Business

Arts, culture, yoga, wellness center selected for church property redevelopment

April 16, 2025

HART — The Monarch, an arts, culture, yoga and wellness center, was chosen as the winning proposal for redeveloping the former Congregational United Church. The Hart Tax Increment Finance Authority selected the winning proposal by Cindy Beth Davis-Dykema for its Pitch for the Parcel redevelopment initiative “created to revitalize a prominent and historic property in downtown Hart,” states a press…

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Peterson Brands acquires Cool Tropics

April 9, 2025

Peterson Brands, LLC, a leading provider of high-quality fruit and vegetable beverages, has announced the acquisition of Cool Tropics. Tropical Paradise, doing business as Cool Tropics, is “a preeminent and popular brand known for its K-12 presence with its nutritious and refreshing fruit and vegetable-based beverages,” states a press release. “This acquisition marks a significant step in Peterson Brands’ commitment…

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Developers invited to submit proposals for Ceres Solutions property

April 9, 2025

Vision for site is a mix of residential and retail spaces HART – After collaborating with city officials and gathering feedback from the community, the Tax Increment Finance Authority recently announced the release of the request for proposals (RFP) for the vacant Ceres Solutions property on East Main Street.  “This marks a significant milestone in the anticipated development of the…

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Business resource fair set for May 8

April 9, 2025

WEARE TOWNSHIP – The West Michigan Rural Small Business Resource Fair is set for Thursday, May 8, at the West Michigan Research Station, at 5185 N. Oceana Dr., from 1-5 p.m.  The event is hosted by the Oceana County Economic Alliance in partnership with business and economic development organizations throughout west Michigan, bringing together entrepreneurs, small business owners and aspiring…

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HEART announces winners of Main Street Market Pitch Competition

March 7, 2025

HART – The Hart Economic & Redevelopment Team (HEART) announced the winners of the 2025 Main Street Market Pitch Competition that took place Thursday, March 6.   Morgan Howe, owner of Hound and Heeler Treat Co., and Natalie Schultz, owner of Royalty by Natalie, each secured free rent (valued at $900) for the 2025 season at the Main Street Market after…

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