Center for Community Leadership Announces New Staff Member
Submitted 09-16-2010 under NONPROFITS
LEADERSHIP ORGANIZATION WELCOMES NEW STAFF MEMBER Marketing coordinator hired at the Center for Community Leadership GRAND RAPIDS, MICH. – The Center for Community Leadership (CCL), the community leadership program of the Grand Rapids...
In season - September 15, 2010
Submitted 09-15-2010 under NONPROFITS
What's in season? What fresh produce is on the horizon? If you're curious about what's at market, the Fulton Street Farmers Market publishes a list of goods every week. **Now is a great time for canning and freezing! ** New at the...
"Freaky Fast Sandwiches" more like "Freaky Low Wages," one area-group says
Submitted 09-08-2010 under NEWS
The Jimmy John’s sandwich chain is known for their “Freaky Fast Sandwiches,” witty signs, and primarily college-age staff. Poor labor practices is something that they are not well known for. However, the Industrial Workers of the World...
In season - September 08, 2010
Submitted 09-08-2010 under NONPROFITS
What's in season? What fresh produce is on the horizon? If you're curious about what's at market, the Fulton Street Farmers Market publishes a list of goods every week. **Now is a great time for canning and freezing! ** New at the...
$3 million renovation of Fulton Street Farmers Market unveiled
Submitted 09-03-2010 under NEWS
For over 80 years the Fulton Street Farmers Market has brought locally grown produce and homemade items to the heart of Grand Rapids. Last Tuesday the association unveiled an estimated $3 million renovation of the market that will improve vendor...
Fulton Street Farmers Market ready for architectural design unveiling
Submitted 08-30-2010 under NONPROFITS
Picture this: Instead of a braid of 122 wooden stalls flanked by gray space, immediately eye-catching about the lot at 1147 E. Fulton is a sign. Fulton Street Farmers Market, it will say, framed by a hospitality building to the left and shaded...
In season - August 26, 2010
Submitted 08-26-2010 under NONPROFITS
**Now is a great time for canning, pickling and freezing! ** New at the market! Apples (Paula Red, Pristine, Gala, Zestar) Pears Squash Watermelons, Cantalopes Currently at the market: Hot Peppers, Bell Peppers Tomatoes Cabbage...
Fulton Street Farmers Market to unveil new architecture design plans on Aug. 31
Submitted 08-25-2010 under NONPROFITS
Established in 1922, it could be said that the upgrades to Fulton Street Farmers Market are nearly 90 years in the making. FSFM will unveil its new expansion plans to invited guests and the media on a market day at 1:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 31. The...
Undercover in Heartside - Part III: Observations and conclusions
Submitted 08-25-2010 under LOCAL LIFE
In this series, I posed as a homeless man living on the streets in Heartside neighborhood from Aug. 15-17. I use the term "patrons" to refer to the homeless men and women in Heartside, derived from their patronage of social services. My friend,...
Undercover in Heartside - Part II: Down-and-out on Monday, Aug. 16
Submitted 08-24-2010 under OPINION
In this series, I posed as a homeless man living on the streets in Heartside neighborhood from Aug. 15-17. I use the term "patrons" to refer to the homeless men and women in Heartside, derived from their patronage of social services. My friend,...