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Good year for Lake Express despite fuel surcharge

Good year for Lake Express despite fuel surcharge

Despite bad weather in early summer and skyrocketing fuel costs that required a surcharge, the Lake Express high-speed ferry that runs from Muskegon to Milwaukee had a good year in 2008, marking five years in business.

New airline could create Renaissance Zone near Ford Airport

New airline could create Renaissance Zone near Ford Airport

Dozens of businesses located within three miles of Gerald R. Ford International Airport may qualify for Renaissance Zone status, if lawmakers approve a package of bills that have been introduced in the State House.

Muskegon markets excess wastewater treatment capacity

Muskegon markets excess wastewater treatment capacity

The shrinkage of industry in Michigan has had some far-reaching ripple effects, such as the excess capacity at the Muskegon County Wastewater Management System.

Economy hits United Way: Campaign faces decreased donations

Economy hits United Way: Campaign faces decreased donations

The Heart of West Michigan United Way issued a plea to the community last week to donate more money to avoid an $800,000 decrease in this year's campaign.

The future of the Muskegon County Airport

The future of the Muskegon County Airport

Monday's version of the Grand Rapids Business Journal will take a closer look at the Muskegon County Airport.

West Michigan Sciences & Technology Initiative 'speeds up'

West Michigan Sciences & Technology Initiative 'speeds up'

Now approaching its fifth anniversary, West Michigan Sciences & Technology Initiative has gradually moved away from providing lab space for life sciences entrepreneurs and startups to focus more on the commercialization of products and services.

Grand Rapids hosting U-M real estate forum; showing off development

Grand Rapids hosting U-M real estate forum; showing off development

Real estate professionals from across the state will gather in Grand Rapids Wednesday and Thursday at Amway Grand Plaza Hotel for the 22nd annual University of Michigan and Urban Land Institute Real Estate Forum.

Record year for Michigan's Adventure

Record year for Michigan's Adventure

The 2008 season added up to "record attendance and record revenue" according to the general manager of Michigan's Adventure.

Health industry shapes GRCC entry-level training

Health industry shapes GRCC entry-level training

Grand Rapids Community College was responding to industry requests when it established three new training programs last year for entry-level health care jobs, said the director of training solutions.

New era begins for Klingman's at the former site of Rogers Department Store

New era begins for Klingman's at the former site of Rogers Department Store

The Israels family doesn't just see the new Klingman's as another nice local store. No, their experience tells them that their newly revamped building will turn the furniture store into a showroom that will lure lovers of fine furniture from throughout the Midwest.

Tourism stays steady, but funding may run out

Tourism stays steady, but funding may run out

Though the numbers are not in yet, experts in the tourism industry are reporting positive signs for this year's summer season, despite rising gas prices and unemployment rates.

Web developers have more fun by the lake

Web developers have more fun by the lake

Some young computer programmers who train Web developers had been traveling around the country to provide training to employees at companies such as Xerox and Disney.

High gas prices fuel benefits for Herman Miller employees

High gas prices fuel benefits for Herman Miller employees

The high price of driving to work has led Herman Miller to offer some new benefits to its employees who are willing to make some changes in their transportation lifestyle.

GRBJ: Fight over West Michigan casinos heat up

GRBJ: Fight over West Michigan casinos heat up

The competition among tribal casinos is heating up in West Michigan, before they even open.  

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