Brian McVicar

Kent and Ottawa county companies were awarded funding ranging from $10,000 to $267,000 for employee training across multiple industries.

Downtown Grand Rapids Inc. says Rockford is "uniquely qualified" to develop a mixed-use project adjacent to Amway Stadium, citing their experience in downtown Grand Rapids.

The Grand Rapids DDA on Wednesday gave the construction firm a year to evaluate the project, previously described as an 18-story tower with 260 apartments, office and retail space.

HealthBridge Financial, based in Kentwood, is making the expansion after securing a major healthcare system contract and state grant support.

The president and CEO of The Right Place says similar projects in Columbus, Omaha and Virginia have created robust tax bases, though some residents are worried about utility rates.

Dan Hibma, of Land and Company Apartments, says the projected housing need doesn't align with expected population growth and questions Grand Rapids' use of tax subsidies to fund new projects.

The annual toy drive runs Dec. 1-20, with donations benefiting children across West Michigan through the Marine Corps Reserve program.

The grant will strengthen outreach efforts providing free emotional support to adults and children navigating grief through in-person, virtual and hybrid services.

Equipped with an exam table and medical supplies, a mobile clinic operated by Catherine’s Health Center is providing twice-weekly, on-site care for the Grand Rapids homeless population.

Chief Nursing Officer Kate Veenstra called the achievement a "milestone moment" that validates the hospital's culture of nursing excellence and clinical improvement.