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Tuesday, March 19, 2013  Meijer is expanding a program that's designed to support small, local businesses.

Wednesday, February 13, 2013  The Grand Rapids based company has announced a 2013 investment that will create 1,500 jobs across the Midwest.

Monday, December 31, 2012  The island, located in Lake Huron between Michigan's Upper and Lower peninsulas, is dominated by the 125-year old, 385-room Grand Hotel.

Thursday, December 20, 2012  Gov. Rick Snyder has signed several tax and regulatory reforms in the hopes of creating more and better jobs for Michigan families.

Monday, November 19, 2012  Uncertainty. It might just be the best word to describe the so-called ‘fiscal cliff.’ Drastic spending cuts and tax hikes are set to kick in at the end of the year, if congress doesn't come to terms on a new budget.

Tuesday, October 02, 2012  Ford Motor Co. says its U.S. sales were flat in September as increases in sales of cars and SUVs were weighed down by lower truck sales.

Wednesday, September 26, 2012  Michigan Attorney General Bill Schuette says about 148,000 state mortgage customers who lost their homes to foreclosure are being sent claims forms as part of a $25 billion national settlement of complaints about improper conduct by lenders.

Monday, September 03, 2012  Business owners new to downtown Traverse City along with those who have been around for years are reporting strong summer sales.

Monday, August 20, 2012  The Bank of Northern Michigan works with hundreds of small and mid-sized businesses in the area and through these client interactions, it's gained a solid business economic perspective for 2012.

Friday, March 02, 2012  Governor Snyder will take part in the Regional Economic Summit and then spend some time at an area school.

Friday, August 12, 2011  As Washington works to fix the Nation's debt crisis, the effects are still being seen on the Nations financial system and this is causing a great deal of frustration.

Tuesday, March 01, 2011  Organizers say placemaking is important because the key to economic prosperity is to create a place that is welcoming and alluring to talented workers.

Thursday, January 14, 2010  Business and community leaders in Northern Michigan are trying to find ways to push through economic obstacles.

Wednesday, December 02, 2009  A new study says Michigan has lost $1.9 billion in economic output

Monday, November 09, 2009  The city manager of Grand Rapids says up to 150 city employees will be laid off Jan. 1