for business startups, The 100, wrapped up its fourth season at Demo Day Sept. 21.
The 100 aspiring entrepreneurs showcased their business ideas...
Qualigence Appoints Kim Warnica as New Chief Revenue Officer
Qualigence International announced Kim Warnica as the firm's next Chief Revenue Officer. As an experienced executive in marketing and business development, Qualigence officials said, she has armed sales teams...
Asif Hafiz Named Director of Factoring at Livonia-based RoadEx
LIVONIA, Mich., Sept. 28, 2022 — Transportation service provider, RoadEx, offering freight bill factoring, dispatch, and insurance services to owner-operator truck fleets, has named Asif Hafiz as the company’s...
Grand Rapids Cannabis Company Increases Investments in Social Equity Initiatives
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Grand Rapids-based cannabis company Fluresh provides a year-to-date report of its community impact initiatives, all part of the company’s commitment to being an engaged ally...
Huntington Bank Opens Headquarters in Downtown Detroit
DETROIT – Huntington National Bank recently celebrated the grand opening of Detroit’s Huntington Tower, located at 2025 Woodward Avenue.
The new tower is located in the heart of The District...
Tecnoform Invests $7.3 Million, Brings 130 Jobs to Grand Rapids
Technoform, an Italian luxury boat fixture company, is making a $7.3 million capital ilnvestment and bringing 130 new jobs to its new North American headquarters in Grand Rapids.
Celebrate All Things Plaid For 12th Annual Worldwide Plaidurday Celebration
Ironwood, MI - Several Michigan cities will celebrate the world’s favorite pattern with gatherings planned in Ironwood, Marquette and Detroit on October 7th from 4:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m....
Taystee’s Burgers Poised for Growth with Franchise Expansion
DEARBORN, Mich. — Taystee’s Burgers, an award-winning restaurant brand, announced its plans for expansion by offering franchises across Metro Detroit.
“We want to offer a franchising opportunity and experience unlike...
Grand Rapids Ranked One of 4 Best Cities to Start a Tech Career
GRAND RAPIDS – Popular finance news website Yahoo Finance cited Grand Rapids as one of the best cities to start a career in technology.
According to the website's story, "The...
Butzel Donates Nearly 400 Backpacks Filled With School Supplies to Dearborn Elementary School
DETROIT, Mich. – Proper school supplies can help ensure a successful academic year for students. But all too many families cannot afford school supplies they need to help their...
Miller Canfield Expands in Ukraine, Establishes Affiliation with Kyiv-Based Law Firm
DETROIT —The U.S.-based law firm of Miller Canfield and Kyiv-based Dictio Law Firm announce that they have formally affiliated, effective immediately, in order to better assist clients in the...
Motown Museum Reveals New Renderings of Expansion
DETROIT — Motown Museum announced the beginning of construction of phase three of its highly anticipated expansion, sharing new renderings of the nearly 40,000 square foot space that will...
Stefanini Group Acquires NewM to Expand into Credit, Finance Consortium Services
SOUTHFIELD, Mich. — Stefanini Group, a $1 billion global technology company specializing in digital solutions, with locations in 41 countries across the Americas, Europe, Australia and Asia, announced today...
LAFCU’s Reading Program for Kids Plays Jackson Field Sept. 11
LANSING, Mich. — LAFCU invites kids and their families to join the Lansing Lugnuts in reading fascinating stories about baseball at LAFCU’s Listen & Learn: Baseball with the Lansing...
Grand Rapids-based NCTF Invests in B2B Payment Platform Zil Money, Inc.
GRAND RAPIDS, MI – New Community Transformation Fund (NCTF), a Grand Rapids-based venture fund aimed at boosting businesses owned by people of color in West Michigan, has made an...