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Ford board members receive 25% pay raises

The Dearborn-based automaker will increase each board member’s annual retainer to $250,000, a 25 percent increase from 2011.

Justin Verlander cereal to benefit Ann Arbor VA hospital

Sales of a new cereal bearing the name of Detroit Tigers pitcher Justin Verlander will benefit Ann Arbor’s Veteran Affairs hospital, officials announced today. A cereal named after Justin Verlander… Read more »

Longtime construction managers join forces to bolster Muskegon’s Port City Construction

Gary Post and Kevin Donavan worked together for 12 years at Muskegon Construction Co. and now they have joined back together at Port City Construction. Muskegon Construction Co. is in… Read more »

Father and son team resurrect a dingy West Side biker hangout as ‘The Pubb’ sports bar

New sports bar named with a double ‘b’ to honor owner’s late friend.

After a decade, a decision could be close on new Meijer store near Traverse City

Official: We are taking the time to make sure it’s done right.

Grand Rapids, Riverside school developer considering parkland deal similar to Ojibway plan

G.A. Haan Development is talking with the city about a brownfield plan that could fund a park at the former school now eyed for senior housing.

Business is popping for Dorothy & Tony’s Kettle Corn (photos, video)

Beginning Sunday, local popcorn company Dorothy & Tony’s Kettle Corn will be on Meijer shelves. Kyle Behm, owner of Dorothy & Tony’s, is also in talks with Ford Field about… Read more »

Bronson Battle Creek makes permanent additions to its executive leadership team

Susan Watson, Wendy Boersma, and Heidi Saxton were recently promoted to permanent positions on the Bronson Battle Creek executive leadership team.

The Bluffton neighbors asked the questions, paper mill property owners provided the answers

Residents of the Beachwood-Bluffton Neighborhood Association meet with representatives of Melching Inc., the new owner of the Sappi paper mill property. The neighbors had many questions and company officials provided… Read more »

No-pick: Leduc blueberry farms on M-43 and in Paw Paw to extend season, but cancel U-Pick option

“We’ve been struggling with the decision all winter, but it’s time,” Chantal Leduc said.

U.S. Sen Debbie Stabenow promises Farm Bill support for bio-based industries

Stabenow said her programs will help companies get through the “valley of death” that prevents many of them from taking their bio-based research into the commercial marketplace.

Dick DeVos asks West Michigan business leaders to ‘Fly Ford’

The West Michigan businessman touted recent strides at the airport during a breakfast Wednesday morning.

Check out the idea lineup for the February 5×5 Night, the competition’s one-year anniversary

The next event takes place Tuesday, Feb. 28 at the GRAM.

Southwest Airlines refutes reports it will arrive at Ford Airport this summer

The transition into Grand Rapids is likely a year or more out, a company spokesman said.

Three are given added responsibilities at Perrigo Co. in Allegan

Over-the-counter and generic prescription pharmaceuticals maker Perrigo Co. has given added responsibilities to three members of its staff.

Kalamazoo-based Greenleaf Trust Bank promotes three staff members.

Greenleaf Trust, an independent Michigan-chartered trust-only bank, recently announced three staff promotions.

How Michigan’s lone lock manufacturer thrives against foreign competition

The company picked Holland for the base of its North American operations because of access to some of the world’s largest office furniture manufacturing companies.