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Feature Story Cecil McCarty began by holding workout sessions at a park before opening BFFS. (Paul ApPaul) Entrepreneurship

Pandemic inspires woman to open hip-hop fitness center

Shanika P. CarterWednesday, February 16, 2022
Feature Story Jennifer Owens is CEO of Lakeshore Advantage. Economic Development

Report highlights continued positive West Michigan employer outlook

Shandra MartinezMonday, February 14, 2022
Feature Story Hudsonville resident and interior designer Liz Marie Galvan is building a reputation and a following for her Cozy White Cottage home decor ideas. Arts and Culture

This Hudsonville native’s ticket to fame: Getting Cozy

Kym ReinstadlerFriday, February 11, 2022
Feature Story Students in a GRCC Medical Assistant program class. Kids and Education

New scholarships support students who train to collect life-saving blood donations

Shandra MartinezTuesday, February 8, 2022
Feature Story Sydney Ritsema was the recipient of the Herbert F. and Mabel L. Olney Memorial Scholarship. She graduated from Ferris State University with a bachelor's degree in criminal justice and a minor in forensic psychology.  Kids and Education

Foundation invites students to apply for more than $860K in scholarships

Shandra MartinezMonday, January 24, 2022
Feature Story An expansion at Art Mulder and Sons Trucking will add 147,000 square feet of new facility space and create up to 55 new jobs. Economic Development

Art Mulder and Sons Trucking plans $31M expansion

Shandra MartinezMonday, January 24, 2022
Feature Story Guillermo Cisneros Entrepreneurship

West Michigan Hispanic Chamber named a 2021 Neighborhood Champion

Shandra MartinezTuesday, December 14, 2021
Feature Story Tim Price, co-owner of RollXscape Skating Center in Holland Township, right, shows skating enthusiast a set of LED quad roller skate wheels in the rink’s skate shop during the venue’s grand opening, Nov. 4. Arts and Culture

Roller rink makes a comeback as RollXscape Skating Center

J.R. ValderasMonday, December 13, 2021
Feature Story The GRCC Foundation's Alumni Relations team created a map of local craft breweries owned or operated by GRCC alums.  Kids and Education

Map highlights how GRCC brewers help Grand Rapids earn its Beer City USA title

Shandra MartinezTuesday, December 7, 2021
Feature Story Students visit Wolverine Coil Spring during Discover Manufacturing Week.  Economic Development

‘Eye-opening’ event helps students discover manufacturing

Shandra MartinezTuesday, November 30, 2021
Feature Story Experience a traditional Dutch Christmas Market without ever leaving the country. Arts and Culture

December Along the Lakeshore: Sparkle, Sinterklaas, and shopping

Sally LaukitisMonday, November 29, 2021
Feature Story Hugh Davis, CEO and co-founder of Revolin Sports, and Sophie Vanden Bosch, the co-founder and chief marketing officer of Revolin Sports. Entrepreneurship

Revolin Sports’ co-founders are making pickleball sustainable

Luke FerrisWednesday, November 10, 2021
Feature Story A Grand Rapids employee at work in the control room of the city's water department. Sustainability

Project aims to build pipeline to careers in the water industry

Shandra MartinezMonday, November 1, 2021
Feature Story Lakeshore Advantage received an award from the International Economic Development Council. Economic Development

Lakeshore Advantage garners international award

Shandra MartinezTuesday, October 26, 2021
Feature Story Proponants for social districts say a drink in hand makes the wait more bearable for restaurant patrons who are up to an hour away from being seated, and it benefits nearby shops. Economic Development

Grand Haven’s social district opens

Shandra Martinez Tuesday, October 26, 2021
Feature Story Public Thread "upcycles" scrap fabric to create new products. Industrial sewing skills are in demand for a variety of West Michigan industries. Kids and Education

GRCC launches industrial sewing certificate program

Shandra MartinezMonday, October 18, 2021
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