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Story Matters: Arlene Schulte sees Grand Rapids as big city, small town

Submitted 09-12-2013 under NONPROFITS

Arlene Schulte sat down with us to talk about what she likes about her city/town of Grand Rapids.

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Story Matters: Kathleen Russell remembers history of Indian Mounds

Submitted 09-12-2013 under NONPROFITS

Kathleen Russell talks about the artificial Indian Mounds that we have at Ah Nab Awen park, and the history that precedes them.

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Local young artists from Boys & Girls Clubs previewed at ArtPrize venue

Submitted 09-12-2013 under NONPROFITS

This Friday, the newly remodeled Harris Building will host an event to preview artwork from 45 registered ArtPrize entries. Guests will be invited to browse three floors of artwork, including pieces created by children who attend Boys & Girls Clubs of Grand Rapids.

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The Local Feed talks to Michael Crittenden about Reel Food

Submitted 09-12-2013 under LOCAL LIFE

WYCE’s The Local Feed talks to Michael Crittenden about local fish

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UCOM hosting third annual Healthy Foods Cook Off as part of Hunger Action Week

Submitted 09-11-2013 under NONPROFITS

This Thursday, three local chefs will be competing to create healthy dishes using food pantry staples in the cookoffat United Church Outreach Ministry.

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Mitten Brewing Co. works to fill void in Grand Rapids beer scene

Submitted 09-11-2013 under LOCAL LIFE

Established less than a year ago last October, The Mitten Brewing Company's first year has been one of massive growth.Their plan for the future: keep on growing.

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GROW Microloan Program driving small business growth with $600,000 to lend

Submitted 09-10-2013 under NONPROFITS

GROW received $600,000 to loan to small business owners who need help getting capital for business growth.

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Exploring the Catholic Tradition

Submitted 09-10-2013 under NONPROFITS

This is a series of programs designed to explore and explain various aspects of the Catholic faith and practices to anyone would like to understand more about this faith that has been in existance more than 2000 years.

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Mercy Leather brands unique process, style in genuine leather goods

Submitted 09-10-2013 under INNOVATION-SPOTLIGHT

Rusty Zylstra balances customer and craft, creating individualized canvas bags, wallets, accessories and more on site at his studio.

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Does everyone deserve to have a place?

Submitted 09-10-2013 under PLACE-MATTERS

Everyone deserves a place to live. A place to rest one's head, access to clean facilities and a sense of security. Well House provides that place for the area's most marginalized.

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