Oakland Business

MPI Research says animal welfare act issues have been settled

2013-05-21T21:30:30Z

Scientific testing company MPI Research says it has settled its issues with federal authorities regarding violations of the U.S. Animal Welfare Act and there are no other outstanding matters.

Gentex Corp. announces departure of its chief financial officer

2013-05-21T21:20:49Z

"Steve Dykman is a longtime, valued associate at Gentex, and we wish him the best in his future endeavors," said Gentex Corporation Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Fred Bauer, in a news release.

Borgess Health recognizes nurses at Friends of Borgess Nursing Awards

2013-05-21T20:07:00Z

Here are nurses who received awards for their work this month.

Better Business Bureau warns of callers offering free medical alert systems

2013-05-21T19:18:32Z

In most cases seniors are receiving "robo-calls" from a company identifying itself as "Medical Alert Systems" or "Senior Medical Labs" offering a free medical alert system, according to the BBB.

West Michigan Cancer Center expands oncology team, adds Dr. Tolga Tuncer

2013-05-21T19:15:00Z

Tuncer is board certified in internal medicine and neuro oncology and board eligible in hematology and medical oncology.

Clio Farm Bureau Insurance agent named a 2013 'Select Agent'

2013-05-21T19:00:00Z

Farm Bureau Insurance agent Patrick McGuire of Clio has been named one of Farm Bureau Insurance’s Select Personal Property Lines Agents.

Google Glass: Newmind Group shares new gadget with IT professionals in Kalamazoo (video)

2013-05-21T18:22:00Z

Newmind Group invited IT professionals to collaborate and play with their new Google Glass device during a conference on Tuesday.

Gas surges to $3.99 in West Michigan, mixed outlook as Memorial Day weekend nears

2013-05-21T16:08:17Z

More than 1 million Michiganders are expected to travel this weekend for the Memorial Day holiday.

Christina Keller named president of key unit at Cascade Engineering

2013-05-21T14:30:57Z

The youngest daughter of Fred Keller, Cascade Engineering's chairman and CEO, Keller will lead business strategy and operations at CKT's four facilities in Mount Airy, N.C., Montpelier, Ohio, and Brownsville and Fort Worth, Texas, which together comprise more than 500 employees.

Freakin' Unbelievable Burgers celebrates first anniversary with announcement of expansion, franchising opportunities

2013-05-21T12:10:00Z

The company's president and founder Brent Skaggs said that he made the decision based on an increase in demand and national attention, with the hopes of a quick expansion across Michigan and beyond.

Herter Music Center's former Saginaw Township location to be demolished, mattress store to be built

2013-05-21T11:45:00Z

A new mattress store is coming to Tittabawassee Road in Saginaw Township where Herter Music Center was located.

Flint-based human resource company to host HR Law Lunch and Learn seminar

2013-05-20T23:00:00Z

The workshop will cover HR and employment law issues to reduce organizations' risk.

MPI Research of Mattawan fined $6,911 for Animal Welfare Act violations; watchdog groups says that's too little

2013-05-20T22:45:00Z

The animal rights group that filed the complaints that triggered the fine said that is a paltry amount that does not begin to punish the company or provide an incentive for large companies to treat animal better.

Founder of art and decor manufacturer to visit new Grandville store

2013-05-20T22:30:00Z

The founder of an Ohio-based manufacturing facility known for its art and home-décor will visit its newly opened store in Grandville on Tuesday.

501 Bar & Grill plans to host grand re-opening at 'the end of May' following closure of Wizeguys Pizza

2013-05-20T21:10:32Z

Wizeguys closed suddenly in mid-March 2013 to make way for the expansion of 501.

Kalamazoo area Realtors raise more than $10,000 for Big Brothers Big Sisters

2013-05-20T20:00:00Z

The event was one of 15 Bowl for Kids Sake events held in five Southwest Michigan counties that raised a total of $106,000.

Realtors lament lack of houses to sell as they enter 'prime time'

2013-05-20T19:46:46Z

The average price of a home sold in West Michigan last month was nearly $155,000, a 22 percent increase over last year's average home sales price of $127,000.

People on The Move in Kalamazoo (five photos)

2013-05-20T19:25:09Z

People on The Move announces the new title or working role of local people moving from one paid position to another.

Flint STRIVE gets $150,000 grant from C.S. Mott for job training, placement of Flint-area residents

2013-05-20T18:00:00Z

The grant represents about 60 percent of the organization's operating budget for the 2013 calendar year.

New Launch MI Lab and other Kalamazoo operations playing roles in diabetes breakthroughs by Metabolic Solutions

2013-05-20T17:15:00Z

Launch MI Lab is a 6-month-old, 2,300-square-foot laboratory that supports companies by providing affordable testing space and specialized lab instrumentation.