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Sports in Grand Rapids: What it takes to be #1 in the minor leagues
Experience Grand Rapids
December 10, 2019
Entrepreneurs with three things in common – a love of sports, a deep commitment to community and a vision– were the...
Experience Grand RapidsDecember 10, 2019
Good for Business. Good for Communities. Good for Michigan
Experience Grand Rapids
November 19, 2019
A Grand Rapids-based organization has taken a local program statewide to inspire, equip and celebrate companies that...
Experience Grand RapidsNovember 19, 2019
Michigan Outdoor Recreation – Beyond Fun
Experience Grand Rapids
October 22, 2019
With four distinct and gorgeous seasons, there’s no end to the fun that outdoor enthusiasts have year-round in Kent...
Experience Grand RapidsOctober 22, 2019
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Sports in Grand Rapids: What it takes to be #1 in the minor leagues
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 No.
Good for Business. Good for Communities. Good for Michigan
A Grand Rapids-based organization has taken a local program statewide to inspire, equip and celebrate companies that create high-quality jobs, stronger communities and a healthier Great Lakes region.
Michigan Outdoor Recreation – Beyond Fun
With four distinct and gorgeous seasons, there’s no end to the fun that outdoor enthusiasts have year-round in Kent County and throughout Michigan. But there’s a whole lot more to the outdoor
Medical Innovation Built on Big Data
West Michigan is becoming 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.
Grand Rapids: a hub for medical research and innovation
West Michigan is becoming a magnet for collaboration in medical research, innovation and care. This is the first in a series of articles that take a look at what’s happening now and what’s on the
Reimagining Trash
The people of West Michigan have a deep love for the Great Lakes, the surrounding watershed and the other natural resources that make Michigan a distinctly beautiful place to live. We feel a
Plastics Industry Refocuses on Sustainability
When it comes to caring for our planet, we all have a role. Many manufacturers in the plastics industry take that role very seriously. In late May, Grand Rapids was host to the Re|focus Sustainability
Sustainability: A Way of Life in Grand Rapids
Sustainability in the event industry is more than a trend. It is becoming an industry standard. Earlier this year, the global Event Industry Council released four Guiding Principles for Sustainable
West Michigan Parks are Community Treasures
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
The Grand River: An Update on the River Restoration Project
The Grand River Restoration project inspired an entire city to rally behind restoration of its namesake river. More that 10 years after the project launched, thousands have contributed to the vision
Grand Rapids is growing and people are noticing
Grand Rapids is consistently ranked as one of the best and fastest growing economies in the country. Downtown development is keeping pace with that growth. In this Grand Investment installment, we
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
Waste Not: How Grand Rapids Approaches Sustainability
Grand Rapids has long been a model of sustainability nationwide. Government, business and nonprofit partners have come together to set – and exceed – aggressive sustainability goals, earning the
Volunteer Projects that Focus on Sustainability
Grand Rapids has long been a model of sustainability nationwide. Government, business and nonprofit partners have come together to set – and exceed – aggressive sustainability goals, earning the
Design thinking is driving innovation in learning, part 3
In a region where global corporations were among the first to advance design thinking, the iterative, human-centered design process is enhancing learning and driving innovation in after-school
Design thinking is driving innovation in learning, part 2
In a region where global corporations were among the first to advance design thinking, the iterative, human-centered design process is enhancing learning and driving innovation in after-school
Design thinking is driving innovation in learning, part 1
In a region where global corporations were among the first to advance design thinking, the iterative, human-centered design process is enhancing learning and driving innovation in after-school
Growing food – and the food industry – in West Michigan
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. Learn how abundant fresh water, a
West Michigan features four seasons of outdoor recreation, part 2
One of the best things about living – and recreating – in West Michigan is spring. And summer. And fall. Winter, too! Michigan’s four distinct seasons mean outdoor enthusiasts are never bored. From
West Michigan features four seasons of outdoor recreation, part 1
One of the best things about living – and recreating – in West Michigan is spring. And summer. And fall. Winter, too! Michigan’s four distinct seasons mean outdoor enthusiasts are never bored. From
Grand Rapids emphasizes work-life balance
Today’s young professionals know that where you live is where your life happens. Work life, personal life, and community life are all wrapped up in place. And place is determined not only by
Grand Rapids: A city on the move
Michigan, the state that put the world on wheels, is now redefining the mobility paradigm in the U.S. In fact, few cities of comparable size are as focused as Michigan’s second largest city – Grand
West Michigan work ethic is common factor in manufacturing success
Our most recent story on manufacturing in West Michigan highlighted the variety and growth of this region’s manufacturing base. Manufacturing jobs grew 23 percent in West Michigan between 2009 and
Innovation and Collaboration: Hallmarks of West MI Manufacturing
Known as Furniture City since the early 20 th century, Grand Rapids is no stranger to manufacturing. But with 2,452 manufacturers, the region has diversified its manufacturing base well beyond the
Grand Rapids is a Great Place (but don’t take our word for it)
Whether you’re looking for the best beer and burgers, a top U.S. cycling town or one of the best places to live in the country, you’ll find it in Grand Rapids. The accolades are all over the map, but
Tech GR: A Distinct Code, Part 2
West Michigan is enjoying one of the fastest rates of tech industry growth in the U.S. But what sets the industry apart in Grand Rapids may surprise you. This is the second in a two-part series
Tech GR: A Distinct Code, Part 1
West Michigan is enjoying one of the fastest rates of tech industry growth in the U.S. But what sets the industry apart in Grand Rapids may surprise you. This is the first in a two-part series
Assets and Access: The winning compound that fuels Life Sciences in West Michigan
Spectrum Health, for instance, recently announced a new venture capital fund that will invest $100 million in health-related companies over the next seven to 10 years. Specifically, Spectrum Health
Beer starts in the soil
The young Michigan hop industry has grown tremendously over the past 10 years. The first big hop farms in the state included Empire Hops Farm near Empire, Hop Head Farms in Barry County and Michigan
Grand Rapids: A mosaic of local and international work
As home to dozens of neighborhood galleries, two downtown art museums, one of the largest volunteer-driven arts festivals in the nation, a top-100 most visited art museum worldwide and an
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