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Tucson, AZ, November 14, 2022 – Walbro, LLC acquired the Cascade “South” Facility for an undisclosed amount on Monday November 14, 2022.

Bruce Los, vice president of Gentex Corp., a $1.2 billion manufacturing company located in tiny Zeeland, Mich. (population 5,508), often hosts executives from foreign auto companies like BMW, Nissan and Toyota. With 4,000 employees and a state-of-the-art facility, Gentex makes some of the world’s most advanced rearview mirrors, with camera-based driver assistance.   But the image of bankrupt Detroit is a daunting public relations challenge here in western Michigan.

Despite current supply chain and economic unpredictability, the state of manufacturing in Michigan has the potential to remain strong.

The issue of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in business is rising to the top for many organizations across West Michigan, as well as throughout the nation. Whether feeling pressure to address DEI or embracing it as a priority, concerns by those charged with executing a program are often the same.

Creative Liquid Coatings has purchased a big slice of Cascade Engineering Inc., its commercial truck and bus supplier business CK Technologies.

Ban the Box: What a local company is leaving off their job applications and how it's benefitting those who apply.

Young Professionals of Color Conference to be held June 30

Mel Trotter Ministries named Tonja L.G. Moyer chair of its board of directors, the first African American and only the second woman to hold the position.

Taylor Porter was pleased to sponsor and attend the RiseLA Business and Industry Luncheon.

The Pekin City Council approved two property purchases for future fire stations, as well as $10,000 in support for the Pekin Farmers Market.