Grand Rapids, Michigan

Grand River Aseptic Manufacturing Ranked on the Inc. 5000 List for Fourth Consecutive Year

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Thursday, August 13, 2020
Pharmaceutical industry, Grand Rapids, Michigan, Contract manufacturing organization

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., Aug. 13, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Grand River Aseptic Manufacturing ("GRAM"), a leading parenteral contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO), was recognized in Inc. Magazine's Inc. 5000 list for the fourth consecutive year.

Key Points: 
  • GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., Aug. 13, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Grand River Aseptic Manufacturing ("GRAM"), a leading parenteral contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO), was recognized in Inc. Magazine's Inc. 5000 list for the fourth consecutive year.
  • To view Grand River Aseptic Manufacturing in the full rankings, visit https://www.inc.com/inc5000/2020 .
  • For more information or to contact Grand River Aseptic Manufacturing, please visit https://www.grandriverasepticmfg.com/ or call (616) 678-2400.
  • About Grand River Aseptic Manufacturing, Inc.
    Grand River Aseptic Manufacturing, Inc. ("GRAM"), a parenteral contract development and manufacturing organization, delivers customized solutions to meet clients' fill and finish needs from development through commercialization.

Datacomp Publishes JLT Rent, Occupancy Reports for Southern California Manufactured Home Communities

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Thursday, August 13, 2020
Regions of the United States, Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States, JLT, Mobile home, Manufactured housing, Cision, Marketplace, Michigan

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., Aug. 13, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Datacomp has announced the publication of its August 2020 JLT Reports for mobile home rent comps , occupancy, and other vital data from manufactured home communities in Southern California.

Key Points: 
  • GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., Aug. 13, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Datacomp has announced the publication of its August 2020 JLT Reports for mobile home rent comps , occupancy, and other vital data from manufactured home communities in Southern California.
  • Datacomp maintains and provides the JLT Market Reports and is the nation's #1 provider of market data for the manufactured housing industry.
  • August 2020 manufactured housing market data published in JLT Market Reports for Southern California include information on 503 "All ages" and "55+" manufactured home communities.
  • For more than 20 years, countless professionals have trusted JLT Market Reports for timely and accurate management reports on land lease manufactured home communities.

Meijer Store Director Named Top Ten Finalist for 2020 FMI Store Manager Awards

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Thursday, August 13, 2020
Regions of the United States, Midwestern United States, Economy of Kentucky, Meijer, Geography of Michigan, Grand Rapids, Michigan

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., Aug. 13, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --St. Charles, Ill. Meijer Store Director Minesh Patel is among the top finalists for the 2020 Food Marketing Institute's Store Manager Awards.

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  • GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., Aug. 13, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --St. Charles, Ill. Meijer Store Director Minesh Patel is among the top finalists for the 2020 Food Marketing Institute's Store Manager Awards.
  • Having begun his career in retail as a teenager, Patel joined Meijer as a store director in training 6 years ago and has since grown to lead three stores across Illinois.
  • Patel agrees that being a store director in 2020 presents new challenges that he had never encountered in his lengthy retail career.
  • For additional information on Meijer, please visit www.meijer.com .Follow Meijer on Twitter @twitter.com/Meijer and @twitter.com/MeijerPR or become a fan at www.facebook.com/meijer .

Brown & Brown, Inc. Announces the Asset Acquisition of Buiten & Associates, LLC

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Thursday, August 13, 2020
Grand Rapids, Michigan

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla., Aug. 13, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- J. Scott Penny, Chief Acquisitions Officer of Brown & Brown, Inc. (NYSE:BRO), and Paul S. Buiten, the majority owner of Buiten & Associates, LLC, today announced that Brown & Brown of Michigan, Inc., a subsidiary of Brown & Brown, Inc., has acquired substantially all of the assets of Buiten & Associates.

Key Points: 
  • DAYTONA BEACH, Fla., Aug. 13, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- J. Scott Penny, Chief Acquisitions Officer of Brown & Brown, Inc. (NYSE:BRO), and Paul S. Buiten, the majority owner of Buiten & Associates, LLC, today announced that Brown & Brown of Michigan, Inc., a subsidiary of Brown & Brown, Inc., has acquired substantially all of the assets of Buiten & Associates.
  • Following the acquisition, the Buiten & Associates team will continue operating from their existing office in Grand Rapids, Michigan, under the leadership of Paul Buiten.
  • Todd Piersol, who oversees various Brown & Brown retail offices in Michigan and Wisconsin, stated, Over the years, Buiten & Associates has distinguished itself as one of the premier independent agencies in Michigan.
  • Paul Buiten stated, After a lengthy search process, we concluded that Brown & Brown was the best cultural and strategic fit for our agency.

UFP Industries announces $150 million note issuance under an existing private shelf facility

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Tuesday, August 11, 2020
Financial markets, Finance, Fixed-income securities, Structured finance, Tranche, Grand Rapids, Michigan, NASDAQ, Money

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., Aug. 11, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- UFP Industries, Inc. (Nasdaq: UFPI) today announced it has issued $150 million of unsecured notes under an existing private shelf facility with a lender, effective August 10, 2020.

Key Points: 
  • GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., Aug. 11, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- UFP Industries, Inc. (Nasdaq: UFPI) today announced it has issued $150 million of unsecured notes under an existing private shelf facility with a lender, effective August 10, 2020.
  • The notes were issued in the following tranches of $50 million each:
    Our finance team did an excellent job arranging and completing this transaction, said CEO Mathew J. Missad.
  • UFP Industries is a holding company whose subsidiaries supply wood, wood composite and other products to three robust markets: retail, construction and industrial.
  • Founded in 1955, the company is headquartered in Grand Rapids, Mich., with affiliates throughout North America, Europe, Asia and Australia.

Van Andel Institute Launches Return-to-Learn Teacher Support Series for K-12 Teachers

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Tuesday, August 11, 2020
Guitarists, Van Andel, Grand Rapids, Michigan, Andel, Steve Vai

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., Aug. 11, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Van Andel Institute for Education has launched a new series of virtual workshops to assist K12 educators in the upcoming school year.

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  • GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., Aug. 11, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Van Andel Institute for Education has launched a new series of virtual workshops to assist K12 educators in the upcoming school year.
  • This seminar will show teachers how to navigate a remote learning environment and share strategies for organization, management, communication, and connection.
  • To learn more about the Return-to-Learn Teacher Support Series , including workshop costs and times, visit vaei.org .
  • Van Andel Institute (VAI) is an agile biomedical research and education organization that unleashes innovation to multiply impact.

Service Express Welcomes New Chief Financial Officer to Executive Leadership Team

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Friday, July 31, 2020
Cision, Madden NFL, Corporate title, Grand Rapids, Michigan, Business, Companies, Economy

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., July 31, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Service Express, a leading company in third-party data center maintenance, has welcomed its new Chief Financial Officer, John C. Madden, to the organization.

Key Points: 
  • GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., July 31, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Service Express, a leading company in third-party data center maintenance, has welcomed its new Chief Financial Officer, John C. Madden, to the organization.
  • In his role as CFO, John will help to lead the organization's strategic growth as a partner with the Executive team.
  • John joins Service Express with over 25 years of experience in leading growing companies.
  • "We are looking forward to the strategic value, knowledge and experience John will bring to the team," says Service Express President and CEO Ron Alvesteffer.

Safety Scientists From National Food Companies And Data Experts Partner In New Venture To Prevent Spread Of COVID-19

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Monday, July 27, 2020
Grand Rapids, Michigan, Retail, Michigan

Leaders want to ensure a safe environment to stop the spread of COVID-19 but struggle to understand best practices.

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  • Leaders want to ensure a safe environment to stop the spread of COVID-19 but struggle to understand best practices.
  • Grand Rapids-based Safe Science is a science-driven, facility health service that enables people to confidently use buildings.
  • To ensure safety, Safe Science verifies results with testing and provides a digital Safety Dashboard for clients to share with employees and customers.
  • Located in Grand Rapids, Michigan, Safe Science serves assisted living and schools with food service, food processors, offices, residential, and retail throughout Michigan.

Steelcase Announces Relationship with Italian Furniture Maker Mattiazzi

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Monday, July 20, 2020
Industrial design, Steelcase, Regions of the United States, Grand Rapids, Michigan, Michigan, Geography of Michigan, United States

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., July 20, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today Steelcase announces a relationship with Mattiazzi, an Italian furniture brand and manufacturer.

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  • GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., July 20, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today Steelcase announces a relationship with Mattiazzi, an Italian furniture brand and manufacturer.
  • Steelcase will offer customers access to Mattiazzis complete catalogue of hand-finished wood furniture with immediate availability in North America.
  • An Italian furniture brand and manufacturer, Mattiazzi specializes in combining traditional craft with state-of-the-art machinery and an environmentally-friendly, energy-efficient infrastructure.
  • Steelcase collaborates with a diverse network of forward-thinking partners around the world which can all be found on Steelcase Marketplace.

Help.org Names the Best Drug and Alcohol Rehab Centers in Grand Rapids

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Monday, July 13, 2020
Grand Rapids, Michigan, Geography of Michigan, Vernon J. Ehlers Station, Michigan

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., July 13, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Help.org , a trusted online resource for individuals who struggle with addiction and their loved ones, has announced the Best Rehab Facilities in Grand Rapids, Michigan for 2020.

Key Points: 
  • GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., July 13, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Help.org , a trusted online resource for individuals who struggle with addiction and their loved ones, has announced the Best Rehab Facilities in Grand Rapids, Michigan for 2020.
  • The informational guide recognizes the top 5 rehab facilities based on cost, treatment options, location, accompanying services and more.
  • In Grand Rapids, deaths related to opioid abuse increased significantly from 2011 to 2015.
  • For a detailed listing of the Best Rehab Facilities in Grand Rapids, Michigan please visit https://www.help.org/drug-and-alcohol-rehab-centers-in-grand-rapids-mi/
    2020 Best Rehab Facilities in Grand Rapids, Michigan (in alphabetical order)
    100 Cherry Street SE Grand Rapids, MI 49503
    3300 36th Street SE Grand Rapids, MI 49512
    901 Eastern Avenue NE Grand Rapids, MI 49501