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City High Middle School to host 7th annual Recycled Art Market

Submitted 11-03-2015 under NEWS

The art market will be held Saturday, November 7 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and showcase artists and crafters from all over Michigan.

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Upgrades on the line in school bonding proposals

Submitted 10-29-2015 under NEWS

Bonding proposals on the Nov. 3 ballot across Kent County will include the potential for infrastructure, security and technology upgrades in several districts.

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West Michigan Hispanic Chamber of Commerce to hold 10th business expo

Submitted 10-27-2015 under NONPROFITS

The free Business Expo will be held at the Applause Event Center on November 4 to connect businesses and individuals with the Hispanic community.

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River City Cup and Cake brings espresso, pastries to Grand Rapids food truck scene

Submitted 10-06-2015 under NEWS

Lorin Tate opened his business four weeks ago and is currently serving customers on the river side of the Welsh Auditorium.

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Urban agriculture + placemaking = new economy

Submitted 10-06-2015 under OPINION

Levi Gardner of Urban Roots explores different facets in the relationship between urban agriculture and placemaking.

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Community Challenge aims to promote economic equity and increase neighborhood business growth, sustainability

Submitted 09-29-2015 under OPINION

The challenge aims to promote Black-owned businesses across the city and increase capital flow to neighborhoods they are located in

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ArtPrize visits Burning Man

Submitted 09-29-2015 under PLACE-MATTERS

Kevin Buist, Exhibitions Director at ArtPrize, had a chance to visit Burning Man this year along with Executive Director Christian Gaines. Here he shares the experience- and how it relates to other, more permanent artworks and city structures.

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Lacks Enterprises and Cascade Engineering host employee day at Downtown Market

Submitted 09-18-2015 under NONPROFITS

Lacks Enterprises and Cascade Engineering are hosting an employee appreciation day at the Downtown Market, to reward employees and support local entrepreneurs and small business owners.

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Building community: Why honest conversations matter

Submitted 09-15-2015 under PLACE-MATTERS

We can't grow as a community- or as individuals- if we aren't willing to engage in hard conversations. Willingness to be honest takes courage. Why are we so afraid of that here in Grand Rapids?

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Weingartz aims to Mow Down Hunger during Hunger Action Month

Submitted 09-14-2015 under NONPROFITS

Sept. 14-Oct. 6, Weingartz will match donations to three Michigan food banks.

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