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… "The role family owned businesses play in the local economy is starting to emerge," says Joseph Horak , director of the … Owned Business Institute at Grand Valley. "They are more risk averse, take on less debt and have a longer-term focus. … and 11 percent were in the fourth. These higher numbers suggest a strong commitment of business families to …

… Area families needed to host visiting international teachers, students Submitted by … cultures and introducing American culture to international visitors, consider becoming a host family. Western Michigan … family selection. Interested families should contact Barb Curley at (269) 217-9094 or @email . More information can be …

… 3:30 and 4 p.m . The ceremony will conclude with a beam-raising at 4 p.m. when the signed support beam will be lifted … and a representative of the construction firm the Christman Co. A traditional topping-out ceremony is held when the last piece of steel is raised into place, …

… lab in downtown Grand Rapids Submitted by Paula M. Davis on The Advanced Manufacturing Partnership Laboratory is a collaboration with WMU, Grand Rapids Community College … Michigan University's downtown Grand Rapids location, which is located on Cherry and Ionia streets in the city's Arena …

… Business faculty help coordinate interdisciplinary international conference Submitted by Stacey … business, service, social impact and geography. Drs. Melissa Intindola and Laurel Ofstein , both associate professors of management, helped organize panel discussions for the Let Us Dream Conference , an initiative …

… presented it via role-play to the head of the company. Alexis Ehlebracht from Marcellus, Michigan, placed second in the … Northville, Michigan, placed third in the fashion merchandising and marketing category where she examined a practical case study concerning marketing, merchandising and management roles in retail and wholesale …

… Area families needed to host international visitors Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Host … cultures and introducing American culture to international visitors, consider becoming a host family. Western Michigan … may send an email to findyournest@gmail.com or call Barb Curley, host family coordinator with Lodge & Learn in …

… Using Hurricane Katrina as its inspiration, "Ameriville" is a highly entertaining performance piece that fuses … about racial oppression in America. Universes weaves this theatrical exploration of race, class, poverty and … A unique residency, supported by the W.K. Kellogg Grant for Racial Healing, has brought the company of …

… request of two trustees with Battle Creek ties, the board is reviving its past practice of holding occasional meetings … some pending and recent College of Aviation developments, this was a good time to consider a change of meeting … announced several days before the event. The April meeting is one of seven meetings the WMU Board of Trustees scheduled …

… Candidates for WMU admissions director to present on campus Submitted by Anonymous … on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Two candidates for the director of admissions position at Western Michigan University will offer … in Sangren Hall during the week of May 6. The admissions director is a critical role at WMU and is …