Focus West Michigan for 1-31-24

By Joe Bielecki

Published January 31, 2024 at 3:46 PM EST

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Crain's Grand Rapids Business Brief, a new option for teens in foster care, a Grand Rapids staples is up for sale, and more state and West Michigan news.

For our main feature today, Patrick Center brings us the latest edition of Crain’s Grand Rapids Business Brief. Also, teens aging out of foster care have a new option, a Grand Rapids dining staple is up for sale, and more state and West Michigan news.

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