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MI looks to develop foreign food trade

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

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%

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

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

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

Joblessness off in all 17 labor markets

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

App developer expands in Grand Rapids

Open Systems Technologies (OST), does IT work for major companies, working with Amway and Steelcase.

MI jobless rate falls .3 points to 8.5%

The state says Michigan's unemployment rate fell 0.3 percentage points to 8.5 percent in the latest month, as number of people working rose while the number of

Lt. Gov. meets Dow execs in Netherlands

Michigan Lt. Gov. Brian Calley and a delegation of state and local officials, business people and economic development experts have met with executives of Dow

Mich gas prices down 13 cents in a week

Drivers Friday afternoon are seeing relief at the gas pump as prices statewide decrease 13 cents since last week.

Bill increases MI min. wage to $10/hour

Democratic lawmakers have introduced more legislation to raise Michigan's minimum wage to $10 an hour over three years.

GRid70 welcomes out-of-state partner

GRid70, which stands for Grand Rapids Innovation and Design, will soon be adding its first out-of-state partner.

Spectrum recruiter answers questions

A recruiter for West Michigan's largest employer answered prospective applicants' questions Tuesday.

SE Mich. gains drive down jobless rate

Michigan says that job gains in the populous southeastern corner of the state have driven down the seasonally unadjusted unemployment rate.

Farmers optimistic for 2013 fruit crops

Though a warmup is expected over the next week, West Michigan farmers are rooting for the cool to continue.

GRCC granted $75k for job training

A $75,000 grant to Grand Rapids Community College will give students support before and during job training courses.

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