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Townsquare Media Chief Growth Officer Kelly Quinn to Depart

One of the executives behind Townsquare Media’s shift toward digital revenue is stepping away. Chief Growth Officer Kelly Quinn is set to depart the “digital-first local media company” after 25 years that began in radio sales in Grand Rapids. Quinn said in a LinkedIn post, “It feels...

Grand Rapids, MI · 10d

wgvunews.org

The Shelley Irwin Show Podcast for 10-28-26

It's the second annual Lakeshore Business Growth Expo November 4th, an opportunity where West Michigan businesses can find resources, expertise and connections for growth. We talk with Ed Garner, Regional Director for the MI Small Business Development Center about the event held at the Muskegon Innovation Hub. The Harlem Globetrotters...

Muskegon, MI · 10d

hoodline.com

partner publisher · 27.1K followers

From a Garage to Plainfield Avenue, Creston Couple Opens Vintage Shop Saturday

Eric and Lilia Brown used to sell midcentury modern furniture straight out of their garage, and the pieces moved so fast that neighbors started showing up in droves. Now that hustle has a permanent address: Design Culture, a curated vintage shop in Grand Rapids’ Creston neighborhood, opens its doors Saturday, Oct. 24, at 2141 Plainfield Ave. NE, north of Knapp Street.

Grand Rapids, MI · 13d

97.9 WGRD

New Kind of Vintage Shop Coming to Grand Rapids

Vintage shops are popular in many cities, offering everything from affordable finds to unique pieces of history. Now, a Grand Rapids shop is putting a fresh spin on vintage shopping. Vintage Shopping is Popular in Grand Rapids. Grand Rapids has a thriving vintage shopping scene, with everything from small, unique...

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From ‘50 bucks and a 423 credit score’: Family popcorn business marks 8 years

The founder of Robinson's Popcorn, a family-run West Michigan business, is celebrating eight years in business by passing the keys to his daughter.

Grand Rapids, MI · 17d

BevNET.com

publisher · 86.6K followers

Quench Ventures Announces $4.4 Million in Investments in SipMARGS and Kenetik, Expanding Its Beverage Portfolio

New and follow-on investments highlight the firm's operator-led approach to building beverage brands through strategic capital, industry expertise, and hands-on support. GRAND RAPIDS, MI — OCTOBER 26, 2026 — Quench Ventures, a beverage-focused investment firm led by experienced industry operators, today announced that it has completed, through investment funds and special purpose vehicles under its management, an additional $2.4 million investment in existing portfolio company SipMARGS, a rapidly expanding ready-to-drink sparkling margarita brand, and a new $2.0 million investment in Kenetik, an innovative functional beverage company pioneering caffeine-free ketone drinks.

Grand Rapids, MI · 12d

13 ON YOUR SIDE

Consumers Energy proposing new facility on Campbell plant site

West Olive, MI · 11d

97.9 WGRD

partner publisher · 27.1K followers

Meijer Once Had McDonald’s Inside Its Stores. Here's Why It Left

The partnership started as a test in Grand Rapids and Muskegon, then spread to dozens of locations across Michigan.

Grand Rapids, MI · 21d

ottawanewsnetwork.org

County commissioners poised to intervene in $330M solar dispute

OTTAWA COUNTY — Caught between the shift toward clean energy and the defense of local agricultural land, the Ottawa County Board of Commissioners met during an Oct. 16 work session to grapple with a high-stakes decision: whether to formally intervene in state-level regulatory proceedings over the controversial $330 million Silver Maple Solar Project.

Ottawa County, MI · 15d

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Prevail Plumbing: A Story of Perseverance and Integrity in Zeeland

Zeeland, Michigan, is a quiet town where people know their neighbors, but behind that calm surface sits a business built entirely on solving tough, everyday problems. Yet, for Tristan VanDyken, founder of Prevail Plumbing, the very essence of triumph lies at the heart of his work.

Zeeland, MI · 13d

WOOD TV8

John Ball Zoo announces new CEO

Following a monthslong search, John Ball Zoo has chosen its next CEO.

WOOD TV8

Meritage looks to sell 42 Wendy’s locations in the South

Meritage Hospitality Group is asking for the court's approval to sell 42 Wendy's restaurants, most of which are in the South, as it looks to reorganize.

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From garage to storefront: Couple opening Grand Rapids vintage shop

A curated vintage shop is opening its doors in Grand Rapids' Creston neighborhood, offering "a very eclectic mix" of furniture, home decor, books and more.

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Michigan Shoppers In Grand Rapids Say This Huge Antique Store Beats Anything An Outlet Mall Can Offer

A warehouse full of vintage treasure beats a row of identical storefronts. Here, every aisle hides a surprise from a different decade. Ready to hunt for something nobody else owns? Michigan has a brick-and-beam building packed with furniture and one-of-a-kind finds. I love how sleek tapered legs share the floor...

Grand Rapids, MI · 16d

hoodline.com

Grand Rapids Hunts Developer to Reshape 6.4 Riverfront Acres in River North

Grand Rapids is looking for a development partner to transform 6.4 acres of city-owned land along the Grand River in the River North neighborhood, a stretch of Monroe Avenue NW property that currently holds little more than offices, parking lots and a century-old pump station. The city wants a dense, walkable, mixed-use project with housing, commercial space and public riverfront access built into the plan from the start.

Grand Rapids, MI · 16d

unearththevoyage.com

This West Michigan Farm Lets Kids Hold Baby Chicks and Bunnies

At this West Michigan farm, kids can meet hundreds of animals, get close to baby chicks and rabbits, and learn what life on a real farm looks like. Michigan Farmstead in Zeeland, formerly known as Critter Barn, is a 36-acre nonprofit educational farm just outside Holland. Goats, sheep, pigs, cows, and other barnyard animals are part of the experience, with hands-on activities that make the visit especially appealing to younger children.

Zeeland, MI · 15d

WOOD TV8

partner publisher · 23.2K followers

Zeeland’s MillerKnoll names new CEO

The interim CEO of furniture maker MillerKnoll has been selected to fill the role on a permanent basis.

Zeeland, MI · 17d

100.7 WITL

The List of Closed Michigan Wendy’s Keeps Growing

A Michigan company has closed 33 Wendy’s since filing for bankruptcy. Several are here at home and more shutdowns could continue into November.

Michigan · 18d

wghn.com

Grand Haven Diesel Plant Redevelopment Moves Forward

Grand Haven, MI (WGHN) – Redevelopment of the former Grand Haven Board of Light and Power diesel plant is moving forward. City Council unanimously approved a revised development agreement Monday for the property at 518 South Harbor Drive. The project calls for demolishing the existing building and constructing about...

Grand Haven, MI · 17d

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