Global Infusion
Pickle-making as placemaking
by (erictank)
Submitted 08-06-2013 under PLACE-MATTERS
[Editor's note] This week, The Rapidian welcomes Eric Tank to our team as our new Place Matters Content Coordinator. We're excited to have him join us, and thought you should have a chance to get to know him and his thoughts on placemaking...
Global Infusion owners open up about shop's origins and future
by (laurelgreen)
Submitted 12-05-2012 under INNOVATION-SPOTLIGHT
“Well, we make the best chai in this city... but that really goes without saying,” jokes Joana Hively, co-owner of local fair trade shop Global Infusion. Hively and her best friend Beth Grilley have co-owned Global Infusion since they...
Annual Refugee art auction to be held at Bar Divani
by (Karie Schulenburg)
Submitted 11-01-2012 under NEWS
“[Art Without Borders] is a fundraiser and awareness event. We want people to know that there are refugees in their community and to know why [refugees] are here,” says Kate Law, Marketing and Communication Specialist at Bethany...
East Hills food tour promotes local food and businesses
by (lizstudt)
Submitted 09-25-2012 under INNOVATION-SPOTLIGHT
Tasty Adventures Food Tours, a new project created by Greenville native Ruth Rittersdorf, provides a unique experience for Grand Rapidians who are looking to explore different possibilities for local food. Rittersdorf guides participants on foot...
Refugees connect and contribute to the community through Rhododendron Crafts
by (lindsmcholme)
Submitted 03-04-2011 under LOCAL LIFE
Jessica Ennis met Bhutanese-Nepali refugees Dik Bir and Dil Maya Powdyel about a year ago through the New Neighbor Program at Bethany Christian Services, where she volunteers as an AmeriCorps Vista member. The first time she visited the Powdyels’...