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Grand Coney opens third West Michigan location of classic American diner in Garfield Park
By Anya Zentmeyer, Development News Editor
Thursday, March 10, 2016
Owners behind Books & Mortar finalize plans for new indie bookstore near downtown GR
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Thursday, March 3, 2016
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Hampton Inn & Suites celebrates downtown GR opening of new 142-room Michigan Street digs
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Thursday, March 3, 2016
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Development and coexistence: Businesses and ministries on rapidly changing S. Division work it out
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Monday, February 29, 2016
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Comic books make a comeback with opening of Plainfield Ave. storefront The Comic Signal
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Thursday, February 25, 2016
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Vision Real Estate Investment opens new Monroe Center St. NW offices with community in focus
By Anya Zentmeyer, Development News Editor
Thursday, February 25, 2016
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13.3-mile Laker Line BRT system promises opportunity for economic growth between GR, GVSU
By Anya Zentmeyer, Development News Editor
Thursday, February 18, 2016
SalesPad, LLC invests $3.85 million with expansion of GR offices, addition of 91 new jobs
by Anya Zentmeyer, Development News Editor
Thursday, February 18, 2016
Twenty Fulton East brings mixed-income housing, retail space to downtown
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Thursday, February 11, 2016
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Thursday, February 11, 2016
Holland's CityVu Bistro to be converted to rooftop events and conference space
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Thursday, February 4, 2016
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Thursday, February 4, 2016
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By Lauren Fay Carlson
Thursday, February 4, 2016
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By Anna Gustafson, Managing Editor
Thursday, February 4, 2016
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Thursday, January 28, 2016
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Creative firm Extra Credit Projects invests in new Creston, N. Monroe office space on Taylor Ave.
By Anya Zentmeyer, Development News Editor
Thursday, January 28, 2016
People's Cider Co. joins Long Road Distillery, Mitten Brewing Co. with new Leonard St. tasting room
By Anya Zentmeyer, Development News Editor
Thursday, January 21, 2016
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