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Wolverine Building Group Completes Construction of Custom-Designed Facility for Tooling Systems Group

November 14, 2023

Originally Published in Michigan Contractor & Builder WALKER, MI — Tooling Systems Group (TSG), an advanced manufacturing company, has recently completed the construction of a custom-designed facility in collaboration with Ada-based developer Honeycrisp Ventures. TSG’s journey began with their commitment to the project in December 2022, and achieving occupancy… Read More

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Wolverine Building Group Promotes Project Managers to Advanced Roles

November 8, 2023

GRAND RAPIDS, MI – Wolverine Building Group, a leading commercial construction firm headquartered in Grand Rapids, Michigan, announced today the promotions of Daniel Zilzer and Daniel Escobar-Bercini. “Both of these men have been essential to the elevated profile of Wolverine,“ said Curt Mulder, president of Wolverine Building Group. “Each has… Read More

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Transforming Roosevelt Park

November 7, 2023

GRAND RAPIDS, MI — The recent announcement by the State of Michigan approving $103M in transformational incentives for Factory Yards, a mixed-use development bordering the Roosevelt Park and Black Hills neighborhoods in Grand Rapids, Michigan is a compelling movement for progress. Wolverine Building Group is thrilled for our clients, Heritage… Read More

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Lofts at Lumber Square breaks ground in Petoskey

November 6, 2023

by Jillian Fellows Originally Published in The Petoskey News-Review PETOSKEY — David Jones, executive director of the Petoskey-Harbor Springs Area Community Foundation, said it takes “resilience and hardiness” to attend an outdoor groundbreaking in Northern Michigan in November. The cold weather didn’t stop residents, local officials… Read More

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Nonprofit, manufacturer partner on Grand Rapids workforce training facility

October 26, 2023

by Kayleigh Van Wyk October 25, 2023 Originally Published in Crain’s Grand Rapids Business A recent federal grant awarded to Mel Trotter Ministries will help support a workforce development partnership between the nonprofit and minority-owned metal stamping manufacturer Jireh Metal Products. The $800,000 grant from the U.S. Department… Read More

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State approves $103M ‘transformational’ incentives for Grand Rapids development

October 24, 2023

by Kate Carlson Originally Published in Crain’s Grand Rapids Business October 24, 2023 A major mixed-use redevelopment of former industrial property in Grand Rapids is now the state’s fourth project to receive Transformational Brownfield Plan tax incentives. The Michigan Strategic Fund Board unanimously signed off today on the … Read More

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Camp Assisted with Intentional Facility Improvements

October 23, 2023

Building access and community have been part of the Wolverine story for decades. On a recent sunny day in October, over 50 volunteers flooded the two Michigan campuses of Camp Roger to tackle a wide range of facility improvements, focusing on constructing six swings designed to engage their campers. Our… Read More

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Solidarity Connects Project Teams Renovating Recovery Program

October 23, 2023

In downtown Grand Rapids, Michigan, one non-profit approaches displacement as an opportunity for recovery. For people struggling with substance abuse, Guiding Light offers stable housing and employment while participating in their recovery programs. Wolverine Building Group recently worked with sub-contractor partners to expand and renovate Guiding Light’s exercise facility. During… Read More

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Workforce Training Facility Nears Final Stages

October 23, 2023

When Scott Jonkhoff began renovating his building on S. Division in Grand Rapids for apartments, he discovered a world of hurt. In the neighborhood, there were many folks without jobs, homes, or hope. What began with offering work on the renovation project, has transformed into Next Step, a workforce training… Read More

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Wolverine Partners with Long-time Client to Build Hope

October 23, 2023

After the tragic death of their long-time employee, Lumbermen’s was looking for a way to honor Scott Taylor’s legacy. Connecting with the design-build team at Wolverine Building Group, they committed to constructing a “Welcome Center” for families participating in the equine ministry at H.U.G.S. Ranch in Byron Center,… Read More

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