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Ground breaks on advanced outpatient orthopaedic facility
Once complete, the center will feature eight operating rooms, two procedure rooms, orthopaedic urgent care, clinic space, and occupational therapy.
Entrepreneurs acquire window treatment company
The company's expansion under the new ownership will focus on growth and modernization, all while maintaining its strong ties with existing clients and partners.
New retirement living community sales office now open
The new sales office will serve as the central hub for future residents to explore floor plans for the community’s Villas, Flats, and Enclaves, meet with sales counselors, and learn more about the lifestyle and lifecare offerings.
Community-backed baseball field nears final inning with donor support
The organization is launching its “Last Chance to Buy a Brick” campaign, allowing supporters to cement their place in the ballpark’s history with an engraved brick for as little as $150.
County approves plan to support affordable housing in Lowell
The $2.8 million project will offer a mix of one-, two-, and three-bedroom rental units, each designed to be affordable for households earning between 50% and 120% of the area median income.
Retirement living community planned for Ada
The community will offer 136 independent living homes across three distinct neighborhoods.
Nominations now open to recognize West Michigan's essential workers
Essential Service Awards categories include administrative/office worker, cleaning/housekeeping/groundskeeping, childcare, food service, government, health care/elder care, hospitality, nonprofit, retail, skilled labor and transportation.
Construction group begins demolition for new headquarters
The two-phase project, years in the making, will replace the existing office and warehouse with a 15,521-square-foot two-story facility that will serve as both the company’s new headquarters and space for a future tenant.
Youth get hands-on look at construction careers
Held at the under-construction Pine Rest Pediatric Center of Behavioral Health in Grand Rapids, the interactive experience offered a rare opportunity to explore an active job site for the facility set to open in March 2026.
New suburban commercial development nears opening
Three tenants are moving into the new space with one unit available for lease.
State’s first consolidated rental car facility being constructed in Grand Rapids
Designed to accommodate 20 years of projected rental car growth, the CONRAC will increase capacity by 30 percent and bring all rental car operations under one roof.
2025 HotJobs! list expands to include hospitality industry
New for 2025, hospitality has been added to the high-demand industries, which include construction and energy, health sciences, information technology, manufacturing, professional and administration, and agribusiness.
Nonprofit launches campaign to create affordable housing
The campaign aims build 100 affordable homes in Grand Rapids.
8,000 students engage with high-demand careers
Through interactive exhibits and direct engagement with industry professionals, students experienced careers in six high-demand industries: agribusiness, advanced manufacturing, construction, health care, hospitality, and IT.
Nonprofit to kick-off development of tiny home project
The organization will host a “ground-breaking wall-raising” event at the site of what’s known as Hope Village, in the 100 block of Garden Avenue SE.
Construction company honors owner with $100K scholarship endowment ahead of retirement
Roussey grew up as the son of a general contractor and has since been a fixture in the construction industry for over 57 years.
Architecture firm acquires interior design business
Pure Architects was founded in 2020 and has offices in Grand Rapids and Detroit. The company now employs nearly 30 people.
Showcase your business to thousands of students
Nearly 9,000 students from Allegan, Barry, Ionia, Kent, Muskegon, Montcalm and Ottawa counties will explore high-demand careers through interactive exhibits and real-world interactions with professionals.
Employers awarded $10.4M to strengthen workforce
The awards will provide critical training resources across various industries, including agribusiness, healthcare, manufacturing and construction, which also includes mobility, energy and infrastructure.
Architecture association celebrates 2024 award honorees
Award entries were once again encouraged to view their submissions through a set of guiding principles designed to inspire architects to create a zero-carbon, equitable, resilient, and healthy built environment.