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Power Up Tech Fair works to connect community to growing job market

Submitted 07-14-2015 under NEWS

The tech fair will bring in companies and nonprofit organizations like Fathom, Soletics, GR Current and Emerge West Michigan. Attendees will have a chance to not just learn more about the field but to network with tech leaders.

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Building legacy now: GR Current works to strengthen startups, investors with impact investing

Submitted 07-14-2015 under INNOVATION-SPOTLIGHT

The Grand Rapids community is known for all of its startups, entrepreneurs and impact investing. It's in our culture to give back- but how do we do it in a way that builds impact and legacy- now and in the future?

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How to prepare your child for fall soccer

Submitted 07-14-2015 under NONPROFITS

If your child is new to playing sports, the game of soccer is a perfect sport to introduce them to. The Y's soccer leagues promote individual and teamwork skills that can be applied to many other endeavors throughout their life.

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Mayor answers citizen questions live in July City Connection

Submitted 07-13-2015 under NONPROFITS

Monday, July 13 brought another edition of "City Connection," where Mayor Heartwell sits down to answer citizen questions live on GRTV and live-streaming on The Rapidian.

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Inspirational author to speak on humor, healing and wholeness

Submitted 07-08-2015 under NONPROFITS

Thelma Wells will share her remarkable story of rising above adversity through faith and prayer. In her tell-it-like-it-is style, she will inspire you, make you laugh, and leave you feeling loved.

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Healthy U Series: Learn to Recognize, Treat and Live with COPD

Submitted 07-08-2015 under NONPROFITS

Learn to Recognize, Treat and Live with COPD

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WMCAT hosting Global Youth Forum with teens from Mexico and Romania

Submitted 07-08-2015 under NONPROFITS

Teens from Monterrey Mexico and Cluj Romania visit West Michigan to connect with peers from WMCAT in first Global Youth Forum, supported by Steelcase, Wege Foundation and Consumers Energy. Together teens created projects to address environmental sustainability.

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WMCAT hosting Global Youth Forum with teens from Mexico and Romania

Submitted 07-08-2015 under NONPROFITS

Teens from Monterrey Mexico and Cluj Romania visit West Michigan to connect with peers from West Michigan Center for Arts + Technology in first Global Youth Forum, supported by Steelcase, Wege Foundation and Consumers Energy. Together teens created projects to address environmental sustainability.

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New pastry shop brings taste of France to Cherry Street

Submitted 07-07-2015 under LOCAL LIFE

The newly opened Le Bon Macaron aims to create a unique, Parisian-styled experience through its food, drink and service.

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Mayoral debate to combine citizen questions, co-moderator leadership

Submitted 07-07-2015 under NEWS

The Grand Rapids Community Media Center will host the mayoral debate at Wealthy Theater, giving citizens a chance to ask mayoral candidates questions directly. Four co-moderators will lead the discussion with an opening question for each topic.

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