Roemer’s Muffler and Brake Shop under new ownership

Roemer’s Muffler and Brake Shop, 208 S. Third Street (Northland Drive) in Sand Lake, is under new ownership. The shop, which was established in 1992, is now owned by Aaron James Simons. One of the changes that Simons made is that they now offer more services—they do most general repairs, including mufflers, exhaust, custom pipe bending, brakes, etc.
“We are the best exhaust shop from Grand Rapids to Big Rapids,” said Simons.
He feels his edge over the competition is the ability to pass on savings through low overhead. “When times get lean, the fat gets cut,” he said.
Simons said future plans include paving the parking lot and adding another bay to the garage.
If you haven’t yet had a chance to check him out, shop hours are Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and Saturday, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Wesco one of “West Michigan’s 101 best and brightest companies to work for”

Wesco, a locally owned chain of convenience stores headquartered in Muskegon, was recently selected for the third year in a row by the Michigan Business & Professional Association as one of “West Michigan’s 101 Best and Brightest Companies to Work For.”
The “101 Best” list represents ­industries as diverse as the automotive, insurance, hospitality, communications and nonprofit sectors.
Being named to this prestigious list is a designation that hundreds of companies pursue. Nominated companies are assessed by an independent research firm for their Communication, Community Initiatives, Compensation and Benefits, Diversity and Multiculturalism, Employee Education and Development, Employee Engagement and Commitment, Recognition and Retention, Recruitment and Selection, Small Business and Work-Life Balance.
Established in 1952 in Muskegon ,Michigan, Wesco is a family-owned and operated convenience store chain, with more than 900 employees. and 51 convenience locations throughout West and Mid-Michigan.