Knape's Cornerhttp://blog.mlive.com/knapescorner/West Michigan Business News and Analysis by Chris KnapeenMovable Type Enterprise 4.29-advance http://www.sixapart.com/movabletype/noWest Michigan Business News and Analysis by Chris Knapeknapescornerhttp://feedburner.google.comShould Amazon.com pay Michigan tax? Retail groups say yes, as Amazon offers discount to walk out of local storeshttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/knapescorner/~3/M_lTSkPeprQ/retail_groups_assail_amazons_w.html644891Chris KnapeWed, 07 Dec 2011 22:12:47 PSTtag:www.mlive.com,2011:/business/index.ssf//2425.7397014.20111208011247 ]]>Saturday deal promises smart phone app users up to $15 off for scanning items in store then buying them online.http://www.mlive.com/business/index.ssf/2011/12/retail_groups_assail_amazons_w.htmlGrand Rapids Pizza Delivery offers free pizza for veterans, active duty military on Veterans Dayhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/knapescorner/~3/8MVf7mctZGQ/grand_rapids_pizza_delivery_of.html644891Chris KnapeMon, 07 Nov 2011 12:38:23 PSTtag:www.mlive.com,2011:/business/west-michigan/index.ssf//3453.7249750 ]]>Owner wants to honor those who serve and provide place to connect with others over a meal.http://www.mlive.com/business/west-michigan/index.ssf/2011/11/grand_rapids_pizza_delivery_of.html"Prohibition" ends at Grove: Eatery in Grand Rapids East Hills opens its barhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/knapescorner/~3/pv5P9K7m0mw/prohibition_ends_at_grove_eate.html644891Chris KnapeWed, 26 Oct 2011 20:37:21 PDTtag:www.mlive.com,2011:/business/west-michigan/index.ssf//3453.7187509 ]]>Hot new East Hills restaurant gets nod serve beer, wine and spirits from Liquor Control Commission.http://www.mlive.com/business/west-michigan/index.ssf/2011/10/prohibition_ends_at_grove_eate.htmlCorazon: New cafe opens downtown Grand Rapids offering fresh 'modern' Mexican disheshttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/knapescorner/~3/RueWcPHy7AA/corazon_new_cafe_opens_downtow.html644891Chris KnapeWed, 26 Oct 2011 12:31:28 PDTtag:www.mlive.com,2011:/business/west-michigan/index.ssf//3453.7186530 ]]>Cafe is paired with Afternoon Delight Catering in former Pikositos location on Division Avenue.http://www.mlive.com/business/west-michigan/index.ssf/2011/10/corazon_new_cafe_opens_downtow.htmlMadCap Coffee Co. heading to Washington D.C., Williams-Sonomahttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/knapescorner/~3/SeYvpUaVGiw/madcap_coffee_co_heading_to_wa.html403174644891Chris KnapeFri, 07 Oct 2011 15:01:10 PDTtag:www.mlive.com,2011:/business/west-michigan/index.ssf//3453.7072169 ]]>Upscale downtown Grand Rapids shop chooses nation's capital for its second location.http://www.mlive.com/business/west-michigan/index.ssf/2011/10/madcap_coffee_co_heading_to_wa.htmlGet Your Hands Dirty: Empty Olds Manor hotel cries for help (for ArtPrize)http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/knapescorner/~3/chwuxYodXkY/get_your_hands_dirty_empty_olds_manor_hotel_cries_for_help_for_artprize.html511725644891Chris KnapeThu, 29 Sep 2011 11:20:54 PDTtag:www.mlive.com,2011:/artprize/index.ssf//8000085.7048126 ]]>Banner will wrap ground floor of long-vacant old hotel controlled by DeVos family's RDV Corp.http://www.mlive.com/artprize/index.ssf/2011/09/get_your_hands_dirty_empty_olds_manor_hotel_cries_for_help_for_artprize.htmlAmway Grand will mark 30 years as downtown landmark, begin overhaul of its largest ballroomhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/knapescorner/~3/Pyk6jd7vNVA/amway_grand_will_mark_30_years.html403174644891Chris KnapeWed, 28 Sep 2011 13:03:31 PDTtag:www.mlive.com,2011:/business/west-michigan/index.ssf//3453.7043393 ]]>Renovations will begin after tonight's celebration of hotel's first three decades under Amway flag.http://www.mlive.com/business/west-michigan/index.ssf/2011/09/amway_grand_will_mark_30_years.htmlGrand Rapids lip dub, Downtown Development Authority honored by International Downtown Associationhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/knapescorner/~3/rac_g0RuWfU/grand_rapids_lip_dub_downtown.html644891Chris KnapeTue, 27 Sep 2011 04:45:44 PDTtag:www.mlive.com,2011:/business/west-michigan/index.ssf//3453.7030701 ]]>Video seen by millions wins President's Award while DDA framework plan get Merit Award.http://www.mlive.com/business/west-michigan/index.ssf/2011/09/grand_rapids_lip_dub_downtown.htmlWolverine World Wide prepping concept shoe store downtown Grand Rapidshttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/knapescorner/~3/WyfRnrcPrk4/wolverine_world_wide_prepping.html403174644891Chris KnapeTue, 20 Sep 2011 11:55:26 PDTtag:www.mlive.com,2011:/business/west-michigan/index.ssf//3453.7000907 ]]>New store will be part of MoDiv retail incubator, further jumpstarts retail revival on Monroe Center.http://www.mlive.com/business/west-michigan/index.ssf/2011/09/wolverine_world_wide_prepping.htmlDowntown Grand Rapids bar news: My Bar & Grill changes hands, Buffalo Wild Wings delayed, but still happeninghttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/knapescorner/~3/u8AufL0yy0c/downtown_grand_rapids_bar_news.html403174644891Chris KnapeFri, 16 Sep 2011 12:34:41 PDTtag:www.mlive.com,2011:/business/west-michigan/index.ssf//3453.6982474 ]]>Changes are in store for high-profile watering holes near Van Andel Arena.http://www.mlive.com/business/west-michigan/index.ssf/2011/09/downtown_grand_rapids_bar_news.htmlFord Motor Co. brings don't touch or ask too many questions tour to Grand Rapids (commentary)http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/knapescorner/~3/sAla6Dtdwp8/ford_motor_co_brings_dont_touc.html403174644891Chris KnapeThu, 15 Sep 2011 15:01:16 PDTtag:www.mlive.com,2011:/business/west-michigan/index.ssf//3453.6977716 ]]>Sure, take a look, but keep your hands off that Focus Electric!http://www.mlive.com/business/west-michigan/index.ssf/2011/09/ford_motor_co_brings_dont_touc.htmlRockford Construction strikes again: Former City Market to get new storefront, new tenanthttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/knapescorner/~3/UWK9sQFWak4/rockford_construction_strikes.html403174644891Chris KnapeWed, 14 Sep 2011 11:52:22 PDTtag:www.mlive.com,2011:/business/west-michigan/index.ssf//3453.6972137 ]]>Rockford Construction continues downtown rehabilitation work, also buys lot on Ionia.http://www.mlive.com/business/west-michigan/index.ssf/2011/09/rockford_construction_strikes.htmlQdoba Mexican Grill opens in Grand Rapids Medical Mile food courthttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/knapescorner/~3/mqBqX6K0f7U/qdoba_mexican_grill_opens_in_g.html403174644891Chris KnapeMon, 12 Sep 2011 19:06:52 PDTtag:www.mlive.com,2011:/business/west-michigan/index.ssf//3453.6962019 ]]>Eatery is third to open in atrium between new medical office buildings on Michigan Street.http://www.mlive.com/business/west-michigan/index.ssf/2011/09/qdoba_mexican_grill_opens_in_g.htmlFormer Founders Brewing location expected to play host to reborn Grand Rapids Brewing Co.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/knapescorner/~3/-pvRYkmUl8c/former_founders_brewing_locati.htmlShopping/restaurants40317464489199932Chris KnapeSat, 10 Sep 2011 07:26:33 PDTtag:www.mlive.com,2011:/business/west-michigan/index.ssf//3453.6947380 ]]>Brass Works Building could be home to another brewery in 2012.http://www.mlive.com/business/west-michigan/index.ssf/2011/09/former_founders_brewing_locati.htmlRestaurant Partners takes over Michigan Street Grand Coney, opens new downtown cafehttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/knapescorner/~3/0DC6mMR5Stw/restaurant_partners_takes_over.html644891Chris KnapeThu, 08 Sep 2011 12:56:55 PDTtag:www.mlive.com,2011:/business/west-michigan/index.ssf//3453.6940225 ]]>Owner of Beltline Bar plans few changes at popular 24/7 diner. Cafe 200 refreshes former Ottawa Cafe.http://www.mlive.com/business/west-michigan/index.ssf/2011/09/restaurant_partners_takes_over.htmlGrand Rapids Brewing Co. to be reborn downtownhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/knapescorner/~3/JcTB62C028s/grand_rapids_brewing_co_to_be.html40317464489199932Chris KnapeThu, 01 Sep 2011 13:41:27 PDTtag:www.mlive.com,2011:/business/west-michigan/index.ssf//3453.6906228 ]]>Relaunch of historic brand planned by well-known Grand Rapids bar owner in 2012.http://www.mlive.com/business/west-michigan/index.ssf/2011/09/grand_rapids_brewing_co_to_be.htmlPolice shut down Amway operations in Indian state of Keralahttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/knapescorner/~3/GUeDKxgSk2M/police_shut_down_amway_operati.html644891Chris KnapeTue, 30 Aug 2011 19:17:08 PDTtag:www.mlive.com,2011:/business/west-michigan/index.ssf//3453.6895654 ]]>Company denies wrongdoing amid allegations of running an illegal "money chain."http://www.mlive.com/business/west-michigan/index.ssf/2011/08/police_shut_down_amway_operati.htmlViceroy downsizes while Stella's spreads out -- why yang is now bigger than yin in downtown Grand Rapidshttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/knapescorner/~3/6AslcdesSCM/viceroy_downsizes_while_stella.htmlShopping/restaurants403174644891544325Chris KnapeMon, 29 Aug 2011 12:17:26 PDTtag:www.mlive.com,2011:/business/west-michigan/index.ssf//3453.6889429 ]]>Owner said smaller size will help maintain quality while giving Stella's customers more room.http://www.mlive.com/business/west-michigan/index.ssf/2011/08/viceroy_downsizes_while_stella.htmlMichigan firms make Inc. 500|5000 list, but should we care? (commentary)http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/knapescorner/~3/Y8qjQw1DTsQ/michigan_firms_make_inc_500500.html403174644891Chris KnapeWed, 24 Aug 2011 10:44:05 PDTtag:www.mlive.com,2011:/business/west-michigan/index.ssf//3453.6858024 ]]>Top companies show exponential growth while those on bottom show very little.http://www.mlive.com/business/west-michigan/index.ssf/2011/08/michigan_firms_make_inc_500500.htmlElk Brewing Co. being planned for empty Wealthy Street building in Grand Rapidshttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/knapescorner/~3/rWKZ5h0n8KU/elk_brewing_co_being_planned_f.html40317464489199932Chris KnapeTue, 23 Aug 2011 05:53:55 PDTtag:www.mlive.com,2011:/business/west-michigan/index.ssf//3453.6847931 ]]>Microbrewery would join thriving brewing community in the city's urban core.http://www.mlive.com/business/west-michigan/index.ssf/2011/08/elk_brewing_co_being_planned_f.htmlnonadult