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Martin Commercial Properties | 1st Half of 2024 saw a stable Industrial Market, Office Vacancy Remaining at a 20-Year High, and a Surge in Retail Build-to-Suit Development
EAST LANSING, Mich. – Martin Commercial Properties, the leading authority in Mid-Michigan's commercial real estate landscape, has unveiled its highly anticipated biannual Market Insights Report. This comprehensive dossier delves into the industrial, office, and retail sectors, providing invaluable insights into the region's real estate dynamics for the first half...
Lawyer removed from Dominion case over ‘truly egregious misconduct’
Stefanie Lambert, an attorney charged with illegally accessing Michigan voting machines after the 2020 election, has been removed from a defamation case brought by Dominion Voting Systems. Lambert represented former Overstock CEO Patrick Byrne in the case, in which Dominion alleged that Byrne made false statements about the company’s role...
Michigan bill would protect some first responders from employer discrimination
(The Center Square) – A new bill introduced to the Michigan House would protect emergency responders from getting penalized for leaving work to address crises. Rep. Jaime Greene, R-Richmond, introduced HB 5905 Tuesday, which would prohibit employers from discriminating against, disciplining or discharging an employee for being absent from work to deal with an emergency as an emergency responder. The employee must provide proof of need for the employee’s service,...
Watch: JD Vance speaks at campaign event in Michigan
Republican vice presidential nominee Sen. JD Vance (R-Ohio) is slated to deliver remarks Wednesday at a campaign rally in Michigan. The rally comes as he and his Democratic counterpart, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, have traded accusations over military service. The event is scheduled to begin at 2 p.m. EDT. Watch...
WARNING: Dangerous “Challenge” Can Get Your Michigan Kids Shot
TikTok has become one of the world's most-used social media platforms over the last couple of years. The short-video-based platform has billions of users worldwide sharing their experiences, showcasing their lifestyles, and certain skills, or simply enjoying the world around them. Some people have even turned TikTok into a source of income and have made significant money creating content. Just like anything else in the world, users on TikTok often follow popular trends that appear on the app.
FNBM announces Tim Hoekstra as VP, Commercial Banking
FNBM is pleased to announce the appointment of Tim Hoekstra as VP, Commercial Banking. Hoekstra will focus on building banking relationships in the greater Kalamazoo and Portage areas and comes to FNBM with over 22 years of experience in commercial banking. “I’m excited to return to such a strong community bank,” said Hoekstra. “I look forward to assisting local business owners while continuing to provide the exceptional customer service FNBM is known for.” Hoekstra is a WMU graduate.
Michigan Community Hosting Free Laundry Day At Local Laundromat
One thing I've learned in life is that everyone doesn't have the same opportunities or resources as the next person. Everyone in the world is living a different life and has gone down a different path as the decisions and circumstances they are in are unique to them. No two people live the same life or have the same circumstances so we shouldn't judge anyone based upon what they do and do not have access to.
Michigan Gaming Control Board renews licences for three Detroit casinos
Board members have approved the renewal of licences for MGM Grand Detroit Casino, MotorCity Casino, and Hollywood Casino at Greektown. US.- The Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB) has announced that board members have unanimously approved the one-year renewal of licences for Detroit’s three commercial casinos: MGM Grand Detroit Casino, MotorCity Casino, and Hollywood Casino at Greektown. The board also passed a resolution to allow more small businesses to provide goods and services to the casinos.
Bruman to play for Davenport
IMLAY CITY — Chloe Bruman, who will be a senior at Imlay City High School this fall, made a verbal commitment to join Davenport University’s softball program recently. She is coming off an outstanding junior campaign which saw her place first on the Imlay City squad and among Tri-City Times All-Area first team honorees with a .551 average.
Active GRCC students, employees can ride The Rapid for free this school year
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Active Grand Rapids Community College students and employees can ride The Rapid buses for free this school year. The goal of the one-year pilot program is to help reduce transportation costs and make college education more accessible. “We recognize that many of our students face...
Piecing Together Unity event to include food vendors, live music, voter registration and more
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — A Grand Rapids foundation is hoping to bring the community together with their second annual Piecing Together Unity event. The event is hosted by the Pieces of Reece's Foundation, which helps support children in West Michigan, from providing clothes and food to helping children build connections in the community.
School staff, families join community theater in the most delightful way
Byron Center — West Middle School math teacher Jeff Gdowski had a jolly holiday this summer as a cast member in Van Singel Fine Arts Center’s production of “Mary Poppins.”. He plays several parts in the show, mainly as Neleus the statue in the park and a...
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