Officials seek to transform Michigan city into life sciences center

Steps by business and economic development officials in Grand Rapids, Mich., paved the way for the expansion of a biomedical research institute and the construction of other facilities in an effort to turn the city into a hub for health care and life sciences firms, according to this article. Some auto-parts makers in the area have also diversified into producing hospital tools and medical devices.

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