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Mayor Heartwell's 10th State of City Address focuses on youth and sustainability

Submitted 01-31-2013 under NEWS

Mayor epitomizes Grand Rapids motto, Strength through Activity, and encourages "the fierce energy of now" as hundreds pledge their allegiance to the City of Grand Rapids

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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.

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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.

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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

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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

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Catalyst Radio: Startup Weekend an incubator for business ideas

Submitted 01-18-2013 under NEWS

Startup Weekend, beginning tonight, offers local entrepreneurs opportunity to present their business ideas and receive peer feedback.

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UICA's "Utopia/Dystopia" tries to see into the future

Submitted 01-15-2013 under OPINION

Though the UICA's latest exhibit has fewer pieces on display, it's still well worth a visit.

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Dystopia prevails in UICA exhibition

Submitted 01-15-2013 under OPINION

Selected artists from across the nation present their concepts of utopia and dystopia with 2-D, 3-D, installation, and new media works throughout galleries on four floors.

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Refusing to be "treated as less of a person," longtime Holland resident moves to GR

Submitted 01-15-2013 under NONPROFITS

Former Holland, MI resident Ellie Frances Gramer speaks about discrimination in her hometown, and her decision to leave.

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Make, show, discuss: Artists as Entrepreneurs

Submitted 01-14-2013 under NONPROFITS

The Avenue for the Arts has long provided a welcoming and diverse arena for artists to exhibit their work. Recent developments have seen a greater emphasis being placed on the Avenue as a forum for discussion and artistic evolution.

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