Shopping
Clothing Matters provides alternative with environmentally conscious fashion
by (Yeldellc)
Submitted 03-10-2015 under INNOVATION-SPOTLIGHT
For almost two decades Clothing Matters has been providing sustainably manufactured apparel to the public. Marta Swain, owner of Clothing Matters, says everything about the store is environmentally conscious and over the last 19 years it has laid a...
Shop locally, give back at Grand Rapids Downtown Market during holidays
by (Downtown Market GR)
Submitted 12-09-2014 under PLACE-MATTERS
This holiday season, shopping locally is a way to keep your dollars in the local community while supporting small business owners. On average, 48 percent of each purchase at local independent businesses is recirculated locally, compared to less than...
Wintertime Fun in Grand Rapids
by (tonia.hauser)
Submitted 12-02-2014 under LOCAL LIFE
Fleeting seasons are whizzing by us, seemingly quicker with each passing year. We blame it on old age and busy agendas, but the reality is— life is short. The time is upon us to start benefiting from the abundant wintertime activities Grand...Small Business Saturday at the Market
by (Suydamsa)
Submitted 11-07-2014 under
This Small Business Saturday, do your shopping at the Downtown Market! We have 20+ vendors to choose from. OR pick up a Grand Rapids Downtown Market gift certificate which may be redeemed at any of our 20+ indoor artisan food merchants. Giving...
West Michigan Cooperative sees growth, opportunities in new space on Michigan Avenue
by (keri.amlotte)
Submitted 04-01-2014 under NEWS
Since their founding in 2006, West Michigan Co-op, a Grand Rapids based online farmers market, had been sharing space with other businesses during their monthly pick-up nights. But after years of growth, West Michigan Co-op had outgrown the shared...
More art, more shopping at Urban Lights event
by (erictank)
Submitted 12-10-2013 under NEWS
On December 14 from noon until 8 p.m. the Division Avenue corridor businesses will organize a shop hop just in time for the holiday season. If you've missed the Uptown Holiday Shop Hop, the UICA Artists' Holiday Market or the festivities at...
Cast your vote for best window display during Window Wonderland Campaign
by (erictank)
Submitted 12-03-2013 under NEWS
On November 22 Downtown Grand Rapids Inc. launched its Window Wonderland Campaign, an effort that challenges downtown businesses to create unique holiday themed window displays. Collaborating with local shops are students from Kendall College of Art...
First Fridays on Avenue for the Arts offers chance for unique holiday shopping
by (erictank)
Submitted 12-03-2013 under NEWS
On December 6 from 6-10 p.m. galleries along the Division Avenue corridor will be open during evening hours for First Fridays. The event is designed around local artisans with work for sale. Handmade goods, artwork and drink specials will be...
Make connections, shop, learn at Black Market
by (erictank)
Submitted 11-19-2013 under NEWS
On Saturday November 23, Grand Rapids Area Black Businesses (GRABB) will team up with LINC to present The Black Market. The two day event begins on Friday from 5-8 p.m. and continues on Saturday from 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. at the LINC gallery in the...
Teresa Z Illustration debuts at The Market
by (DwellingPlace)
Submitted 05-14-2013 under NONPROFITS
Teresa Z is excitedly getting ready to show at her first art market of the summer: The Market Presented by Avenue for the Arts. Since graduating from GVSU with a BFA in sculpture, she had taken a break from creating art and has spent the...