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New mentoring program seeks to connect local youth of color with Grand Rapids' tech industry
by (Elizabeth Roger...)
Submitted 02-09-2016 under NEWS
On Thursday, February 11, local businessmen Jonathan Jelks and Alvin Hill IV will launch The Midwest Tech Project Mentoring Program at the Grand Rapids Art Museum aimed at exposing Grand Rapids’ youth of color to the technology sector and...
Cultured Love first business to "graduate" from Downtown Market Incubator Kitchen
by (Downtown Market GR)
Submitted 11-30-2015 under PLACE-MATTERS
When Jodie and Paul Krumpe’s daughter was first diagnosed with Lyme Disease, they started her on antibiotics, per the doctor’s recommendation. But after finding no positive results with the medicine, they decided it was time to take...
Black Market event to mark shift to next phase of GRABB strategic plan
by (Elizabeth Roger...)
Submitted 11-17-2015 under OPINION
Grand Rapids Area Black Businesses (GRABB) is hosting their Black Market event featuring the GRABB Awards and pop-up shops on Friday, November 20. GRABB looks to expand opportunities for Black businesses in the metro Grand Rapids area by...
West Michigan Hispanic Chamber of Commerce to hold 10th business expo
by (WM Hispanic Cha...)
Submitted 10-27-2015 under NONPROFITS
The West Michigan Hispanic Chamber of Commerce is dedicated to working with all members of the community to increase the economic advancement of Hispanic owned businesses and to assist the professional growth of Hispanic business leaders in West...
Community Challenge aims to promote economic equity and increase neighborhood business growth, sustainability
by (jamiel_robinson)
Submitted 09-29-2015 under OPINION
Earlier this year Grand Rapids was listed in a Forbes article as 51st out of 52 as worst places economically for African Americans. One of the indicators used was self-employed (Business ownership) coupled with data from economist Manuel Pastor...
Local lawyer to focus on ever-changing business aspects of marijuana law
by (NGarbaty)
Submitted 08-24-2015 under NEWS
With two Michigan organizations currently seeking more than 250,000 signatures to beat the Christmas deadline for getting their ballot proposals on the November 2016 ballot, local lawyer Robert Hendricks has been noticing a need in assisting those...
Power Up Tech Fair works to connect community to growing job market
by (Elizabeth Roger...)
Submitted 07-14-2015 under NEWS
Community leaders Jonathan Jelks and AJ Hills IV have collaborated to organize the "Power Up" Technology Fair, set for Tuesday, July 21 at the Baxter Community Center. They have coordinated to help expose aspiring entrepreneurs, young...
Building legacy now: GR Current works to strengthen startups, investors with impact investing
by (grcurrent)
Submitted 07-14-2015 under INNOVATION-SPOTLIGHT
Written by Felip Ballesteros, Startup Communicator at GR Current Working within the startup community in Grand Rapids, at GR Current we’re deciphering the DNA of local entrepreneurs and investors. Identifying risk tolerance, industry strengths...
New pastry shop brings taste of France to Cherry Street
by (NGarbaty)
Submitted 07-07-2015 under LOCAL LIFE
East Lansing-based Le Bon Macaron has recently opened its second location in East Hills (951 Cherry Street SE). Macarons, not to be confused with coconut and almond based macaroons, are colorful French pastries (picture a gourmet Oreo-shaped...
New food co-op forming in Grand Rapids
by (Elizabeth Roger...)
Submitted 06-16-2015 under INNOVATION-SPOTLIGHT
A new food cooperative, the Grand Rapids Food Coop Initiative (GRFCI), is forming and “working to start a community owned, cooperative grocery store in the heart of Grand Rapids.” The development board includes Linda Jones, ...