West Michigan Businesshttp://www.mlive.com/business/west-michigan/index.ssf/Business, Auto Industry, Economy, Finance NewsenFri, 03 Jul 2009 11:25:39 PDTMovable Type Enterprise 1.52 http://www.sixapart.com/movabletype/noBusiness, Auto Industry, Economy, Finance Newswmbrhttp://feedburner.google.comFriends bring fruity liqueur Sharkwater to local marketshttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/wmbr/~3/JqetPgwJKyA/friends_bring_fruity_liqueur_s.htmlFeatured - Grand RapidsMLive - BusinessRegion - Grand RapidsShopping/restaurantsGarret Ellison | The Grand Rapids PressFri, 03 Jul 2009 11:25:39 PDTtag:www.mlive.com,2009:/business/west-michigan/index.ssf//3453.3157653 ]]>CEDAR SPRINGS -- What started out as a casual concoction that Jeff DeYoung mixed for friends at dinner parties and barbecues is hitting grocery shelves around the state. Currently found in Family Fare and D&W Fresh Market stores in West...http://www.mlive.com/business/west-michigan/index.ssf/2009/07/friends_bring_fruity_liqueur_s.htmlGrand Valley State University survey shows economic indicators picked up for Junehttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/wmbr/~3/_LA6E9HCwvQ/grand_valley_state_university.htmlEconomy/JobsNews - Grand RapidsRegion - Grand RapidsThe Grand Rapids Press staffFri, 03 Jul 2009 11:00:57 PDTtag:www.mlive.com,2009:/business/west-michigan/index.ssf//3453.3157447 ]]>GRAND RAPIDS - June economic indicators were much more positive for the Grand Rapids area economy compared to May, according to a survey compiled by Brian Long, director of Supply Management Research in the Seidman College of Business at Grand...http://www.mlive.com/business/west-michigan/index.ssf/2009/07/grand_valley_state_university.htmlBusiness is booming at downtown Grand Rapids hotels for Fourth of Julyhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/wmbr/~3/2WF2WtpBJKg/business_is_booming_at_downtow.htmlFeatured - Grand RapidsMLive - BusinessNews - Grand RapidsRegion - Grand RapidsShopping/restaurantsNicolas Persons | The Grand Rapids PressFri, 03 Jul 2009 07:21:00 PDTtag:www.mlive.com,2009:/business/west-michigan/index.ssf//3453.3156405 ]]>Paul L. Newby II | The Grand Rapids PressA different angle: Nicholas Griffioen and Alissa Mundt's table at Cygnus 27 in the Amway Grand Plaza Hotel offers a view of the Grand River, where fireworks will be launched Saturday. GRAND...http://www.mlive.com/business/west-michigan/index.ssf/2009/07/business_is_booming_at_downtow.htmlFireworks sales fizzle: West Michigan tent operators hope for last-minute rushhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/wmbr/~3/mDXX1OleS0c/fireworks_sales_fizzle_west_mi.htmlMLive - BusinessNews - Grand RapidsRegion - Grand RapidsTop Story - Grand RapidsMatt Vande Bunte | The Grand Rapids PressFri, 03 Jul 2009 06:25:53 PDTtag:www.mlive.com,2009:/business/west-michigan/index.ssf//3453.3156136 ]]>Warmer holiday forecast has them optimistic about a strong grand finale to the season.http://www.mlive.com/business/west-michigan/index.ssf/2009/07/fireworks_sales_fizzle_west_mi.htmlMeijer, Acme Township group sign no-lawsuit agreementhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/wmbr/~3/U_l5zUVep-8/meijer_acme_township_group_sig.htmlFeatured - Grand RapidsTop Story - Grand RapidsShandra Martinez | The Grand Rapids PressFri, 03 Jul 2009 06:26:27 PDTtag:www.mlive.com,2009:/news/grand-rapids/index.ssf//3625.3149794 ]]>Meijer, developer agree to pay $75,000 to group that fought proposed superstore.http://www.mlive.com/news/grand-rapids/index.ssf/2009/07/meijer_acme_township_group_sig.htmlSan Diego-based group to buy Pfizer office building on Portage Road http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/wmbr/~3/O1de0PgXaNQ/san_diegobased_group_to_buy_pf.htmlNews - KalamazooRegion - Kalamazoo46990646990246990446990850284316904Al Jones | Kalamazoo GazetteThu, 02 Jul 2009 10:44:55 PDTtag:www.mlive.com,2009:/business/west-michigan/index.ssf//3453.3149305 ]]>Tess McEnroe / Gazette FilePfizer Inc.'s unused office building at Romence Road and Portage Road in Portage has a prospective new owner. PORTAGE -- A San Diego-based investment group is negotiating with Pfizer Inc. to buy the pharmaceutical company's vacant...http://www.mlive.com/business/west-michigan/index.ssf/2009/07/san_diegobased_group_to_buy_pf.htmlInternational Aid ceases operationshttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/wmbr/~3/txI5G30ScGs/international_aid_ceases_opera.htmlBreaking NewsletterMLive - HealthRegion - WMBRBusiness Review West MichiganThu, 02 Jul 2009 06:20:27 PDTtag:www.mlive.com,2009:/business/west-michigan/index.ssf//3453.3147628 ]]>Spring Lake-based not-for-profit International Aid said today it is ceasing operations effective immediately. In the announcement, issued yesterday afternoon, Board Chair Roger Spoelman said the board voted yesterday to shut down the agency. "While this was a tough decision for...http://www.mlive.com/business/west-michigan/index.ssf/2009/07/international_aid_ceases_opera.htmlPfizer launches free prescription program for those who lose their jobshttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/wmbr/~3/TsDYF4zL7wE/pfizer_launches_free_prescript.htmlFeatured - Grand RapidsNews - KalamazooRegion - Kalamazoo46885329722546885546885146885750284Al Jones | Kalamazoo GazetteThu, 02 Jul 2009 16:39:03 PDTtag:www.mlive.com,2009:/business/west-michigan/index.ssf//3453.3141219Pfizer Inc. launched a program Wednesday to help newly unemployed Americans who have no prescription drug coverage and who no longer have the financial means to continue receiving medications made by Pfizer.
]]>Pfizer Inc. launched a program Wednesday to help newly unemployed Americans who have no prescription drug coverage and who no longer have the financial means to continue receiving medications made by Pfizer.http://www.mlive.com/business/west-michigan/index.ssf/2009/07/pfizer_launches_free_prescript.htmlSteelcase, Herman Miller: Still investinghttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/wmbr/~3/sVh5Zj0vvjg/steelcase_herman_miller_still.htmlMLive - BusinessManufacturingRegion - WMBRMark Sanchez | Business Review Western MichiganThu, 02 Jul 2009 05:29:27 PDTtag:www.mlive.com,2009:/business/west-michigan/index.ssf//3453.3132687 ]]>Hackett As their companies reported large declines in quarterly revenues, chief executives at Steelcase Inc. and Herman Miller Inc. said they're maintaining investments that will better position their companies coming out of the downturn. Zeeland-based Herman Miller recently bought Nemschoff...http://www.mlive.com/business/west-michigan/index.ssf/2009/07/steelcase_herman_miller_still.htmlU-M professor says Michigan could be the film headquarters of the Midwesthttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/wmbr/~3/7fDqUrBGCxg/um_professor_says_michigan_cou.htmlDan Meisler | Ann Arbor Business ReviewThu, 02 Jul 2009 06:31:49 PDTtag:www.mlive.com,2009:/business/ann-arbor/index.ssf//5005.3133092 ]]>Lisa Allmendinger | The Ann Arbor News A film crew sets up to shoot a scene for the movie "Betty Anne Waters" in Chelsea. Jim Burnstein, University of Michigan professor and Hollywood screenwriter, was one of the main architects of...http://www.mlive.com/business/ann-arbor/index.ssf/2009/07/um_professor_says_michigan_cou.htmlBusiness Review Opinion: Knowledge is powerhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/wmbr/~3/JM5Ay2gBjnk/business_review_opinion_knowle.htmlBusiness - Ann Arbor BusinessBusiness - OaklandRegion - WMBRB. Candace Beeke | Business Review Western MichiganThu, 02 Jul 2009 04:46:33 PDTtag:blog.mlive.com,2009:/westsidestory//5446.3132230 ]]>Gen-Xers will recognize the phrase, "Knowledge is power," from the popular Schoolhouse Rock songs many grew up with. The older generations will sigh at the idea that such an obvious tenet needs to be reinforced with catchy children's anthems. But...http://blog.mlive.com/westsidestory/2009/07/business_review_opinion_knowle.htmlFilm commissioner to West Michigan: 'Get serious'http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/wmbr/~3/rzhywpNPeI4/film_commissioner_to_west_mich.htmlMLive - BusinessNewsletter Profiles - WMBRRegion - WMBROlivia Pulsinelli | Business Review Western MichiganThu, 02 Jul 2009 03:49:27 PDTtag:www.mlive.com,2009:/business/west-michigan/index.ssf//3453.3132721 ]]>Photo by Johnny QuirinCorey Niemchick, left, and John Evans of Storytelling Pictures founded the Grand Rapids Film Festival. West Michigan is already home to a handful of well-respected film festivals -- most notably the Waterfront Film Festival, which was held...http://www.mlive.com/business/west-michigan/index.ssf/2009/07/film_commissioner_to_west_mich.htmlNames and faces for July 2http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/wmbr/~3/Pa7ggjvH36I/names_and_faces_for_july_2.htmlNames and notesRegion - Grand RapidsThe Grand Rapids PressThu, 02 Jul 2009 00:50:27 PDTtag:www.mlive.com,2009:/business/west-michigan/index.ssf//3453.3144887 ]]>Personnel changes John Cekander joined Bissell Homecare Inc. as project manager. Mikula Chiropractic PC hired Stacy Vander Meulen as a certified massage therapist....http://www.mlive.com/business/west-michigan/index.ssf/2009/07/names_and_faces_for_july_2.htmlNorton Shores Meijer gas station now open for businesshttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/wmbr/~3/5VU9ePzMYOg/norton_shores_meijer_gas_stati.htmlLocal reports | The Muskegon ChronicleWed, 01 Jul 2009 23:50:14 PDTtag:www.mlive.com,2009:/news/muskegon/index.ssf//4582.3146292 ]]>NORTON SHORES -- One of the last major features of the upgrade and renovation of the Meijer Inc. store in Norton Shores was Tuesday's opening of the gas station. Located at Seaway Drive and Norton Avenue in the Meijer parking...http://www.mlive.com/news/muskegon/index.ssf/2009/07/norton_shores_meijer_gas_stati.htmlAutomakers see June sales increase compared to May, but down from 2008http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/wmbr/~3/IEreMHJxCr8/automakers_see_june_sales_incr.htmlTop Story - Grand RapidsRick Haglund | Detroit BureauThu, 02 Jul 2009 07:07:55 PDTtag:www.mlive.com,2009:/auto/index.ssf//4434.3144649 ]]>Automakers may be emerging from the worst sales downturn in more than 25 years.http://www.mlive.com/auto/index.ssf/2009/07/automakers_see_june_sales_incr.htmlnonadult