West Michigan Business

Southwest Michigan retailers hoping for last-minute rush on Valentine's Day

2012-02-10T15:05:36Z

The average person celebrating the holiday on Tuesday is expected to spend $126.03 on candy, flowers, jewelry and dinner out, according to the National Retail Federation, up 8.5 percent over 2011.

Walgreens wants to build larger Grand Rapids store on Leonard Street NW

2012-02-10T16:33:41Z

The retailer plans to open 24 hours a day and sell packaged beer and wine.

Test driving compressed natural gas fueled car: Is it the next big alternative for clean burning vehicles?

2012-02-10T12:00:19Z

CNG advocates argue natural gas is cheap, an all-American fuel and burns cleaner than gasoline. But there are downsides.

Will Stryker's next CEO stick with its growth plan? Analyst says that's where the greatest risk lies

2012-02-09T23:29:29Z

There may be less risk in the initial reaction to CEO MacMillan's departure than there is in how the change will impact the vision that the company's management has laid out.

Grand Rapids iPad retailer: Protests of Apple are signs of larger issue within tech manufacturing

2012-02-09T23:06:34Z

“It’s probably more of an entire electronic industry issue," says CompuCraft founder.

Muskegon County Public Works Board spends slightly more to go local

2012-02-09T22:33:52Z

The arguments remained the same from the competing viewpoints: Supporters of accepting the low bid say it is the best use of taxpayers’ money, while advocates for going with the local bid for slightly more money supports county businesses and tax base.

Lack of snow has surprising side effect for Michigan grocery store chain

2012-02-09T20:45:31Z

"I hate talking about the weather but it is a reality for us," says Spartan Stores CEO.

Should feds go back on rule requiring airlines to lump taxes and fees in ticket prices?

2012-02-09T20:05:42Z

Let us know your thoughts on the new guideline, which took effect Jan. 26.

New Trillium Haven restaurant in Eastown's Kingsley Building will redefine farm-to-table for Jenison couple

2012-02-09T18:46:00Z

Eastown restaurant marks a new path for Anja Mast and Michael Vanderbrug.

Haworth reports double digit sales growth in 2011

2012-02-09T18:40:00Z

The Holland office furniture maker's sales grew at a rate higher than the industry in all sectors.

Muskegon food consultant selected for Michigan council by governor

2012-02-09T18:37:08Z

Gov. Rick Snyder announced the appointment this week of Marty Gerencer, principal owner at Morse Marketing Connections, LLC.

Stryker Corp. stock is down at midday after departure of company CEO

2012-02-09T18:20:06Z

Shares were trading at $54.14, down 61 cents at 12:45 p.m. Thursday on heavy trading volume.

News roundup: Stryker CEO Stephen P. MacMillan's resignation

2012-02-09T14:32:18Z

Wednesday's resignation of Stryker CEO Stephen P. MacMillan caught Wall Street analysts and reporters by surprise.

Tips to avoid Valentine's Day disaster at the workplace

2012-02-09T13:00:09Z

Does Valentine's Day have a place in the office or shop? Did you find the love of your life at work? Or did a workplace romance end badly?

Madison Square townhomes to be razed, replaced with new low-income housing

2012-02-09T12:55:11Z

Combined with remodeling and expansion of a senior housing complex on Hall Street SE, about 120 housing units will be redeveloped.

Developer says his project to renovate four Grand Rapids elementary schools fills a housing demand

2012-02-09T12:00:19Z

“We are preserving these school buildings, preserving the open space around them and providing housing that is not being provided elsewhere in this part of the city.”

Surprising departure of Stryker Corp. CEO Stephen MacMillan is contrast to his well-planned start

2012-02-09T11:00:00Z

The board of directors of Stryker Corp. announced Wednesday afternoon that MacMillan, its 48-year-old chairman, president and chief executive officer, would leave the medical technologies company effective immediately.

Stryker Corp. CEO Stephen P. MacMillan resigns

2012-02-09T00:30:57Z

MacMillian, who also served as chairman and president of Stryker, resigned for family reasons, according to a company statement.

Subs-N-More to open downtown Grand Rapids location in base of McKay Tower later this month

2012-02-09T00:18:37Z

The 3,270 square-foot space housed a Quiznos sandwich shop until last April.

SpeakEZ Lounge owner shooting for 'classic, old school' vibe in former Cambridge House spot

2012-02-08T22:35:00Z

Check out what's new at 600 Monroe Ave. NW.

Spartan Stores reports revenues rise in third quarter

2012-02-08T22:13:34Z

Profits fall 31 percent but beat analysts expectations by a penny.