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Ottawa County Farmland Fight Heads to Vote on 100 MW Battery Plant

Blendon Township’s planning commission is likely to vote Nov. 18 on Key Capture Energy’s proposal for a 100-megawatt battery storage plant on 14 acres of rural Ottawa County land beside an electrical substation off 88th Avenue near Polk Street. The proposal has drawn concern from nearby residents about fire, noise and the effects of locating the facility near prime farmland, while supporters point to its potential role in grid reliability.

Ottawa County, MI · 20h

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West Side neighbors fear new apartments will worsen parking struggles

A proposed 231-unit apartment project has some West Side residents concerned about parking, as neighbors say nearby development has already strained available spaces.

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Northpointe Bank files WARN notice for 338 positions

Layoffs are on the table as Grand Rapids-headquartered Northpointe Bank looks to sell its residential mortgage origination business, though Northpointe says the acquiring company plans to offer jobs to some workers.

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Mid-Michigan bank completes acquisition of West Michigan’s Grand River Bank

Mount Pleasant-headquartered Isabella Bank has officially entered the Grand Rapids area with its acquisition of Grand River Bank.

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Focus West Michigan 11-6-26: Northpointe Bank to layoff over 300 workers

A West Michigan-based bank has filed notice it intends to permanently layoff more than 300 employees; a potential Muskegon Heights Public School district leadership crisis was averted on Election Day; developers want to demolish Grand Rapids' Saint James Catholic Church to build housing on the city's West Side; Consumers Energy is again extending its decision deadline for the sale of 13 hydroelectric dams.

Michigan · 2d

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Northpointe Bank sells mortgage unit, impacting 330+ jobs

Grand Rapids-based Northpointe Bank filed a WARN notice impacting 338 jobs listed as “permanent layoffs” at its locations in Kent and Clinton counties. The cuts follow a restructuring deal to sell Northpointe’s mortgage origination channels to CMG Financial. Company leaders addressed the transition during their late-October earnings...

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Mass Market Retailers

Meijer offering deep discounts on turkeys and Thanksgiving favorites

Retailer's Thanksgiving deals help customers serve a holiday feast for $35 or less

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Optical retailer opens fourth Grand Rapids location

This article has been updated to reflect the new opening date of Nov. 23, which was announced on Nov. 5, 2026. Eyemart Express is opening its newest store in Comstock Park on Nov. 23. The new store is located at 4064 Alpine Ave. NW. With 2,975-square-feet of space, the new store carries more than 2,000 frames at a variety of price points. The newest location marks Eyemart Express’ fourth location in the Grand Rapids market.

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Grand Rapids Christkindl Markt preparing to return for fourth year

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas in downtown Grand Rapids. Crews are building the Christkindl Markt, which will bring a European-style Christmas village to the Downtown Market beginning November 18.

Grand Rapids, MI · 2d

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One Trader Joe's On 28th Street, And No Second Location Planned Through 2027

If you shop the 28th Street Trader Joes, you know the chalkboards and the .23 cent banana. Michigan's next store lands in Farmington Hills, and Grand Rapids waits past 2027.

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Fueling potential: LAUP continues to help youth, build careers, and support local small businesses

HOLLAND — Latin American United for Progress, or LAUP, is dedicated to celebrating Latino culture and equipping community members with resources to reach their potential. Formed by four grassroots organizations in 1975, LAUP worked to improve the community, leading to the formation of Community Action House, TRIO Upward Bound programs, and Children’s After School Achievement. These efforts increased the academic performance of Latino students and advocated for first-generation students in West Michigan.

Holland, MI · 2d

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Bill Huizenga emphasizes energy in final Election Day message to voters

HOLLAND, Mich. — Bill Huizenga is the Republican nominee for Michigan's 4th Congressional District. He's challenging Democrat Sean McCann in an election that could determine the balance of power in Washington. Huizenga has served eight terms in Congress, and is asking voters to look at his 16-year record when...

Michigan · 5d

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Michigan Business Beat | Marissa Fellows, Great Lakes Tinned Fish | Great Lakes Sourcing Tinned Fish

Chris Holman welcomes Marissa Fellows. Owner, Great Lakes Tinned Fish, Grand Rapids, MI. Watch Marissa and Chris review her Great Lakes sourcing approach, Whole Foods expansion and efforts to reduce fish waste in the YouTube video shared below:. There were several questions Chris had for Marissa in this conversation:. »...

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CJ Ellens named new CEO of Hudsonville Ice Cream

Holland-based Hudsonville Ice Cream’s board of directors has elected CJ Ellens as the company’s next chief executive officer. CJ is the son of the late Dennis Ellens who owned the company since 2003 and passed away in February. Ellens currently serves as the company’s executive vice president, having...

Holland, MI · 6d

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Grand Haven Township Approves Five Condos at Mercury and Robbins

Grand Haven Twp., MI (WGHN) – Grand Haven Township trustees have approved plans for five new condominiums at the southeast corner of Mercury Drive and Robbins Road. Team Mercury L-L-C plans to build two units with access from Mercury Drive and three with access from Robbins Road. One resident...

Grand Haven, MI · 6d

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