Andy Balaskovitz is the managing editor for Crain’s Grand Rapids Business. With over a decade of experience as an editor and reporter, he specializes in public affairs, energy, and economic development in Michigan. He has been featured in MiBiz, Crain's Detroit Business, Crain's Chicago Business, Automotive News, Crain's Grand Rapids Business, and Plastics News.
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By: Andy Balaskovitz, Kelcee Griffis
The Federal Communications Commission has granted approval for Nexstar Media Group Inc. to complete its $3.5 billion acquisition of TV station operator Tegna Inc., waiving an anti-consolidation rule that would've prevented the combination.
By: Andy Balaskovitz, Nick Manes
A member of Michigan's most prominent retail family is among those backing a new high-end, exclusive golf brand — that won't be sold at retail.
By: Andy Balaskovitz
Walbridge is diverting thousands of pounds of wood waste at the Ford Blue Oval plant in Marshall thanks to Grand Rapids tech startup Woodchuck.AI.
By: Andy Balaskovitz
At the BlueOval Battery Park in Marshall, Woodchuck.AI has helped divert wood and mixed materials such as cardboard, plastic and metal from landfills.
By: Andy Balaskovitz, Kate Carlson
Five entities tied to Adelaide Pointe developer Ryan Leestma filed for bankruptcy in Florida.
By: Andy Balaskovitz
UFP Industries' Deckorators division has acquired Arkansas-based MoistureShield to expand its reach into the outdoor living market.
By: Andy Balaskovitz
Grand Rapids-based Xtreme One Entertainment, which is launching an amateur mixed-martial arts league, sues an investor for fraud.
By: Andy Balaskovitz
Egypt Valley Country Club in Ada has launched a $9.5 million upgrade for its Valley and Ridge courses to enhance golfers' experience.
By: Andy Balaskovitz
New Macatawa Bank owner Wintrust is sponsoring prominent entry points at Acrisure Amphitheater in its latest move to spread its brand in the region.
By: Andy Balaskovitz
Wintrust Financial Corp. will sponsor prominent entry points at the new Acrisure Amphitheater in downtown Grand Rapids in a move to further spread its brand in West Michigan after acquiring Macatawa Bank.
