In Grand Rapids, business news means company expansions, store openings, market shifts, executive changes and regional economic developments. This page follows the commerce that drives the city and the organizations behind it.
Dozens joined a 5-mile run, a 5K and a remembrance walk at Michigan Veteran Homes in Grand Rapids to support veterans' care.
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Do you think community fundraising events are an effective way to support local veterans?
Stuart, who has led the company as president since 2024, will guide its next phase of growth across its 20-hotel portfolio.
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Do you believe investing in university technology hubs prepares students for today's job market?
The university is transforming its 1988 Eberhard Center into a new innovation space.
The two-day Grand Rapids giveaway at United Methodist Church provided free coats, boots, snow pants and mittens to children and adults.
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Do you think downtown Grand Rapids businesses are getting better or worse?
The downtown cigar lounge at 144 Fulton St. E. will shut its doors on or before November 28 after nearly seven years in business.
Worthington, president of UFP Packaging, will move into the investor relations role as Stanley Elliott departs for a position outside the company.
Coverage takes in industry trends, commercial development, organizational leadership changes, and the startups and established firms shaping the city. Reporting runs across the city and the communities around it where commerce takes place. Commercial real estate developments often drive the pace of change in the downtown area. Small business activity and the hiring landscape remain the most frequent topics that define the local economy.
