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Crain's Grand Rapids BusinessCrain’s Grand Rapids Business staff writer Mark Sanchez talks about Blue Cross cutting its losses, Wolverine World Wide is turning around the shoe and boot business under new leadership, and a Republican plan to expand the state’s sales tax to include services is receiving pushback from some industries. -
ManifestTwo former healthcare executives founded the Grand Rapids-based Manifest Provider Collective with the idea of making healthcare costs affordable.They’re creating a network of independent providers willing to contract directly with self-funded employers.WGVU’s Dee Morrison spoke with Manifest co-founder Dr. Aaron Friedkin about changing the one-size-fits-all insurance model
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We bring together two strangers for a conversation – about their lives. Despite coming from very different family backgrounds and spiritual paths, Jane and Becky discover they share a strong commitment to democratic values and social justice -
Crain’s Grand Rapids Business staff writer Mark Sanchez talks about the New Community Transformation Fund, a new care network designed to ease employer health costs, and local communities rush to accommodate data center construction. -
Crain’s Grand Rapids Business staff writer Mark Sanchez talks about Artificial Intelligence reshaping Michigan startup funding, Grand Rapids and the state investing in the Monroe North Corridor, and Corewell Health is proposing a major expansion along the Medical Mile.
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We bring together two strangers for a conversation – about their lives - not politics. Despite their different backgrounds, Karen and Jeff discover a profound commonality in their personal evolutions. From religious tolerance to cultural exposure, they conclude it’s important to cultivate empathy and open-mindedness.
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Crain’s Grand Rapids Business staff writer Mark Sanchez discusses Priority Health’s expansion into a fourth Midwestern state. A look at regional business and manufacturing conditions heading into 2026. An update on Grand Rapids’ riverfront projects.
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This past June, escalating tensions between Israel and Iran erupted into all-out war. Over the course of 12 days, Israel bombed targets related to Iran’s nuclear program and assassinated scientists in their homes. Iran launched retaliatory airstrikes on Israel, and the U.S. carried out airstrikes on key Iranian nuclear facilities. What was the impact of this unprecedented Israel-U.S. bombing campaign on Iran’s nuclear program? WGVU’ talks with correspondent Sebastian Walker. -
The ABC Orchestra, that is, Anything But Classical, at East Kentwood High School empowers its 32 student musicians to arrange songs, improvise and get community gigs. Today, Study Hall from School News Network talks with three ABC members and their director about finding joy and community through performing pop-rock, heavy metal and other non-classical tunes. -
We bring together two strangers for a conversation – about their lives - not politics. Adrienne served in the Peace Corps and Banza lived in a Tanzanian refugee camp before resettling in the United States. Two people from vastly different backgrounds share a conversation about their deepest life experiences and beliefs resulting in mutual understanding and inspiration.
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Michigan’s agriculture is the state’s second largest industry contributing an annual $126 billion to the state’s economy. But this year, federal tariffs are negatively impacting farmers and consumers. The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Department issued a report detailing export declines. WGVU spoke with MDARD Director, Dr. Tim Boring about the findings and trends. -
Crain’s Grand Rapids Business staff writer Mark Sanchez discusses Acrisure’s CEO and his wife investing in Michigan State University athletics. The Right Place presented its 2026 Economic Outlook. Local office furniture maker Steelcase closes sale to rival HNI Corporation.
