The greater Grand Rapids area and West Michigan as a whole saw several new businesses open their doors this year, from a Korean street food restaurant in Wyoming to winery in Grand Haven.
Grand Rapids' annual Uptown Shop Hop returns Thursday night, and with the addition of two new social zones, businesses are expecting larger-than-normal crowds.
A sister-run patisserie offering flavors inspired by their French American heritage is planning to open a brick-and-mortar location as early as this fall.