Grand Rapids Public Library offers support for entrepreneurs
Submitted 01-29-2013 under LOCAL LIFE
The Small Business Resource Center at the Main Library offers classes, assists students of all ages in crafting a well-written business plan, and provides other resources for starting and growing a business.
Glance at the Past - Lost Theme Park
Submitted 01-28-2013 under NONPROFITS
An "Outdoor museum for houses" is what one magazine call the theme park planned for the 80 acres where Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park stands today. Nationally know architects designed the planned homes, which would feature the latest in decoration and Grand Rapids furniture.
Grand Rapids Brewing Co: great beer, mediocre food
Submitted 01-28-2013 under OPINION
Grand Rapids Brewing Co. has a fantastic setting and great beers. But noise, a ridiculous wait, and a strange distrust of vegetables spoil a dining experience.
616 Lofts fosters community in downtown Grand Rapids
Submitted 01-25-2013 under INNOVATION-SPOTLIGHT
Derek Coppess and 616 Lofts are on a mission to create a tight knit residential community in downtown Grand Rapids
W. Dwight Armstrong provides new perspective on large-scale farming
Submitted 01-25-2013 under OPINION
W. Dwight Armstrong discusses issues in feeding the world, small and large-scale farming and technology and modern farming.
Catalyst Radio: Michigan Blood critical in supplying blood for 36 area hospitals
Submitted 01-25-2013 under NEWS
Michigan Blood, headquartered in Grand Rapids, collects and keeps blood donations local.
West Michigan Indie gets the blues with Asamu Johnson
Submitted 01-25-2013 under LOCAL LIFE
Asamu Johnson is "Keeping The Blues Alive" with WMI.
Youth Grant Committee to award $45,000
Submitted 01-25-2013 under NONPROFITS
Grand Rapids Community Foundation's Youth Grant Committee is preparing to award $45,000 to organizations that have programs or projects that serve local youth. The online application is now open, and is due February 11.
Mygrcitypoints teams up with Heart of West Michigan United Way
Submitted 01-24-2013 under NEWS
mygrcitypoints and Volunteer Center GR team up with volunteer incentives
New partnership offers citizens rewards for volunteering
Submitted 01-23-2013 under NONPROFITS
Through a partnership between the City of Grand Rapids and Heart of West Michigan United Way, community members can now earn points redeemable for rewards at local businesses for participating in projects and events that benefit the greater good of the city.