Economy & Business

Rock the block in Southtown

Submitted 06-04-2013 under NEWS

The annual street fair in Southtown is back with local food, live entertainment, community resources and activities for all ages.

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Rockford Construction works to practice what they preach in new headquarters on West Side

Submitted 06-04-2013 under INNOVATION-SPOTLIGHT

Rockford CEO Mike VanGessel discusses the keys to Rockford's success and why they chose the West Side as their new home.

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Build a better city

Submitted 06-04-2013 under PLACE-MATTERS

Public participation is the key to "making" a place. Here's a look at lessons from the recent Re:STATE event and how you can begin your journey as a "placemaker."

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Mayor answers citizen concerns, discusses Arena South

Submitted 06-03-2013 under NONPROFITS

This month, Ana Olvera asks the mayor about considerations being made for low-income residents of the Arena South district as development plans are made. Olvera's question is part of City Connection on GRTV.

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Adults Change Their Lives

Submitted 05-30-2013 under NONPROFITS

GRIL Adult Programming helps local individuals and ministries get on track.

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Getting to Know GROW

Submitted 05-23-2013 under NONPROFITS

Grand Rapids Opportunities for Women (GROW) offers free business counseling and other valuable entrepreneurial resources

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State Street gets its life back through re//STATE

Submitted 05-17-2013 under LOCAL LIFE

The desolate area of State Street in the Heartside neighborhood has been in desperate need of revitalization for years. This weekend will highlight the street's potential.

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Year-round LEED-registered building at Fulton Street Farmers Market opens May 4

Submitted 04-23-2013 under NONPROFITS

This May 4, the Fulton Street Farmers Market opens for its 91st season. The new year-round building will provide space for five permanent producers, some of West Michigan’s favorites.

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