West Michigan is a magnet for collaboration in medical research, innovation and care. This is the second of two articles that take a look at what’s happening now and what’s on the horizon. Setting a…
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As home to dozens of neighborhood galleries, two downtown art museums, one of the largest volunteer-driven arts festivals in the nation, a top-50 most visited art museum worldwide, and an…
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West Michigan farmers and food processors have created a $1.5 billion agri-food industry, propelling the region to the top 25 percent of similar regions nationwide, according to the Right Place, West…
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It can be hard to please everyone when planning an outing. Some people want to go out to eat, while others might want to see a movie, or maybe even go shopping. After 10 years of planning and…
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Greater Grand Rapids is home to one of the largest manufacturing centers in the country, including leaders in sustainable practices and industrial design. Our IT industry is growing at a rate of…
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Utopia or reality? A few years back, Dr. Norman Beauchamp looked to the future of biomedical research and healthcare – and posited what sounded like a health science utopia. He talked about an…
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Sustainability in the event industry is more than a trend. It is becoming an industry standard. In 2021, the global Event Industry Council released four Guiding Principles for Sustainable Events with…
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Parks, trails, forests, and green spaces cover thousands of acres and touch every corner of Kent County. As the weather warms, residents and visitors, alike, venture out to enjoy all the great West…
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Entrepreneurs with three things in common – a love of sports, a deep commitment to community and a vision – were the catalysts that helped make greater Grand Rapids the Sports Business Journal 2019…
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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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