After Michigan bans smoking in restaurants and bars, Sen. Joe Hune fights to cut cigarette taxes
It may not be a popular fight in a state that just banned smoking in bars and restaurants, but Sen. Joe Hune (R-Hamburg) wants to lower cigarette taxes.
Barack Obama or Rick Snyder: Who gets blamed for Michigan unemployment rising?
Michigan’s unemployment rate inched up to 10.5 percent in June, which certainly isn’t good news.
Entrepreneur and philanthropist David F. Folkert of Spring Lake, dead at 62
September 26, 2010 All The Rest
Visitation has been scheduled for 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. today at The Lee Chapel, Sytsema Funeral Homes Inc., 6291 S. Harvey. Funeral services have been set for 11 a.m. Monday at First Presbyterian Church in Grand Haven, 508 Franklin, the Rev. Thomas Cook and the Rev. Patricia Locke officiating.
Muskegon Township company eyes move into Muskegon Heights
September 20, 2010 All The Rest
As part of the proposed move into the city, Muskegon Heights City Council members last month approved expansion of the city’s Plant Rehabilitation Industrial Development District to accommodate Thompson Fabrication’s plans.
Pure disappointment? Muskegon official laments demise of Michigan’s tourism ads
September 18, 2010 All The Rest
The promotion of the area’s fall colors and outdoor recreation activities will be less this year because a popular state advertising campaign’s fall promotion was canceled.
Hart Main Street board hires a manager
September 11, 2010 All The Rest
HART — The Hart Main Street Board has hired Krista Dornfried of Ferndale as the Hart Main Street manager, effective Monday, the board announced in a news release. Dornfried has a bachelor’s degree from Dartmouth College and currently is an…
Community Shores Bank Corp. ordered by FDIC to correct banking practices
September 11, 2010 All The Rest
Community Shores, a publicly traded company, is the only bank with headquarters in Muskegon.
Peregrine, the Egelston Township wood-products firm, plans an expansion
September 11, 2010 All The Rest, Muskegon
The new building will free up space in one of the company’s other buildings, a 10,000-square-foot structure, for installation of $20,000 in equipment that will include a large cut-off saw, in-feed rollers and a band saw.
Entrepreneur Resource Expo offers tools, encouragement for business startups in Muskegon area
September 10, 2010 All The Rest
MUSKEGON — A group of 100 budding entrepreneurs learned this week that “self-employment” can become a successful job. In a county with a 14.9 percent jobless rate, many are frustrated in their job search. The Muskegon E-Coordinating Council’s message is…
Committee suggests improving Muskegon County Airport’s bottom line by selling naming rights
September 7, 2010 All The Rest
Advisory committee members offer suggestions for Muskegon County to consider to help the financial outlook of the county’s airport.
