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Feature Story
Business is booming: 9 company expansions and relocations in West Michigan
By Lauren Fay Carlson, Managing Editor
Thursday, April 04, 2019
Development News
GVSU aDMI's 3D printer brings brand new tech to the Medical Mile
By Estelle Slootmaker, Development News Editor
Thursday, February 14, 2019
Feature Story
UIX: Finding work in West Michigan with new tools and guidance
By Matthew Russell, UIX Editor
Thursday, December 13, 2018
Feature Story
UIX: Grand Rapids has a plastic problem, and here's who's helping fix it
By Matthew Russell, UIX Editor
Thursday, October 18, 2018
Innovation News
Heart of West Michigan United Way pledges $589,000 in STEM program funding
By Lauren Fay Carlson
Thursday, February 22, 2018
Feature Story
UIX: Turning trash into money is going to take a community effort
By Matthew Russell
Thursday, February 08, 2018
Innovation News
Robotics company expansion ushers in next generation of manufacturing in Kent County
By Lauren Fay Carlson
Thursday, February 01, 2018
Innovation News
Justice is manufactured here: Q&A with Janay Brower, founder of Public Thread
By John Rumery
Thursday, January 19, 2017
Innovation News
Sales of electric cars drive job growth at LG Chem
By John Rumery
Thursday, January 12, 2017
Feature Story
Tackling racism in business: How Grand Rapids can make the economy work for everyone
By Anna Gustafson, Managing Editor
Thursday, December 01, 2016
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Breaking news: Grand Rapids still makes things!
By Jeff Hill
Thursday, November 17, 2016
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UIX: To Birgit Klohs and team, West Michigan is The Right Place for manufacturing
By Matthew Russell
Thursday, October 27, 2016
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Wizards of the digital age: West Michigan tech leaders change the world with the Internet of Things
By Matthew Russell
Thursday, October 13, 2016
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Leather and wood live: Grand Rapids embraces craftsmanship done the old-fashioned way
By Lauren Fay Carlson
Thursday, August 11, 2016
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Life on two wheels: How Grand Rapids is transforming itself into a bicycle-friendly city
By Anna Gustafson, Managing Editor
Thursday, August 04, 2016
Innovation News
Days gone by: Holland's Grand-Craft focuses on making boats the old-fashioned way, by hand
By John Rumery
Thursday, July 28, 2016
Business is booming at JR Automation: Company expands, adds jobs
By John Rumery
Thursday, July 14, 2016
Feature Story
Beyond the Mitten: West Michigan companies making waves around the globe
By Chelsea Slocum
Thursday, July 14, 2016
New Pregis Films to generate $17.1 million in investment, 50 new jobs
By Anya Zentmeyer, Development News Editor
Thursday, May 19, 2016
Franks, sausage and specialty meats producer expected to invest $35 million in expansion
By John Rumery
Thursday, May 19, 2016
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