When it comes to self-care in Grand Rapids, you finally have plenty of options
In a city centered around food, beverage, art, and entertainment, there are more and more businesses emerging that are encouraging GR residents to slow down.
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RapidChat: Bridgett Tubbs on quality child care and early education
Twenty years ago, Bridgett Tubbs and her late husband Doug opened up their first AppleTree child care center in Grand Rapids, MI. With the vision to set themselves apart and raise the bar for quality childcare and early education, AppleTree has been able to spread their apple seeds across Michigan with 26 total locations, and several others in the works.
RapidChat: Adam Quiring on being an African American boomerang in West Michigan
Within GR city limits, being an avid outdoorsman who works in the medical field is a likely existence — at least if you're of the caucasian race. As an African American, these numbers quickly begin to diminish. But Grand Rapids transplant Adam Quiring, challenges this status quo by being all of the above — if not more.
RapidChat: Jaime Counterman on helping the healing process for children and teens with Ele’s Place
Losing a loved one at a very young age herself, Jaime Counterman, the new Director of Ele's Place, emphasizes that all kids experiencing grief should have access to compassionate support as they heal.
RapidChat: Jennifer Wammack on a more sustainable Furniture City, USA
What makes Jennifer Wammack great? It's not only her ample resume highlighting 30-plus years experience within the realm of furniture product design. As Director of Outreach at BIFMA, she is ever-so passionate about the Triple Bottom Line of Furniture City, USA.
RapidChat: Zoe Carmichael on leading conversations with confidence
What goes into a good speech? Step back and let Zoe Carmichael, seven-year owner and speaker coach at Zoe Carmichael Consulting, advise you.
RapidChat: Gwadue Bossuah on celebrating the highs and lows of being a local business owner
After four years of being in business, Gwadue Bossuah, creator and owner of FZIQUE full body cycling studio, takes a walk down memory lane with us. Remembering all of the highs and lows that brought him to where he is today, Gwadue plans on hosting an extra-special celebration this month at his new Midtown location.
RapidChat: Jamie Cooper
After realizing there was a growth opportunity for medical marijuana in West Michigan, Jamie quickly moved here from Colorado. Nearly four years later, Jamie is the first cannabis entrepreneur being recognized by a mainstream business publication for her efforts with Cannabiz Connection.
RapidChat: Jason Russell
After the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting in 2012, Jason Russell made the decision to pivot his career. With a daughter in elementary school and two other children in preschool, Jason leveraged his previous experience as a U.S. Secret Service agent to create Secure Education Consultants - School and Childcare Security Experts.
RapidChat: Gayle DeBruyn on sustainability from an educator’s perspective
Associate Professor at Kendall College of Art and Design Gayle DeBruyn has a knack for design, but a passion for sustainability. As the college's Sustainability Officer, DeBruyn emphasizes the importance of leading by example. "It’s not just about environmental. Sustainability isn’t just about recycling. It’s social and it’s economic."
