Equity Group of Michigan, LLC.- A Client-Focused company

06/18/2026

Press Release

Lansing, Michigan — 6/1/2026 — The successful sale and transition of Elite Electro Coaters, Inc., a respected Lansing-based powder coating and electrostatic painting company serving Michigan manufacturers for more than three decades, marks an exciting new chapter for the company, its employees, customers, and ownership team.

Elite Electro Coaters has been acquired by Elite Paint Group, LLC of Waterford, Michigan, led by its new owner, Tim Miller, an experienced industry professional with many years of expertise in industrial coatings and related operations. The acquisition positions the company for continued growth while preserving the strong customer relationships and reputation for quality established by the Mushong family over the past 30-plus years.

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06/18/2026

The Federal Reserve held interest rates steady Wednesday, concluding the first meeting helmed by new Fed Chairman Kevin Warsh.
Although Donald Trump’s pick to lead the central bank had previously indicated he may be in favor of lower rates, inflation rose at its fastest pace in three years last month and the jump in energy costs could have longer-term inflationary effects, economists say. That likely contributed to the decision to leave rates unchanged, experts say, and may prompt the central bank to consider raising borrowing costs instead — contrary to what Trump wants.

Here’s a look at how the Fed's June interest rate decision may affect your finances.

06/16/2026

New Listing - Equity Group of Michigan is pleased to present the opportunity to acquire a high-performing quick-service restaurant franchise located in the Central Michigan market. This established operation benefits from a nationally recognized brand, strong local ex*****on, an experienced employee base, and meaningful recent capital improvements.

The business generated approximately $920,577 in 2025 revenue and $183,807 in 2025 adjusted seller’s discretionary earnings. The operation is supported by approximately 15 employees, including an experienced manager who functions similarly to a General Manager and is expected to remain with the business following a transaction, subject to mutually agreeable employment terms.

Equity Group of Michigan is pleased to present the opportunity to acquire a high-performing quick-service restaurant franchise located in the Central Michigan market. This established operation benefits from a nationally recognized brand, strong local ex*****on, an experienced employee base, and mea...

06/12/2026

Another success story! Elite Electro Coaters in Lansing, MI sold to Elite Paint Group of Waterford, MI. Sale facilitated by EGM.

Results count! EGM's team of experts has a proven track record, when it comes to selling your business!

06/08/2026

As AI becomes more capable, the opportunity goes beyond automated workflows to include rethinking how to scale businesses in high-trust sectors. In an M&A context, that means integrating fragmented providers while introducing new technology without undermining the trust those businesses were built on.

For many, the typical ROI: speed, cost and efficiency, isn’t what their clients value most.

06/03/2026

Thousands of bank branches have closed but much of the real estate has been repurposed for retail, restaurant and medical office uses and by unconventional users like car wash and cannabis operators

Thousands of bank branches have closed but much of the real estate has been repurposed for retail, restaurant and medical office uses and by unconventional users like car wash and cannabis operators

06/01/2026

Fifth Third Bank has finalized the list of branches, both legacy Comerica and legacy Fifth Third, closing this summer in Michigan

Following the closures, there will be 227 remaining branches in Michigan. Last summer, there were 163 under Fifth Third and 143 under Comerica, according to data from the FDIC.

Following the closures, there will be 227 remaining branches in Michigan.

05/28/2026

𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐋𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠: 𝐂𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐌𝐢𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐠𝐚𝐧 𝐆𝐚𝐬 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧, 𝐂-𝐒𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐞 & 𝐅𝐮𝐞𝐥 𝐑𝐞𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐥 𝐁𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐥 𝐄𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐅𝐨𝐫 𝐒𝐚𝐥𝐞

This is an opportunity to acquire an established gas station and convenience store located in a popular Central Michigan trade area.

The business offers a broad mix of revenue streams, including fuel, propane, to***co, beer, wine, liquor, grocery and convenience items, prepared foods, fishing supplies, automotive products, lottery, DNR licenses, ATM services, and miscellaneous retail merchandise.

Central MI Gas Station, C-Store with Real Estate in an established location near a popular entertainment destination. Real Estate included.

05/27/2026

The City of Grand Rapids has initiated a project to update the city's zoning code, which was last comprehensively revised in 2007 and updated in2008. The update is needed to provide a more modern set of zoning tools and also to help ensure implementation of the recently adopted Community Master Plan, Bridge to Our Future. The zoning update and process is titled Zone GR, Building a Bridge to Our Future.

Here is a link to their "Directions Report" released earlier this month

05/26/2026

For years, Wall Street has poured billions into AI-focused companies on the strength of strategic promises. Now one of the most influential voices in global dealmaking says the technology has moved from hype to real ex*****on and scaling.

That era of speculative betting on flashy presentations and vague roadmaps may be reaching a turning point, and one of the most influential voices in global dealmaking is calling time on it.

JPMorgan's top dealmaker says AI has shifted from hype to ex*****on.