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How many Kent County employees earn $150,000 and above?

By Grand Rapids Reporter | Jun 21, 2022

61 Kent County employees earn $150,000 or more annually, according to the Mackinac Center for Public Policy.

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Participating Kent County Ace Hardware stores hosting June 25 sale and BBQ party to get you ready for the Fourth of July

By Grand Rapids Reporter | Jun 20, 2022

Participating Kent County Ace Hardware stores are offering free delivery and assembly on all grills $399 and up, as part of the celebration.

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Gov. Whitmer: 'Today’s investments by Coastal Container and Hudsonville Creamery will create a combined 138 good-paying jobs for Michiganders in and around Holland'

By Andy Nghiem | Jun 20, 2022

Two Michigan business have received support from the Michigan Strategic Fund to help their expansion plans which will create 138 new jobs and generate a total private investment of $87.7 million.

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Sale at participating Kent County Ace Hardware stores starting June 29 will help you throw amazing Fourth of July party

By Grand Rapids Reporter | Jun 20, 2022

Fourth of July sale starting June 29 to get you stocked up in time for the holiday.

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Back to Business Podcast

By Press release submission | Jun 20, 2022

The Back to Business Podcast team spent last Tuesday live at the 2022 West Michigan CEO Summit recording interviews with West Michigan's top leaders.

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Big earners: who makes $100,000 and above in Kent County?

By Grand Rapids Reporter | Jun 20, 2022

463 Kent County employees earn $100,000 or more annually, according to the Mackinac Center for Public Policy.

Grand Rapids company Steelcase Inc. (SCS:NYQ) working in Household Goods and Home Construction sees value rise 203.4% in week ending June 18

By Grand Rapids Reporter | Jun 19, 2022

Whirlpool Corp. (WHR:NYQ) was the highest Household Goods and Home Construction company headquartered in Michigan on June 17.

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Whitmer: Byron Road bridge reopening 'something for drivers in Ottawa County to celebrate'

By Art Benavidez | Jun 18, 2022

The Byron Road bridge over the Black River is once again open, a recent press release from Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s office said.

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Grand Rapids Reporter area weekly mass times

By Grand Rapids Reporter | Jun 18, 2022

The following parishes in the Grand Rapids Reporter coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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State of Michigan spends over $79 million on public education employees working at the Kent County Intermediate School District in 2021

By Grand Rapids Reporter | Jun 18, 2022

The State of Michigan spent $79,496,277 on public education employees working at the Kent County Intermediate School District in 2021, making this the 11th-ranked organization in terms of total salary paid by the state.

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63 real estate appraiser licenses set to expire in Kent County during July

By Grand Rapids Reporter | Jun 18, 2022

There are 63 real estate appraiser licenses held by individuals from Kent County set to expire during July, according to Michigan's Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA).

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City, conservancy celebrate Ecliptic rededication at Rosa Parks Circle

By Press release submission | Jun 17, 2022

The City of Grand Rapids today rededicated Ecliptic at Rosa Parks Circle in partnership with the Rosa Parks Circle Conservancy following a rehabilitation project.

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One prepaid funeral provider license set to expire in Kent County during July

By Grand Rapids Reporter | Jun 17, 2022

There is one prepaid funeral provider license held by an organization from Kent County set to expire during July, according to Michigan's Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA).

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State of Michigan spends over $1 million on public education employees working at Grand Rapids Child Discovery Center in 2021

By Grand Rapids Reporter | Jun 17, 2022

The State of Michigan spent $1,252,982 on public education employees working at Grand Rapids Child Discovery Center in 2021, making this the 596th-ranked organization in terms of total salary paid by the state.

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Two carnival/amusement licenses set to expire in Kent County during July

By Grand Rapids Reporter | Jun 16, 2022

There are two carnival/amusement licenses held by individuals from Kent County set to expire during July, according to Michigan's Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA).

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One professional license issued in Kent in May

By Grand Rapids Reporter | Jun 16, 2022

There was one professional license issued in Kent during May, unchanged from the previous month, according to data provided by Michigan's Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA).

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Kent County ranks 2nd in issuing professional licenses in May

By Grand Rapids Reporter | Jun 16, 2022

There was one professional license issued in Kent County in May, an 80-percent decrease from the same month of the previous year, according to the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA).

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Create Great Leaders Annual Party on August 3

By Press release submission | Jun 16, 2022

Save the date for one of our most exciting events of the year!

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Great Lakes Ace offering YETI products for your next adventure

By Grand Rapids Reporter | Jun 16, 2022

Great Lakes Ace offers the latest YETI products to keep your drinks cool on any adventure.

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Find your favorite YETI accessories at Great Lakes Ace

By Grand Rapids Reporter | Jun 16, 2022

Great Lakes Ace offers the latest YETI products to keep your drinks cool on any adventure.