Local Economy

Crain’s Grand Rapids Business staff writer Mark Sanchez talks about the return of Howard Miller, what the expansion of the Meijer Sports Complex brings to the local economy, and a U.K. firm expanding into Grand Rapids valuing it as a Midwest tech hub.

Owner/Operator of River North Public House Rachel Lee invites all to shop local.

The Chamber’s Andy Johnston joins in to share the details.

Aubrey Winfield talks about the weekly workshops and public class offerings, including weekend local talent.

Today the report was released to business leaders at an event in Grand Rapids.

We discuss this event that invites the community to come meet and support the entrepreneurs.

The revamped Concourse A welcomes eight new gates, areas to accommodate larger aircrafts, new concession and retail concepts, additional seating options and a new companion care restroom, which includes an adult changing table.

Business Development Manager Katherine Jandernoa and co owner of GRNoir Shatawn Brigham join the show.

The summit aims to bring together tribal leaders, Native business executives and Indigenous entrepreneurs from Michigan, Minnesota, Wisconsin and Iowa, as well as representatives from state and federal agencies that work with tribes on economic development projects and initiatives.

Taken as a whole it remains flat as supply chain problems remain the culprit.