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Grand Rapids Business Journal WINNER: John Wheeler COMPANY: Wheeler Development Group In spite of Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s mid-2020 halt on residential construction to stop the spread of COVID-19, Wheeler Development Group sprinted out of the gate once restrictions were lifted. The developer’s plans for a $55 million, 24-story, mixed-use building in downtown Grand Rapids were halted by the pandemic, but WDG touted success in the townhome market, as it closed out 2020 with $50 million worth of townhome projects in Grand Rapids, Caledonia and Spring Lake, equaling 197 new units. While it’s...

Grand Rapids Business Journal Courtesy Wheeler Development Group Hyatt Place Grand Rapids/Downtown hotel achieved Global Biorisk Advisory Council STAR accreditation — the gold standard for prepared facilities. To achieve the accreditation, Hyatt Place Grand Rapids was required to demonstrate compliance with the program’s 20 core elements, which range from standard operating procedures and risk assessment strategies to personal protective equipment and emergency preparedness and response measures. Accreditation will be complemented with regular internal and third-party auditing. “Hyatt w...

Grand Rapids Business Journal Courtesy Wheeler Development Group Wheeler Development Group and Orion Construction completed the Michigan Meadows townhomes in Grand Rapids. Located in the Michigan Oaks neighborhood, Michigan Meadows delivers 87 spacious townhomes on 19 acres. There are 23 buildings containing two- and three-bedroom townhomes with a variety of floor plans that include basement options, attached garages and upscale finishes. Homes range in size from 1,400-1,600 square feet. Rents start at $1,795 per month. The site was carefully designed to maximize green space, and PURE Real Es...