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Grand Rapids Opportunities for Women congratulates top women-owned businesses

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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Bartertown builds success on vegan offerings, local food, cooperative management

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.

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Catalyst Radio: LadyfestGR to showcase female talent, benefit Our Kitchen Table

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.

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Possible arrival of Trader Joe's, Whole Foods sparks ongoing discussion

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.

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Bennett - "Home for Now"

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.

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Mayor answers citizen questions on City Connection

Submitted 03-14-2013 under NEWS

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.

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Be a hero. Fight hunger.

Submitted 03-14-2013 under NONPROFITS

A band of one thousand heroes will come together this May to take a stand against hunger in the 36th Annual Access Hunger Walk.

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Urban Herd fights hunger

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.

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Read 'N Give coordinates reading literacy initiative in over 60 schools

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.

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New building marks new era for Acton Institute

Submitted 03-13-2013 under LOCAL LIFE

Acton staff look forward to using new location and its resources to fulfill think tank's mission

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