Focus West Michigan for 2-5-25

By Joe Bielecki

Published February 5, 2025 at 3:50 PM EST

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West Michigan business leaders brace for tariffs, GRFD warn about portable heating and house fires, Crain's Grand Rapids Business Brief, and more.

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