Grand Rapid's Heartside-Downtown

ArtPrize gives official vote of support for sharing economy

Submitted 06-12-2014 under NONPROFITS

ArtPrize strongly supports the Homesharers Creed and we believe that owner-occupied homesharing is good for our economy, our neighborhoods, and philanthropy.

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Story Matters: Tyler Buckner explains his job as Safety Ambassador

Submitted 06-12-2014 under NONPROFITS

Tyler Buckner was at the Local First Street Party as part of his job as a Safety Ambassador through Downtown Grand Rapids Inc. Here he explains his job and how it helps the downtown community.

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Story Matters: Marco Riolo shares importance of creativity, fun

Submitted 06-12-2014 under NONPROFITS

Marco Riolo took a moment at the Local First Street Party to stop and talk to us about why he thinks it's so important to help people reconnect with their creative selves.

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WMCAT Adult Students Graduate

Submitted 06-11-2014 under NONPROFITS

Students of the Adult Career Training Program at WMCAT Graduate.

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The changing constitution of livability

Submitted 06-10-2014 under PLACE-MATTERS

As we plan to position Downtown Grand Rapids to be one of the most livable and desirable neighborhoods in West Michigan, we’re compelled to consider the areas that people will prioritize when choosing to call this place home.

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Register for Summer "simmer" camps at the Downtown Market

Submitted 06-10-2014 under NEWS

The Downtown Market will host food themed summer camps for kids. Registration deadline is June 17.

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Story Matters: Ruth Funderburk's home search in Grand Rapids 30 years ago

Submitted 06-10-2014 under NONPROFITS

Ruth Funderburk moved to Grand Rapids 30 years ago. In her search for a home, she had to work to have her realtor understand what kind of neighborhood she wanted to live in.

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