Listening Lawn concert series launching this week in Grand Rapids
The concert series, which includes acts such as The Wood Brothers and Spin Doctors, features seven performances between July 12 and Aug. 24 at Studio Park.
Grand Rapids healthcare company eyes up to $150M Detroit expansion
BAMF Health, a molecular imaging and cancer treatment provider, received a $5 million state grant to open a Detroit clinic.
Two West Michigan credit unions announce merger
Bloom Credit Union and West Michigan Credit Union are seeking to merge, a move that, if approved, would give the combined organizations assets of more than $450 million and about 34,000 members.
New ‘coastal Italian’ dining experience coming to downtown Grand Rapids
Allora, which describes itself as a comfortable, costal Italian dining experience, will open late this year in a renovated space in the Windquest Building that formerly housed Reserve Wine & Food.
Leader of Hispanic Center of Western Michigan stepping down
Evelyn Esparza-Gonzalez, who joined the center in 2017 as director of finance and was named president earlier this year, is leaving effective July 17.
First Lady Jill Biden talks free meals for kids, military service in West Michigan visit
Biden, who did not speak to reporters amid concerns of whether her husband is fit for another term in office, toured a YMCA camp near Middleville Wednesday.
54 affordable apartments for seniors planned for Grand Rapids
MoTown Square, which is being built at 240 Hall St. SE, is expected to be complete in September 2025.
Gov. Whitmer appoints Grand Rapids mayor to economic development board
Rosalynn Bliss, who has served as Grand Rapids’ mayor since 2016, was appointed to a seat on the Michigan Economic Development Corporation Executive Committee.
First units in new 58-unit ‘all electric’ apartment building to open in late August
The project, created by Cella Building Company, consists of two building adjacent to one another at the corner of Wealthy Street and Sheldon Avenue in downtown Grand Rapids.
Chicago-area firms partner to buy large industrial building in Holland
Franklin Partners and Bixby Bridge Capital announced their purchase Friday of an industrial building formerly operated by contract furniture maker Trendway.
Grand Rapids launches push to house 100 homeless people in 100 days
The campaign, known as 100 in 100, is being overseen by the Grand Rapids Area Coalition to End Homelessness, and seeks to provide permanent housing for residents who have been homeless for more than a year.
Boutique hotel coming to Rockford seen as ‘inspiring catalyst for growth’
A ceremonial groundbreaking for Hotel Rose, a 54-room hotel in downtown Rockford with ground-floor retail and a restaurant, is scheduled for 11 a.m. Thursday, June 27.