Grand Rapids, MI News & Updates
Follow the Money Links: Kalamazoo's Geek Group in tax fight over nonprofit status
The Geek Group, a Kalamazoo organization that promotes science education and technology, says Kalamazoo Township is trying to collect $50,000 in back property taxes, despite its federal not-for-profit status.
Last Updated: Wednesday, March 10, 2010 at 10:01:29 PM
Several Kalamazoo-area properties abandoned by receiver overseeing BBC Equities and Bravata Financial
One of the Kalamazoo homes abandoned today — on Pleasant Home Court — was the subject of a story in the Gazette last month. A man renting the home said that John Bravata's brother, Joe Bravata, was attempting to collect back rent on the property.
Last Updated: Wednesday, March 10, 2010 at 10:01:29 PM
New Grand Valley entrepreneurism center aims for 'cultural transformation'
Linda Chamberlain sees entrepreneurs quite differently: smart people who take calculated risks, clearly understand what they put at stake and have “decided that that’s worth it" to them, she said.
Last Updated: Wednesday, March 10, 2010 at 10:01:29 PM
Extension of federal unemployment benefits passes in the Senate
The $66 billion cost of providing additional months of unemployment checks will be added to the federal budget deficit.
Last Updated: Wednesday, March 10, 2010 at 10:01:29 PM
Report: Federal regulators drop inquiry of Stryker Corp. competitor
Wright Medical Technology Inc. disclosed to investors that the SEC was no longer looking into its foreign sales practices.
Last Updated: Wednesday, March 10, 2010 at 10:01:29 PM
Ah-Nab-Awen Park to get $350,000 for improvements, repairs to flood wall
The riverfront park near the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum will get a long-awaited overhaul thanks to a $350,000 outlay from the Downtown Development Authority.
Last Updated: Wednesday, March 10, 2010 at 10:01:29 PM
Group trying to lure Google's high-speed fiber network to Grand Rapids plans flash mob on Calder Plaza
Community-wide rally is meant to show Google widespread support of its Google Fiber initiative.
Last Updated: Wednesday, March 10, 2010 at 10:01:29 PM
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Grand Rapids Weather Conditions & Forecast
Fog/Mist and 48 F at Grand Rapids, Gerald R. Ford International Airport, MI
Winds are Southeast at 8.1 MPH (7 KT). The pressure is 1007.6 mb and the humidity is 86%.
The wind chill is 44.
Last Updated on Mar 10 2010, 9:53 pm EST.
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