Dynamic Variation:

The (perpetual) season of giving in West Michigan

In this giving season, we take a look at the generous gifts and givers that have helped make Grand Rapids the vibrant community it is today. We are grateful for their vision and their generosity, and…

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West Michigan Sports Commission

Sports groups get an extra edge when they meet in Grand Rapids – the assistance of the West Michigan Sports Commission. The mission of the West Michigan Sports Commission is to promote this area as…

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Grand Rapids LipDub

Have you seen the latest viral sensations happening in Grand Rapids? YouTube Trends states that Grand Rapids is the LipDub Capital of America. Even if we aren't we enjoy making them. Check out the…

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President Ford & Betty Ford

President Gerald R. Ford wasn’t actually born in Grand Rapids, but since his mother moved here when he was just two weeks old, the city has always claimed him as a native son. Ford never quibbled with…

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President Gerald R. Ford

Facts about the 38th President of the United States Gerald R. Ford arrived in Grand Rapids in 1913, two weeks after his birth in Omaha, Nebraska. He was originally named Leslie Lynch King, Jr. but…

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Chamber Site

Grand Rapids is more than just a great place to visit - it's a great place to live and work, too. While Michigan and other Midwest states have seen their share of challenges, Grand Rapids remains an…

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Hospitals

Grand Rapids residents and visitors enjoy access to world-class healthcare and medical services. Since 2000, the city has experienced more than $2 billion of investment in its Medical Mile – an…

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Relocation

Relocating to Grand Rapids Thinking about relocating to Grand Rapids? Smart move – Grand Rapids has been ranked one of the best places in the U.S. to live, retire, raise a family, get a job and buy a…

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West Side

"The West Side is the best side," according to residents and business owners of this venerable neighborhood, which was first connected to downtown Grand Rapids via footbridge in 1842. German, Polish…

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Jenison

This Grand Rapids suburb is popular with residents who want to be close to both the Big City (it’s 12 minutes from downtown) and the Big Lake (28 minutes to Lake Michigan). With an abundance of…

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