Mark Sanchez

Cole's Quality Foods Inc., a maker of frozen garlic bread sold at retailers across the U.S. that started in Muskegon more than 80 years ago, plans to sell to a family-owned Ontario food baker.

ChoiceOne Financial Services Inc.'s $180.4 million acquisition of Fentura Financial Inc. heads to a close in the first quarter of 2025 after the deal received shareholder approvals.

Hope Network wants to drive greater statewide awareness through a new chief advancement officer position that it hopes can eventually translate into increased philanthropic support.

Gentex Corp. expects to pay $196 million to acquire VOXX International Corp., an Orlando, Fla.-based maker of automotive and consumer electronics in which it holds a minority stake.

As the owners at Grandville-based Ritsema Associates began to plan their exit from the business, they turned to an option that would retain local ownership and their legacy: An employee stock ownership plan.

Interest rates should continue to at least slightly decline in 2025, making some business borrowing less costly and potentially spurring higher capital investments and M&A deal activity.

Two Native American-serving financial institutions in Michigan were among nearly 200 recipients nationwide to receive grants from philanthropist MacKenzie Scott.

The economic development organization for Muskegon County will begin the new year with interim leaders in place.

Rising costs should lead companies to more consider alternative strategies and models in the year ahead, as well as drive traditional health insurers to take a closer look at how they cover high-cost specialty drugs.

Executives at the top two contract furniture manufacturers expect sales to maintain their present pace or pick up going into early 2025.