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Michigan programs help fledgling retailers try out storefront shops
1+ mon, 3+ day ago (1496+ words) Farmington — Corliss Elizabeth Williams has spent years building The Lowry Estate, a vintage clothing business that began in Brooklyn and eventually found a home in Farmington. For the first time, she has a downtown storefront: Williams is the first business…...
How Michigan turns business investments into community growth
3+ mon, 1+ week ago (563+ words) When WarBird Protection Group, a manufacturer of high-performance protective equipment, decided to expand its operations in Kalkaska, Michigan, last year, the company found state-level support to promote economic growth throughout the community and create better-paying jobs. “I think the MEDC…...
Grand Rapids content creator aims to support local businesses with growing platform
7+ mon, 3+ week ago (714+ words) GRAND RAPIDS, MI -- The Barreras sit around their dining room table, full from the homemade birria tacos and Mexican macaroni and cheese that covered their plates just moments before. Minds already on dessert, they reminisce over the Nutella stromboli they…...
Michigan businesses emerge from a turbulent year with cautious hope
7+ mon, 4+ week ago (141+ words) John Long, COO of the Southeast Michigan Chamber of Commerce, described the outlook for 2026 as one of "economic confusion."... Michigan businesses emerge from a turbulent year with cautious hope Coming out of 2025's stubborn inflation, new tariffs and other federal…...
Grand Rapids economy faces mixed signals as businesses adapt to new challenges
9+ mon, 1+ week ago (405+ words) GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Here in Grand Rapids, the economy is the number one issue for many of my neighbors. From businesses to consumers, people are watching how much they're spending. The Right Place released its annual economic outlook for the…...