Happy Friday! News in local real estate development…. Yesterday, the Grand Rapids Planning Commission approved a $15 Million Project. Article here. The Project, 70 housing units with retail on the first story, is being developed by LINC – a Grand Rapids based non-profit focused on Community Revitalization. LINC is great example of a local non-profit doingContinue reading “LINC Real Estate Development News, and Lessons from Recent Court Decision”
Monthly Archives: May 2015
Michigan Real Estate Law Update: Landlords May Send Eviction Notice by E-mail
Happy Friday! I’ve previously posted on the Michigan Bill introduced in the House that would allow Landlords to send Tenants eviction notices by E-mail – check out that article here Yesterday, the Governor signed the Bill into Law. The Story was reported by the Midland Daily News The Law allows service via e-mail based uponContinue reading “Michigan Real Estate Law Update: Landlords May Send Eviction Notice by E-mail”
Work to be Done: Removing Employment Barriers
Today I read several articles that left me impressed with the work that needs to be done to help those crippled with employment barriers. From the ABA Journal Post-conviction consequences make it difficult for ex-offenders to find jobs – here via @ABAJournal The ABAJournal notes that: “The U.S. economy loses up to $65 billion in output each yearContinue reading “Work to be Done: Removing Employment Barriers”
West Michigan Business and Community Partners
The first week of May marked “National Small Business Week” It’s a time to celebrate small business. Locally… On that note, on June 6th a West Michigan organization that supports local business, Local First will be hosting its annual street party, you should check it out. More on Nat’l Small Business week… As the U.S. Small BusinessContinue reading “West Michigan Business and Community Partners”
A Call to Serve, a Call to Lead
I was reviewing the headlines of the latest edition of the Non Profit Quarterly when I came across this headline: NPQ’s Comment Roundup: On Younger Leaders, from the Perspective of Older Leaders . You can check out the article here This article addresses an issue that I’ve observed over the last 7 years… I’ve seen this to some degreeContinue reading “A Call to Serve, a Call to Lead”
Social Entrepreneurs and Small Businesses – Update on Intrastate Crowdfunding
A recent Detroit Free Press article highlights the success of Tecumseh Brewing Co, the first business in Michigan to utilize Michigan’s intrastate crowdfunding exemption to securities registration, commonly referred to as the MILE Act. Crowdfunding: Potential for Start-up Businesses. As the Free Press article explains, The story of Tecumseh Brewing Co highlights why equity crowdfunding isContinue reading “Social Entrepreneurs and Small Businesses – Update on Intrastate Crowdfunding”
New Michigan Bill: Investment Property Owners Should Keep Track of this “Bed Bug Bill”
Last Thursday a class action case against a Real Estate Owner reached a settlement involving payment of over $2 Million to 100 tenants – ABAJournal reports that story here One of the primary complaints was that “the 26-unit building had a massive cockroach infestation.” Infestations are an issue for every property manager or owner ofContinue reading “New Michigan Bill: Investment Property Owners Should Keep Track of this “Bed Bug Bill””
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