Knape's CornerWest Michigan Business News and Analysis by Chris Knapenoemail@noemail.org (Chris Knape)Mon, 17 Sep 2012 00:00:06 GMTMovable Type Enterprise 4.29-advance http://www.sixapart.com/movabletype/http://blog.mlive.com/knapescorner/en-usnoWest Michigan Business News and Analysis by Chris Knapenoemail@noemail.orgShould Amazon.com pay Michigan tax? Retail groups say yes, as Amazon offers discount to walk out of local storeshttp://www.mlive.com/business/index.ssf/2011/12/retail_groups_assail_amazons_w.htmltag:Chris Knapenoemail@noemail.org (Chris Knape)Wed, 7 Dec 2011 21:14:52 GMTtag:www.mlive.com,2011:/business/index.ssf//2425.7397014.20111208011247Saturday deal promises smart phone app users up to $15 off for scanning items in store then buying them online.noSaturday deal promises smart phone app users up to $15 off for scanning items in store then buying them online.noemail@noemail.org (Chris Knape)Saturday deal promises smart phone app users up to $15 off for scanning items in store then buying them online.tag:Chris KnapeGrand Rapids Pizza Delivery offers free pizza for veterans, active duty military on Veterans Dayhttp://www.mlive.com/business/west-michigan/index.ssf/2011/11/grand_rapids_pizza_delivery_of.htmltag:Chris Knapenoemail@noemail.org (Chris Knape)Mon, 7 Nov 2011 20:34:46 GMTtag:www.mlive.com,2011:/business/west-michigan/index.ssf//3453.7249750Owner wants to honor those who serve and provide place to connect with others over a meal.noOwner wants to honor those who serve and provide place to connect with others over a meal.noemail@noemail.org (Chris Knape)Owner wants to honor those who serve and provide place to connect with others over a meal.tag:Chris Knape"Prohibition" ends at Grove: Eatery in Grand Rapids East Hills opens its barhttp://www.mlive.com/business/west-michigan/index.ssf/2011/10/prohibition_ends_at_grove_eate.htmltag:Chris Knapenoemail@noemail.org (Chris Knape)Wed, 26 Oct 2011 22:13:30 GMTtag:www.mlive.com,2011:/business/west-michigan/index.ssf//3453.7187509Hot new East Hills restaurant gets nod serve beer, wine and spirits from Liquor Control Commission.noHot new East Hills restaurant gets nod serve beer, wine and spirits from Liquor Control Commission.noemail@noemail.org (Chris Knape)Hot new East Hills restaurant gets nod serve beer, wine and spirits from Liquor Control Commission.tag:Chris KnapeCorazon: New cafe opens downtown Grand Rapids offering fresh 'modern' Mexican disheshttp://www.mlive.com/business/west-michigan/index.ssf/2011/10/corazon_new_cafe_opens_downtow.htmltag:Chris Knapenoemail@noemail.org (Chris Knape)Wed, 26 Oct 2011 20:05:05 GMTtag:www.mlive.com,2011:/business/west-michigan/index.ssf//3453.7186530Cafe is paired with Afternoon Delight Catering in former Pikositos location on Division Avenue.noCafe is paired with Afternoon Delight Catering in former Pikositos location on Division Avenue.noemail@noemail.org (Chris Knape)Cafe is paired with Afternoon Delight Catering in former Pikositos location on Division Avenue.tag:Chris KnapeMadCap Coffee Co. heading to Washington D.C., Williams-Sonomahttp://www.mlive.com/business/west-michigan/index.ssf/2011/10/madcap_coffee_co_heading_to_wa.htmltag:b2btag:Chris Knapenoemail@noemail.org (Chris Knape)Fri, 7 Oct 2011 16:00:00 GMTtag:www.mlive.com,2011:/business/west-michigan/index.ssf//3453.7072169Upscale downtown Grand Rapids shop chooses nation's capital for its second location.noUpscale downtown Grand Rapids shop chooses nation's capital for its second location.noemail@noemail.org (Chris Knape)Upscale downtown Grand Rapids shop chooses nation's capital for its second location.tag:b2b, tag:Chris KnapeGet Your Hands Dirty: Empty Olds Manor hotel cries for help (for ArtPrize)http://www.mlive.com/artprize/index.ssf/2011/09/get_your_hands_dirty_empty_olds_manor_hotel_cries_for_help_for_artprize.htmltag:ArtPrizetag:Chris Knapenoemail@noemail.org (Chris Knape)Thu, 29 Sep 2011 18:59:00 GMTtag:www.mlive.com,2011:/artprize/index.ssf//8000085.7048126Banner will wrap ground floor of long-vacant old hotel controlled by DeVos family's RDV Corp.noBanner will wrap ground floor of long-vacant old hotel controlled by DeVos family's RDV Corp.noemail@noemail.org (Chris Knape)Banner will wrap ground floor of long-vacant old hotel controlled by DeVos family's RDV Corp.tag:ArtPrize, tag:Chris KnapeAmway Grand will mark 30 years as downtown landmark, begin overhaul of its largest ballroomhttp://www.mlive.com/business/west-michigan/index.ssf/2011/09/amway_grand_will_mark_30_years.htmltag:b2btag:Chris Knapenoemail@noemail.org (Chris Knape)Wed, 28 Sep 2011 20:55:46 GMTtag:www.mlive.com,2011:/business/west-michigan/index.ssf//3453.7043393Renovations will begin after tonight's celebration of hotel's first three decades under Amway flag.noRenovations will begin after tonight's celebration of hotel's first three decades under Amway flag.noemail@noemail.org (Chris Knape)Renovations will begin after tonight's celebration of hotel's first three decades under Amway flag.tag:b2b, tag:Chris KnapeGrand Rapids lip dub, Downtown Development Authority honored by International Downtown Associationhttp://www.mlive.com/business/west-michigan/index.ssf/2011/09/grand_rapids_lip_dub_downtown.htmltag:Chris Knapenoemail@noemail.org (Chris Knape)Mon, 26 Sep 2011 14:33:36 GMTtag:www.mlive.com,2011:/business/west-michigan/index.ssf//3453.7030701Video seen by millions wins President's Award while DDA framework plan get Merit Award.noVideo seen by millions wins President's Award while DDA framework plan get Merit Award.noemail@noemail.org (Chris Knape)Video seen by millions wins President's Award while DDA framework plan get Merit Award.tag:Chris KnapeWolverine World Wide prepping concept shoe store downtown Grand Rapidshttp://www.mlive.com/business/west-michigan/index.ssf/2011/09/wolverine_world_wide_prepping.htmltag:b2btag:Chris Knapenoemail@noemail.org (Chris Knape)Tue, 20 Sep 2011 17:53:25 GMTtag:www.mlive.com,2011:/business/west-michigan/index.ssf//3453.7000907New store will be part of MoDiv retail incubator, further jumpstarts retail revival on Monroe Center.noNew store will be part of MoDiv retail incubator, further jumpstarts retail revival on Monroe Center.noemail@noemail.org (Chris Knape)New store will be part of MoDiv retail incubator, further jumpstarts retail revival on Monroe Center.tag:b2b, tag:Chris KnapeDowntown Grand Rapids bar news: My Bar & Grill changes hands, Buffalo Wild Wings delayed, but still happeninghttp://www.mlive.com/business/west-michigan/index.ssf/2011/09/downtown_grand_rapids_bar_news.htmltag:b2btag:Chris Knapenoemail@noemail.org (Chris Knape)Fri, 16 Sep 2011 17:10:22 GMTtag:www.mlive.com,2011:/business/west-michigan/index.ssf//3453.6982474Changes are in store for high-profile watering holes near Van Andel Arena.noChanges are in store for high-profile watering holes near Van Andel Arena.noemail@noemail.org (Chris Knape)Changes are in store for high-profile watering holes near Van Andel Arena.tag:b2b, tag:Chris KnapeFord Motor Co. brings don't touch or ask too many questions tour to Grand Rapids (commentary)http://www.mlive.com/business/west-michigan/index.ssf/2011/09/ford_motor_co_brings_dont_touc.htmltag:b2btag:Chris Knapenoemail@noemail.org (Chris Knape)Thu, 15 Sep 2011 18:55:55 GMTtag:www.mlive.com,2011:/business/west-michigan/index.ssf//3453.6977716Sure, take a look, but keep your hands off that Focus Electric!noSure, take a look, but keep your hands off that Focus Electric!noemail@noemail.org (Chris Knape)Sure, take a look, but keep your hands off that Focus Electric!tag:b2b, tag:Chris KnapeRockford Construction strikes again: Former City Market to get new storefront, new tenanthttp://www.mlive.com/business/west-michigan/index.ssf/2011/09/rockford_construction_strikes.htmltag:b2btag:Chris Knapenoemail@noemail.org (Chris Knape)Wed, 14 Sep 2011 19:01:31 GMTtag:www.mlive.com,2011:/business/west-michigan/index.ssf//3453.6972137Rockford Construction continues downtown rehabilitation work, also buys lot on Ionia.noRockford Construction continues downtown rehabilitation work, also buys lot on Ionia.noemail@noemail.org (Chris Knape)Rockford Construction continues downtown rehabilitation work, also buys lot on Ionia.tag:b2b, tag:Chris KnapeQdoba Mexican Grill opens in Grand Rapids Medical Mile food courthttp://www.mlive.com/business/west-michigan/index.ssf/2011/09/qdoba_mexican_grill_opens_in_g.htmltag:b2btag:Chris Knapenoemail@noemail.org (Chris Knape)Mon, 12 Sep 2011 19:37:05 GMTtag:www.mlive.com,2011:/business/west-michigan/index.ssf//3453.6962019Eatery is third to open in atrium between new medical office buildings on Michigan Street.noEatery is third to open in atrium between new medical office buildings on Michigan Street.noemail@noemail.org (Chris Knape)Eatery is third to open in atrium between new medical office buildings on Michigan Street.tag:b2b, tag:Chris KnapeFormer Founders Brewing location expected to play host to reborn Grand Rapids Brewing Co.http://www.mlive.com/business/west-michigan/index.ssf/2011/09/former_founders_brewing_locati.htmlcat:Shopping/restaurantstag:b2btag:Chris Knapetag:kalamabrewnoemail@noemail.org (Chris Knape)Fri, 9 Sep 2011 21:37:05 GMTtag:www.mlive.com,2011:/business/west-michigan/index.ssf//3453.6947380Brass Works Building could be home to another brewery in 2012.noBrass Works Building could be home to another brewery in 2012.noemail@noemail.org (Chris Knape)Brass Works Building could be home to another brewery in 2012.cat:Shopping/restaurants, tag:b2b, tag:Chris Knape, tag:kalamabrewRestaurant Partners takes over Michigan Street Grand Coney, opens new downtown cafehttp://www.mlive.com/business/west-michigan/index.ssf/2011/09/restaurant_partners_takes_over.htmltag:Chris Knapenoemail@noemail.org (Chris Knape)Thu, 8 Sep 2011 20:27:42 GMTtag:www.mlive.com,2011:/business/west-michigan/index.ssf//3453.6940225Owner of Beltline Bar plans few changes at popular 24/7 diner. Cafe 200 refreshes former Ottawa Cafe.noOwner of Beltline Bar plans few changes at popular 24/7 diner. Cafe 200 refreshes former Ottawa Cafe.noemail@noemail.org (Chris Knape)Owner of Beltline Bar plans few changes at popular 24/7 diner. Cafe 200 refreshes former Ottawa Cafe.tag:Chris KnapeGrand Rapids Brewing Co. to be reborn downtownhttp://www.mlive.com/business/west-michigan/index.ssf/2011/09/grand_rapids_brewing_co_to_be.htmltag:b2btag:Chris Knapetag:kalamabrewnoemail@noemail.org (Chris Knape)Thu, 1 Sep 2011 19:47:31 GMTtag:www.mlive.com,2011:/business/west-michigan/index.ssf//3453.6906228Relaunch of historic brand planned by well-known Grand Rapids bar owner in 2012.noRelaunch of historic brand planned by well-known Grand Rapids bar owner in 2012.noemail@noemail.org (Chris Knape)Relaunch of historic brand planned by well-known Grand Rapids bar owner in 2012.tag:b2b, tag:Chris Knape, tag:kalamabrewPolice shut down Amway operations in Indian state of Keralahttp://www.mlive.com/business/west-michigan/index.ssf/2011/08/police_shut_down_amway_operati.htmltag:Chris Knapenoemail@noemail.org (Chris Knape)Tue, 30 Aug 2011 21:22:08 GMTtag:www.mlive.com,2011:/business/west-michigan/index.ssf//3453.6895654Company denies wrongdoing amid allegations of running an illegal "money chain."noCompany denies wrongdoing amid allegations of running an illegal "money chain."noemail@noemail.org (Chris Knape)Company denies wrongdoing amid allegations of running an illegal "money chain."tag:Chris KnapeViceroy downsizes while Stella's spreads out -- why yang is now bigger than yin in downtown Grand Rapidshttp://www.mlive.com/business/west-michigan/index.ssf/2011/08/viceroy_downsizes_while_stella.htmlcat:Shopping/restaurantstag:b2btag:Chris Knapetag:Downtown Grand Rapidsnoemail@noemail.org (Chris Knape)Mon, 29 Aug 2011 18:56:19 GMTtag:www.mlive.com,2011:/business/west-michigan/index.ssf//3453.6889429Owner said smaller size will help maintain quality while giving Stella's customers more room.noOwner said smaller size will help maintain quality while giving Stella's customers more room.noemail@noemail.org (Chris Knape)Owner said smaller size will help maintain quality while giving Stella's customers more room.cat:Shopping/restaurants, tag:b2b, tag:Chris Knape, tag:Downtown Grand RapidsMichigan firms make Inc. 500|5000 list, but should we care? (commentary)http://www.mlive.com/business/west-michigan/index.ssf/2011/08/michigan_firms_make_inc_500500.htmltag:b2btag:Chris Knapenoemail@noemail.org (Chris Knape)Wed, 24 Aug 2011 17:46:15 GMTtag:www.mlive.com,2011:/business/west-michigan/index.ssf//3453.6858024Top companies show exponential growth while those on bottom show very little.noTop companies show exponential growth while those on bottom show very little.noemail@noemail.org (Chris Knape)Top companies show exponential growth while those on bottom show very little.tag:b2b, tag:Chris KnapeElk Brewing Co. being planned for empty Wealthy Street building in Grand Rapidshttp://www.mlive.com/business/west-michigan/index.ssf/2011/08/elk_brewing_co_being_planned_f.htmltag:b2btag:Chris Knapetag:kalamabrewnoemail@noemail.org (Chris Knape)Mon, 22 Aug 2011 20:31:36 GMTtag:www.mlive.com,2011:/business/west-michigan/index.ssf//3453.6847931Microbrewery would join thriving brewing community in the city's urban core.noMicrobrewery would join thriving brewing community in the city's urban core.noemail@noemail.org (Chris Knape)Microbrewery would join thriving brewing community in the city's urban core.tag:b2b, tag:Chris Knape, tag:kalamabrew