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Mark Sanchez

  • Crain’s Grand Rapids Business staff writer Mark Sanchez talks about anticipated mergers and acquisitions activity picking up in the new year. The Van Andel Family Foundation’s historic philanthropic gift supporting Pine Rest’s Pediatric Center for Behavioral Health. But first, why Microsoft is purchasing large West Michigan properties,
  • Crain’s Grand Rapids Business staff writer Mark Sanchez talks about a decline in venture capital deals, Muskegon’s passage of a short-term rental ordinance compromise and how the Detroit Tigers’ playoff run could impact West Michigan Whitecaps as it renovates LMCU Ballpark.
  • WGVU talks with Crain’s staff writer Mark Sanchez about restarting the Palisades Nuclear Power Plant and a new Kalamazoo venture fund investing in social equity. In Grand Rapids, QR codes designed to reimagine downtown retail, and another transformational project announced for the downtown skyline.
  • Crain’s Grand Rapids Business staff writer Mark Sanchez discusses the implementation of an increase in the state’s minimum wage. A coalition of farmers are pushing back on federal wage mandates for migrant workers. How a cut in interest rates could spur the local mergers and acquisitions market.
  • Crain’s Grand Rapids Business staff writer Mark Sanchez discusses Trinity Health Muskegon addressing food insecurity, Kent County exploring commercial corridors for housing – and - business groups seeking amendments to the new paid sick leave law.
  • Crain’s Grand Rapids Business staff writer Mark Sanchez talks about a state law addressing surprise hospital billing and the groundbreaking of Grand Rapids’ Joan Secchia Children’s Rehabilitation Hospital. Also, a new retail trend: surging bookstore construction.
  • Crain’s Grand Rapids Business senior writer Mark Sanchez talks about the Michigan Supreme Court's rulings impacting businesses and their employees. Also, Kent County voters renew the Ready By Five millage and the lodging tax hike supporting transformational projects.
  • Crain’s Grand Rapids Business senior writer Mark Sanchez talks about a ‘game-changing’ energy storage company, health insurers proposing increases for the coming year, and opposition to Kent County’s hotel/motel tax increase.
  • Crain’s Grand Rapids Business senior writer Mark Sanchez talk about manufacturers embracing artificial intelligence, office furniture maker Steelcase seeking a competitive advantage by aggressively reducing carbon emissions, and Priority Health is expanding into Indiana and Ohio.
  • Crain’s Grand Rapids Business senior writer Mark Sanchez talk about Michigan’s improving health care staffing levels. Two Grand Rapids’ neighborhoods are experiencing economic development benefits including Roosevelt Park's four major projects.