By John Rumery

GRCC Psychology Department’s Speaker Series tackles the elephant (and donkey) in the room

Help wanted: Exploring (and landing) a design career in West Michigan

SkyBox Cloud makes the move from Reno to Grand Rapids

Carvers: There’s a new butcher in town

Tech Tales: New website tells the stories of West Michigan’s technology scene

SpringGR trio collaborates to launch new line of cosmetics

Goat creamery wins $50K business plan competition, readies to expand production

Civic-minded companies: Grand Rapids businesses focus on hiring veterans, restoring history & more

While mistrust of business seems to be growing at a national level, there's a different story playing out in West Michigan. Building on a long tradition of public-private partnerships, companies here are increasingly involved in the community, doing everything from providing training and employment to individuals recently released from prison to quietly leading the restoration and celebration of  Frank Lloyd Wright's Meyer May House — and a whole lot more.

Grand Rapids entrepreneur launches campaign to support better health & good night’s sleep

Ferris State University helping students to succeed in college with Promesa Summer Success Program