GRAND RAPIDS - As Michigan begins to license medical marijuana businesses, a new association seeks to offer an array of financial services to the industry. The Grand Rapids-based Michigan Cannabis Risk and Financial Association LLC wants to connect medical marijuana growers, processors, testing facilities, distributors and sellers with insurance and other professional services they need for their
DETROIT - May 5 is not only Cinco de Mayo but also National Free Comic Book Day across America. On Saturday, Lexus has partnered with the Vault of Midnight comic book stores in Detroit, Ann Arbor and Grand Rapids to provide fanboys and fangirls alike with the opportunity to grab some cool artwork. Select magazines
GRAND RAPIDS - AT&T is now offering 1 gigabit fiber connections in parts of Western Michigan, including Grand Rapids and surrounding suburbs. Means you’ll be able to download 25 songs in one second or your favorite 90-minute HD move in less than 34 seconds. “We are proud to add Grand Rapids to our list of
FARMINGTON HILLS - Kyyba Innovations, Bodman PLC and TiE Detroit are hosting Pitch Club on March 29 at Start Garden in Grand Rapids. But the deadline to apply is March 4. Pitch Club is a mentoring and funding program aimed at connecting the various ecosystems and smart zones throughout Michigan. Pitch Club has ongoing monthly
GRAND RAPIDS – The Grand Rapids Chamber has refreshed its Business Services offerings, providing members tools to develop new business relationships, expand the customer base and connect with peers. The Chamber listened to member requests for more accessible and rewarding business services and tailored the 2018 program offerings to meet those needs. “We have developed
GRAND RAPIDS - OST, a $160 million global technology and design company, has hired four associates in its Grand Rapids headquarters. OST also has offices in Detroit, Minneapolis, London, Hong Kong and Singapore. The new associates include: Derek Fricano, Senior UX Designer, OpenDigital Brandon Haney, End User Support Team, Managed Services Pat Pennington, Senior Consultant,
GRAND RAPIDS - The West Michigan economy looks strong for the new year, according to a Grand Valley State University expert. "We are heading into 2018 with a full head of steam," said Brian G. Long, director of Supply Management Research in the Seidman College of Business. "I don't see anything on the horizon that will trip
GRAND RAPIDS - Earlier this month, the first “Weekend for Good” nonprofit event took place at downtown Grand Rapids accelerator Start Garden that brought together 220 volunteers - programmers, designers, developers, non-technical folks - to create websites, databases and more for local nonprofits. The event was a collaboration with Grand Rapids Give Camp and AIGA
GRAND RAPIDS - The West Michigan economy is going strong and the trend should continue, according to a Grand Valley State University expert. Brian G. Long, director of Supply Management Research in the Seidman College of Business, surveyed local business leaders and his findings below are based on data collected during the last two weeks of September. The
GRAND RAPIDS - The monthly Health Forum of West Michigan series begins its new year with a panel discussion that focuses on the supply and demand of health care jobs, and how area higher education institutions are working to meet the needs of industry employers and employees. "The Health Care Talent Pipeline" is set for
