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Fast-food taco restaurant opening in suburb

October 22, 2019

A franchisee is building a new fast-food taco restaurant in a suburb of Grand Rapids. New Hope, Minnesota-based Border Foods is planning a Taco Bell in Caledonia Township, at 6445 Cherry Meadow Dr. SE, according to Colliers International West Michigan yesterday. It is expected to open in November. Read… Read More

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West Side restaurant plans $1M renovation

October 22, 2019

A longtime West Side restaurant is launching a $1 million renovation. Johnny Brann Sr. said today the family-owned Brann’s Steakhouse and Grille chain, in which he is a partner, will invest the sum in “a major renovation project” at the 45-year-old location at 401 Leonard St. NW in Grand Rapids. Read More

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Brann’s plans large redevelopment for Leonard St.

October 21, 2019

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — The owner of Brann’s Steakhouse & Sports Grille and his son are working to give Leonard Street on Grand Rapids’ West Side a face-lift. “Leonard Street is a gateway to the West Side,” Johnny Brann Sr. said. He said he started buying up property near… Read More

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Association names Excellence in Construction winners

September 26, 2019

The Associated Builders and Contractors Western Michigan Chapter recently announced the winners of its 33rd annual Excellence in Construction Awards. The awards ceremony was held Sept. 19 at 20 Monroe Live, in downtown Grand Rapids. The annual event celebrates the best in West Michigan construction and recognizes the most innovative… Read More

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ABC announces winners of Excellence in Construction awards

September 20, 2019

GRAND RAPIDS — Associated Builders and Contractors of Western Michiganhas announced the winners of its 33rd annual Excellence in Construction awards. The awards, which are given to both individuals and companies, celebrate “the best in West Michigan construction,” and recognize “the most innovative and high-quality construction projects, safety efforts and… Read More

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Downtown tiki bar schedules opening

September 17, 2019

Discover a “tropical paradise” in downtown Grand Rapids this fall. Max’s South Seas Hideaway, a new tiki-themed restaurant, will open its doors on Oct. 19 in the former Waldron Building, at 58 Ionia Ave. SW. Max’s is a passion project for the restaurant’s owners: Mark Sellers, owner of BarFly Ventures;… Read More

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Construction firm promotes team members

September 3, 2019

A local construction firm has promoted a group of employees. Wolverine Building Group said the changes will occur over the course of the next few months. Jamerson Ries has been promoted to vice president of operations, and Paul McGuire has been promoted to vice president of field operations. Wolverine presidents… Read More

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Momentum continues for apartment development across Grand Rapids

September 1, 2019

Developers of apartments in Grand Rapids are still seeing high demand for market-rate units. This trend has been a common theme for the last several years, as well-appointed projects have filled up quickly across the city. Since many units came online at the end of last… Read More

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College opens satellite location

August 30, 2019

A college in the region has opened a new location. Muskegon Community College invested $450,000 to establish a permanent location in Ottawa County, at 16777 Lincoln St. in Grand Haven. MCC purchased the 6,550-square-foot building last December to move from the lower level of the Grand Haven Community Center, at… Read More

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Wolverine Building Group Key Leadership Changes

August 28, 2019

Aaron Jonker and Curt Mulder, Presidents and co-owners, recently announced a re-organization at a leadership level to not only manage their existing business, but also to provide opportunities for growth for their team. Wolverine Building Group has announced several key leadership changes that will occur over the course of the… Read More

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