Articles by Chris Knape
Forecast for Grand Rapids economy: Slow growth, but better than national expectations
'Unexciting' isn't a bad thing as economic slowdown may lead to recession in second half of 2023
Feb 1, 2023
Secchia Breakfast Series features perspectives of executives who are new to West Michigan
Three executives shared their journeys and challenges leading companies as newcomers to the region.
Jan 27, 2023
Johnson Center releases 11 Trends in Philanthropy for 2023 report
Report examines evolving newsrooms to non-profit models, how climate change is reshaping disaster philanthropy and more.
Jan 18, 2023
Seidman survey: Key manufacturing indicators end year on down note
Purchasing index reaches a 30-month low as reports on new orders and production at West Michigan manufacturers also slid
Jan 10, 2023
Military and Veteran Resource director wins national Advisor of the Year honor
Jill Hinton Wolfe received the honor from Student Veterans of America in Orlando last week
Jan 10, 2023
Army lieutenant gets commissioned on campus 'because I'm a Laker for a lifetime'
Jackson Wierenga said his reason for wanting the ceremony in Allendale was simple: 'I'm a Laker for a lifetime'
Dec 9, 2022
Grand Valley Police achieve 'gold standard' for law enforcement accreditation
Department is the only one among Michigan colleges and universities to acheive CALEA certification
Dec 7, 2022
Seidman survey: 'Marginally negative' industrial market signals continued march toward mild recession
Employment and gross output (production) indices showed improvement
Dec 6, 2022
Laker Letters unveiled as new icon, rallying point in Allendale
Louie the Laker takes wrap off 5-foot tall installation with carillon and library as backdrop
Dec 2, 2022
REP4, Steelcase collaborate on better futures
Mantella appears in national webcast to talk equity in education, REP4
Dec 1, 2022
