Submitted 04-22-2014 under PLACE-MATTERS
Investing in the community, creating opportunities and growing demand increase the vibrancy of a city.
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Submitted 04-22-2014 under NEWS
Laura Casaletto shares her knowledge of collecting free quality food from urban foraging. She'll be leading a free edible plant walk on April 22.
Submitted 04-22-2014 under INNOVATION-SPOTLIGHT
The founder of 616 Development and 616 Lofts didn't start his adult life creating community in downtown Grand Rapids. But family upbringing and a need for a shovel reminded him that people make a life.
Submitted 04-21-2014 under NONPROFITS
"All that is hidden, all that is plain I have come to know, instructed by Wisdom who designed all things." — Wisdom 7:21
Submitted 04-21-2014 under VOICES
Civic investor Steffanie Rosalez shares how after-school programming in the arts helps shape our community's youth.
Submitted 04-20-2014 under OPINION
Dine out at a participating local restaurant on April 24 and support Red Project
Submitted 04-20-2014 under LOCAL LIFE
Rick Beerhorst talks about what Grand Rapids means to him and why he has chosen to invest in his community. After finishing grad school in the late '80s, Beerhorst moved back to his native Grand Rapids and began to see the city with new eyes.
Submitted 04-19-2014 under NONPROFITS
Follow the story of Rapidian reporter Amy HInman, market director Melissa Harrington and locally-sourced restaurant owner Chef Chris Perkey as they work to make their city a better place. Build a stronger food economy, invest in your community: The Rapidian helps us make it possible.
Submitted 04-19-2014 under LOCAL LIFE
Dr. Eric Bouwens is the first physician at Spectrum Health's new health clinic for patients without health insurance downtown. His philosophy: listening and patience are the greatest investment you can make.
Submitted 04-18-2014 under NEWS
The Wege Foundation continues its speaker series at Aquinas College with wind energy expert Tom Kiernan, CEO of the nonprofit American Wind Energy Association. The free event on Thursday, Apr. 24 begins at 4 p.m.
