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Michigan Works opens two more offices in Ottawa County offering unemployment assistance

2009-11-09T14:20:32Z

The offices are at Maplewood Church, 133 E. 34th St., Holland, and the WOW Center in Holland Town Center, 12330 James St., Block H130, Holland Township, behind the Star Theatre.

Steelcase-funded research at Mayo Clinic finds ways to put doctors, patients on same side of table

2009-11-09T11:02:52Z

Study of health care furnishings shows benefit to letting doctor and patient view computer screen.

Careers for life: Health industries have plenty of jobs to fill, local teens learn

2009-11-08T21:57:38Z

Grant Reed tapped a button on a tablet computer and sent a baby mannequin on the table in front of him into a seizure.

First-time-homebuyer credit draws fraudulent claims

2009-11-08T12:03:28Z

The federal government's first-time-home-buyer tax credit has been a catalyst for home sales in the area, Realtors say, and apparently it will be a boon to home sellers, bankers and others until spring.

Welcome to the land of Pontiacs, coupons and NASCAR: Survey outlines West Michigan penchants

2009-11-08T10:00:08Z

Check out how West Michigan stacks up to national averages.

Author's argument that unappreciated gifts drag down economy isn't Scroogish, it's foolish

2009-11-08T09:07:44Z

Gifts mostly aren't perceived to be worth the money they cost us.

Names and Faces in Business for Nov. 8

2009-11-08T07:25:44Z

Eastbrook Homes added Bruce Bylsma to the West Michigan sales team.

More renters claiming landlords are unlawfully discriminating against families

2009-11-07T12:06:17Z

Check out examples of discriminatory "for rent" ads.

The Factory renting 'co-working' space in Grand Rapids for individuals seeking 'cool' office environment

2009-11-07T11:33:50Z

Developers of "co-working" say they know home offices can be lonely.

Names and Faces in Business for Nov. 7

2009-11-07T07:28:15Z

Bob Dunston joined the 28th Street office of Coldwell Banker AJS-Schmidt as an agent.

Woodland Mall strengthens Web presence

2009-11-07T07:12:47Z

Shopping center also adds Facebook page.

Banks in Michigan, 4 other states closed by regulators

2009-11-07T06:25:26Z

Regulators on Friday shut banks in Georgia, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, and California, bringing the number of bank failures this year to 120 amid the struggling economy and a cascade of defaults on loans.

Independent hearing officer says Blue Cross rate hike should be lower

2009-11-07T05:27:04Z

Both the state attorney general's office and the Michigan Office of Financial and Insurance Regulation fought Blue Cross' "Medigap" rate proposal during hearings.

Instead of layoffs, Zeeland's ODL Inc. will pay 35 workers to work for nonprofits during rest of year

2009-11-06T23:13:37Z

Company estimates the donation is worth at least $170,000.

Waldenbooks store in Portage to close next year

2009-11-06T18:50:43Z

The Ann Arbor-based Borders Group Inc. says the Waldenbooks store in Portage will be among those it will close early next year.

West Michigan Realtors celebrate expansion of home buyer tax credit

2009-11-06T18:05:13Z

The first-time home buyer credit was extended through June 30 and also includes existing homeowners.

Walmart fires next shot in holiday price war: New release DVDs for $10

2009-11-06T17:48:37Z

Target and Amazon.com have matched Walmart's price drop. Will Meijer?

Welch Foods doesn't plan to close Lawton plant

2009-11-06T17:34:28Z

Welch Foods Inc. said Thursday that it has no plans to close its Lawton grape-processing plant.

Sellner-Behr Corp. lands BMW wood veneer contract, on top of Cadillac, Mercedes, Lincoln

2009-11-06T17:08:27Z

Local supplier Sellner-Behr Corp. is trusted with a crafting wood veneer for luxury cars.

UPDATE: Kalamazoo-area residents upset local Kmarts closing

2009-11-06T16:05:39Z

Several years ago, Kmart saved Christmas for Carol Jennings. With her husband laid off and little money to spare, Jennings bought presents for her two children using Kmart's layaway plan.