Submitted 03-18-2013 under NONPROFITS
Grand Rapids Opportunities for Women (GROW) has released an announcement congratulating the Top Women Owned Businesses, and urging others to take advantage of entrepreneurial training and small business resources.
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Submitted 03-18-2013 under INNOVATION-SPOTLIGHT
Bartertown Diner's collective management style and advocacy of vegan and vegetarian cuisine provides an interesting look at the restaurant business.
Submitted 03-15-2013 under LOCAL LIFE
LadyfestGR’s all-women musical performances, a variety show and workshops span March 22-23, and take place at The Pyramid Scheme, The DAAC and Heartside Gallery.
Submitted 03-14-2013 under NEWS
Owners of two Grand Rapids markets offer their views on Trader Joe's and Whole Foods, and what our community and local businesses need to thrive.
Submitted 03-14-2013 under NONPROFITS
Songs From the Second Floor is a collection of the ephemeral performances that occur live on the air, in one take, on 88.1 WYCE. This video series is produced by GRTV in collaboration with WYCE and The Rapidian in order to capture and archive these rare moments.
This month, Mayor Heartwell is answering audience questions on a special date. This Thursday, tune in to have your own questions answered on GRTV and right here on The Rapidian.
A band of one thousand heroes will come together this May to take a stand against hunger in the 36th Annual Access Hunger Walk.
Submitted 03-13-2013 under NONPROFITS
On Monday, March 11, Gazelle Sports and Trillium Haven held a 5K to raise money for Feeding America West Michigan.
Submitted 03-13-2013 under NEWS
The reading literacy program incorporates a new twist to literacy initiatives: service learning in the classroom. Students learn the joy of giving back to others by donating books.
Submitted 03-13-2013 under LOCAL LIFE
Acton staff look forward to using new location and its resources to fulfill think tank's mission