GRBJ EXCLUSIVES

The Grand Rapids Business Journal has two exclusive stories to report this morning.

Major development projects in the cities of Grand Rapids and Walker are moving ahead. In Grand Rapids, local engineering firm Moore & Bruggink is spearheading the survey and land acquisition efforts for a riverfront project that may include up to 30 acres.

In Walker, a rezoning application was submitted Friday morning as part of the process for clearing the way for national sporting goods giant Cabela’s, an outdoor-enthusiast destination with the potential of drawing more than 5 million visitors annually to West Michigan.

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Effort to bring Cabela's to West Michigan progressing

(Walker, March 7, 2006, 9:03 a.m.)
A huge sporting goods store is a step closer to coming to West Michigan.

The area is in Walker on Walker Avenue between I-96 and Four Mile Road. An application to rezone the land was filed last week.

Last month, 24 Hour News 8 reported how a developer wants to put in a village type complex with shopping and residences.

Cabela's Sporting Goods is a main name they're targeting.

A public hearing on the rezoning will be held on March 29.