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Grand Rapids Neigborhood Summit keynote speaker to discuss going 'beyond a seat at the table'

Submitted 02-20-2018 under PLACE-MATTERS

The Grand Rapids Neighborhood Summit welcomes Rasheda L. Weaver, PhD as the keynote speaker. This year’s summit will be on Saturday, March 3, 2018 from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. This year’s theme speaks to the need for economic equity and importance of resident voice at decision-making tables.

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Neighborhood organizations hold meetings informing residents about proposed zoning changes

Submitted 02-20-2018 under NEWS

Area Neighborhood Associations held weekend meetings to inform residents of proposed zoning changes.

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Grand Rapids Community College celebrates 10th annual Creating Connections Breakfast

Submitted 02-16-2018 under NEWS

The annual event brought donors and recipients together to experience the tangible results of scholarships.

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Artist feature from UICA: Curt Ikens

Submitted 02-13-2018 under NONPROFITS

Curt Ikens created new work for this solo show. Ikens' recent work grapples with diverse issues such as environmental sustainability, the awkward merging of Eastern and Western cultures, historicism, and child labor.

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Grand Rapids City Commissioners vote for reset on City Manager search

Submitted 02-08-2018 under NEWS

February 6, 2018, Tuesday night's City Commission meeting had commissioners voting not to appoint a new city manager but to reopen the search. Northeast neighbors voiced opposition to a proposed new development in their neighborhood.

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Small steps, big results

Submitted 02-07-2018 under NONPROFITS

A new year is often thought of as a new start. For Johnny, this January has been the realization of a long-time goal. This is a special story for me to be able to share with you: the hard work and long road that’s resulted in a new type of life for one of our graduates.

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Formerly homeless, Heartside resident uses voice to give back

Submitted 02-06-2018 under NONPROFITS

With nowhere to go, Thomas went to an area shelter where he was told about Dégage and the services we offer. Not one to let a meaningful opportunity pass, Thomas came quickly to Dégagé.

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Community celebrates City Manager Greg Sundstrom's retirement

Submitted 01-30-2018 under NEWS

Elected officials, police officers, firefighters and other community members came to say farewell to City Manager, Greg Sundstrom at the DeVos Place, Monday, January 29, 2018.

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Junior Achievement Girls' Dream Fair looks to inspire hundreds of middle schoolers

Submitted 01-30-2018 under NONPROFITS

Sponsorships for these events are critical for Junior Achievement to continue providing life-changing programs to students in our community. These programs are delivered at no cost to students. You can make a difference in the lives of these students by participating in this world-class event.

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Water's Extreme Journey Exhibit opening, Ethnic Heritage Festival at the Grand Rapids Public Museum

Submitted 01-30-2018 under NONPROFITS

Join the Grand Rapids Public Museum on February 3 to celebrate two exciting events - the opening of the new exhibit Water’s Extreme Journey and the 2018 Ethnic Heritage Festival.

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