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Tommy Brann's former, current owner talk legacy restaurant changing hands

Small Business

Four Kent County Black-owned businesses share $10,500 in prize money from 'Pitch Black'

Pitch Black is a chance for Black entrepreneurs to identify problems, use their businesses to help address those issues, and win money for the ideas they pitch.
Local News

Sister, nephew of Brann's Steakhouse founder buy Wyoming location

The new owner-operators plan on keeping the restaurant unchanged to continue the Brann's family legacy.
Small Business

Watch the Pitch Black competition Thursday at GVSU

Pitch Black was created in response to the detrimental effects the pandemic has had on small businesses, particularly Black-owned businesses.
Small Business

'Shark Tank' meets 'America's Got Talent' in small business competition at GVSU

Pitch Black was created in response to the detrimental effects the pandemic has had on small businesses, particularly Black-owned businesses.
Grand Rapids North

'THE BONES ARE EXCEPTIONAL' | Long-abandoned Grand Rapids storefront to find new life

The building, located at 1590 Plainfield Avenue NE in the Creston Neighborhood, is in rough shape right now. But it has new owners with big plans.
Local News

Smuggler’s Cove returns to Newaygo County under new ownership

A restaurant that's been closed for years after a damaging fire is reopening with a completely new space and menu.
Small Business

BIPOC Night Market helps vendors of color make a name for their businesses

Hundreds of people showed up Tuesday night at the Fulton Street Farmers Market in Grand Rapids to browse selections from dozens of vendors.
Business

Craft beer is stimulating the Midwest economy from small breweries to big business

In Michigan alone, the thriving brewing industry contributes more than $144 million in wages with a total economic contribution of more than $600 million.
Business

'Barking lot' opening brings booming sales to Grand Rapids restaurant

The All In Hospitality group is creating a new kind of summer atmosphere at The Winchester on Wealthy Street SE.
Money Guide

Money Guide: Newaygo business makes quality furniture accessible and sustainable

Upscale Resales is completely focused on repurposing old furniture, which keeps the price low and the furniture out of the landfill.
Money Guide

Money Guide: Newaygo business makes quality furniture accessible and sustainable

Upscale Resales is completely focused on repurposing old furniture, which keeps the price low and the furniture out of the landfill.