Patrick Center is a News Director for the BODY MIND BEING PROJECT, focusing on local news in the Grand Rapids area of Michigan. With a passion for community journalism, Patrick covers a wide range of topics including philanthropy, social issues, politics, and economic development.
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Patrick Center's coverage is heavily focused on local business and economic development in Michigan, with a specific emphasis on Grand Rapids. He tends to cover press releases, government announcements, and private sector news related to the area. Therefore, he would be most receptive to pitches that provide exclusive insights into local businesses or economic developments in Michigan, particularly those related to Grand Rapids.
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The signing of the amended accommodations tax Act allows Kent County to raise the maximum lodging excise tax from 5% to 8%. Kent County voters will need to approve it
Crain's Grand Rapids Business senior writer Mark Sanchez talks about a report card grading area hospitals. Kent County voters will decide a lodging tax funding transformational projects. But first, the Richard and Helen DeVos Foundation has come to a close.
What if you could make cancer cells act like they have a virus weakening them? Van Andel Institute researchers call it viral mimicry. WGVU spoke with Dr. Ali Chomiak, a Van Andel Institute Scientist working on preclinical research.
Crain's Grand Rapids Business senior writer Mark Sanchez talks about an updated economic forecast for the second half of 2024, and an advocacy group ranks Michigan's hospital pricing. But first, the latest on small business 2025 health insurance rates.
Crain's Grand Rapids Business senior writer Mark Sanchez talk about Michigan's improving health care staffing levels. Two Grand Rapids' neighborhoods are experiencing economic development benefits including Roosevelt Park's four major projects.
WGVU spoke with Cindy Larsen, President of the Muskegon Lakeshore Chamber of Commerce about its economic impact and the history of cruise ship tourism.
Crain's Grand Rapids Business senior writer Mark Sanchez talks about Trinity Health opening it's $6.5 million Rockford emergency center. Michigan's public universities raising tuition. Office Furniture makers predicting sales growth. But first, are we beginning to see signs of an uptick in affordable housing construction across the state?
Crain's Grand Rapids Business senior writer Mark Sanchez talks about a ‘game-changing' energy storage company, health insurers proposing increases for the coming year, and opposition to Kent County's hotel/motel tax increase.
By: Patrick Center
Grand Rapids Whitewater president and CEO Steve Heacock discusses state requesting city of Grand Rapids design modifications and project status.
Crain's Grand Rapids Business staff writer Mark Sanchez discusses Trinity Health Muskegon addressing food insecurity, Kent County exploring commercial corridors for housing – and - business groups seeking amendments to the new paid sick leave law.
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