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Auto suppliers struggle to meet demand

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 21:57:33 GMT

As the automotive industry starts to rebound, West Michigan auto parts suppliers are having a tough time keeping up with demand.

Snyder talks up Michigan to Israelis

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 19:36:21 GMT

Gov. Rick Snyder is in Israel talking up Michigan as a place to do business.

Part-time hours cut due to health care

Tue, 11 Jun 2013 21:52:12 GMT

The debate over the Affordable Care Act -- or Obamacare -- it is already impacting some Michigan workers: Many part-time workers are having hours cut to avoid qualifying for insurance.

GR gets $1.4M of Wells Fargo settlement

Thu, 06 Jun 2013 20:03:50 GMT

One of three banks accused of neglecting foreclosed houses in minority neighborhoods is paying 19 cities, including one in Grand Rapids, a $27 million settlement -- and it has promised to do better.

$4.29 gas in West Michigan

Wed, 05 Jun 2013 14:47:52 GMT

On Wednesday, several gas stations in the Grand Rapids area were selling unleaded fuel for $4.29 a gallon, tying the all-time high in West Michigan.

Gas sales to drop slightly this summer

Mon, 27 May 2013 00:39:57 GMT

Michigan utility regulators say gasoline consumption is expected to decline slightly this summer compared with previous years.

Mich. unemployment falls .6% in April

Thu, 23 May 2013 19:53:10 GMT

Michigan says that the seasonally unadjusted unemployment rate is down 0.6 percentage points statewide and in most major labor markets.

DeHaan analyzes Memorial Day gas prices

Wed, 22 May 2013 11:32:28 GMT

GasBuddy.com senior petroleum analyst Patrick DeHaan predicts what kind of prices may be at gas stations this holiday weekend.

MI looks to develop foreign food trade

Thu, 16 May 2013 20:37:38 GMT

Where some people see danger in a rapidly growing world population, Michigan's agriculture leaders see a business opportunity.

Offer for Jenison house in 3 hours

Wed, 15 May 2013 22:03:09 GMT

If you're looking to sell your house, West Michigan realtors say now is the time. It's a sellers' market like never before.

Mich. unemployment rate dips to 8.4%

Wed, 15 May 2013 21:49:21 GMT

The state says Michigan's unemployment rate dipped slightly in April as the number of people working rose while the number of jobless people fell.

MI economy still recovering; housing up

Wed, 15 May 2013 19:36:43 GMT

Economists say Michigan's economy is turning around for the fourth straight year in part because the housing sector is on the mend.

Mich. may get $542M more than expected

Tue, 14 May 2013 00:50:19 GMT

Michigan could take in $542 million more in revenue than projected 4 months ago.

Joblessness off in all 17 labor markets

Thu, 25 Apr 2013 22:41:41 GMT

Michigan says that the seasonally unadjusted unemployment rate is down statewide and in all 17 major labor markets.