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DGRI to bring champion of data-driven goals to speaker series

Submitted 01-13-2015 under NEWS

Theresa Reno-Weber will be sharing how her team in Louisville uses data and performance-based government strategies to improve services, build transparency and increase involvement at the city government level.

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Riolo Creative Engineering thrives on innovation

Submitted 01-13-2015 under INNOVATION-SPOTLIGHT

Marco Riolo shares his experience working in the creative field and what it takes to be successful in a competitive business where innovative thinking is a necessity.

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OKT responds to urban food growing debate in Muskegon

Submitted 01-07-2015 under NONPROFITS

Recently, MLive reported that Muskegon city commissioners are discussing regulating urban food growers. Here is OKT's response.

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Food Bank marks another record-breaking year for hunger relief

Submitted 01-07-2015 under NONPROFITS

Feeding America West Michigan distributed more food in 2014 than at any other time in its 34-year history.

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GR Forward Thinking continues series with Theresa Reno-Weber

Submitted 01-06-2015 under NEWS

Leading the discussion for the GR Forward Thinking speaker series is Chief of Performance Improvement for the office of the mayor of Louisville, Theresa Reno-Weber.

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Restore Hope offers opportunity to restore body while restoring hope for women and children of Safe Haven Ministries

Submitted 01-06-2015 under NONPROFITS

Symmetry Training & Fitness to offer Restore Hope classes through January and February with proceeds benefiting local domestic violence organization, Safe Haven Ministries

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Mayor discusses city chickens, term limits, police relations on City Connection

Submitted 01-05-2015 under NEWS

Mayor Heartwell answered questions about the new term limits, backyard chickens and more live on Monday night, for his monthly show City Connection.

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Urban planner works to launch outdoor sports gear rental at affordable rates

Submitted 12-30-2014 under INNOVATION-SPOTLIGHT

Kendall Gilbert has plans to launch an outdoor sports gear rental by collectively building inventory of used equipment.

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Connecting downtown GoSite with Grand Rapids' great neighborhoods

Submitted 12-30-2014 under PLACE-MATTERS

Collaboration with neighborhood organizations is key to the success of our soon-to-be-open GoSite.

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Bartertown Diner gets makeover, expands with live food bar

Submitted 12-23-2014 under NEWS

Popular vegan fare restaurant Bartertown has remodeled its interior and plans to add a live food bar next door.

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