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Cannon Township group gathers to discuss anti-fracking ordinance

mlive.com — ROCKFORD, MI - A group of 15 citizens and township leaders gathered at the Cannon Township Hall on Wednesday, May 22, to create regulations that may limit hydraulic fracturing, or "fracking," if an oil or gas well is ever drilled in the township.

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'March against Monsanto' planned for Saturday is moving to new location

mlive.com — GRAND RAPIDS, MI - A "March Against Monsanto" planned for Saturday, May 25, has been moved to Ah-Nab-Awen Park on the west bank of the Grand River in downtown Grand Rapids, according to organizers.

Gentex Corp. announces departure of its chief financial officer

mlive.com — ZEELAND, MI - Gentex Corp. announced today that Steve Dykman, its longtime chief financial officer and vice president of finance, left the company as of Friday, May 17. Dykman, who co-chaired the company's annual shareholders meeting one day before his departure, will be replaced by Steve Downing, the company's vice president of commercial management, the company said in a news release issued Tuesday, May 21.

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Gentex Corp. announces departure of its chief financial officer

mlive.com — ZEELAND, MI - Gentex Corp. announced today that Steve Dykman, its longtime chief financial officer and vice president of finance, left the company as of Friday, May 17. Dykman, who co-chaired the company's annual shareholders meeting one day before his departure, will be replaced by Steve Downing, the company's vice president of commercial management, the company said in a news release issued Tuesday, May 21.

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Better Business Bureau warns of callers offering free medical alert systems

mlive.com — GRAND RAPIDS, MI - That telephone call out of the blue offering free use of a "medical alert system" may be a scam, according to the Better Business Bureau serving Western Michigan. In most cases seniors are receiving "robo-calls" from a company identifying itself as "Medical Alert Systems" or "Senior Medical Labs" offering a free medical alert system, according to the BBB.

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Christina Keller named president of key unit at Cascade Engineering

mlive.com — GRAND RAPIDS, MI -- Christina Keller has been named president of CK Technologies (CKT), a key business unit in the Cascade Engineering Family of Companies that specializes in developing technologies for the commercial truck and bus industry.

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Realtors lament lack of houses to sell as they enter 'prime time'

mlive.com — GRAND RAPIDS, MI - As Realtors enter the peak home selling season, Terry Westbrook, president of the Grand Rapids Association of Realtors has one complaint. "Prime time is coming up and we've got nothing to sell," said Westbrook on Monday, May 20, after the association's monthly activity report came out.

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DP Fox Ventures promotes two women to key management positions

mlive.com — GRAND RAPIDS, MI - DP Fox Ventures has promoted two women to key management positions in its Fox Motors business operations. Susan Howe has been named vice president of finance for Fox Motors. Sarah Raymond has been named manager of marketing and communications.

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Vacant Harris Building in Heartside Neighborhood is gaining new life

mlive.com — GRAND RAPIDS, MI - The 110-year-old Harris Building, 111 S. Division Avenue, is gaining new life after being vacant for several years. Developer Harris Lofts, LLC and Wolverine Building Group have begun renovating the first and second floors of the building, whose ground floor was originally the site of a brewery and the Harris Sample Furniture Co.

High-end homes: $1.9 million home overlooking Grand River boasts Hollywood pedigree, great vistas

mlive.com — PLAINFIELD TOWNSHIP, MI - In his listing, Realtor Kevin Yoder calls the house at 5057 Grand River Drive NE "the most interesting house in the world." That may be an overstatement, but the castle-like home overlooking Versluis Lake and the Grand River certainly has an unusual pedigree for the West Michigan real estate market.