Mark Sanchez

Crain’s Grand Rapids Business staff writer Mark Sanchez discusses record gift supporting Western Michigan University’s businesses school, West Michigan’s dairy industry investing in current and future demand, and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan requests a midyear rate increase.

Crain’s Grand Rapids Business staff writer Mark Sanchez discusses construction on Grand Rapids’ River Restoration project, hospital systems are West Michigan's largest employers, and the financial impact the war with Iran is having on area businesses.

Crain’s Grand Rapids Business staff writer Mark Sanchez talks about Priority Health HMO losing money, downtown Grand Rapids businesses are preparing for Acrisure Amphitheater’s grand opening, and a Southwest Michigan company is a victim of an Iranian cyberattack.

Crain’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.

Crain’s Grand Rapids Business staff writer Mark Sanchez talks about Grand Rapids-based BAMF Health's expansion, a drop in Canadien tourism to Michigan, and The Right Place releases its three-year plan.

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.

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.

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.

Crain’s Grand Rapids Business staff writer Mark Sanchez discusses the collapse of Michigan’s farm exports and the impact an aging population is having on the state’s economy. We begin with findings from the “Pathways to a Healthier Michigan” report.