manufacturing

U.S. Small Business Administration launches first loan program specifically for American manufacturers

The plant will officially close in 2027, but most of the layoffs will happen by the end of 2025

A dozen West Michigan businesses will benefit from the state's "Match on Main" program, lawmakers are discussing budget cuts to Pure Michigan tourism funding, Paul Whelan was released from a Russian prison one year ago, this weekend's new films, and more.

Utz Brands, maker of Utz, Bounder Canyon, Zapp's and On The Border chips, will close its Grand Rapids manufacturing site four years after purchasing it

As part of a visit to West Michigan this week focused on manufacturing, leaders with the U.S. Small Business Administration toured a job training program at Grand Rapids Community College

A senior leader with the U.S. Small Business Administration met with local manufacturers about re-shoring the nation’s supply chain

The Governor's office announced a new round of affordable housing investments, a ballot measure to raise taxes on Michiganders making over $500,000 a year got delayed at a state elections board meeting, and more.

After nearly 100 years, Zeeland-based clock and furniture manufacturer Howard Miller will cease operations next year due in part to tariffs

Michigan Democratic lawmakers are speaking out about the effects the One Big Beautiful Bill act will have on the middle class, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services says the cuts to Medicaid in the "One Big Beautiful Bill" will have devastating impacts, and more.

A French electronics manufacturer which employs 115 workers at its Grand Rapids facility is planning to move production out of North America by the end of the year