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Kent County’s response to COVID-19’s effect on youth crime

By By Megan Sarnacki

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November 20, 2020

As law enforcement records a rise in crime during the COVID-19 pandemic, the Kent County Board of Commissioners allocated $500,000 of its federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act funding towards a grant aiming to decrease the rates of violence in our communities. Through the Community Violence Prevention Grant Program, Kent County will assist nonprofits via the prevention of violent behaviors and the rehabilitation of individuals with established violent behavior.

GVSU professor engaging emotional empathy to foster greater understanding of sexual harassment

By By Megan Sarnacki

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February 20, 2020

GVSU ethics professor and director of the Koeze Business Ethics Initiative Michael DeWilde encourage his students to practice emotional empathy to better understand sexual harassment.

How community support strengthens small businesses: Three local business owners share their stories

By By Megan Sarnacki

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Entrepreneurship

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December 19, 2019

The holidays are here and the sales never end. Before you start checking off your list, though, three business owners explain how shopping local recirculates back into the community, provides more opportunities for businesses and nearby neighborhoods, and helps promote entrepreneurship.

Rooted in structure and solid work ethics: Local Women veterans promote change in business

By By Megan Sarnacki

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Entrepreneurship

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November 21, 2019

As the number of veteran women-owned businesses increase, four West Michigan women veterans share their experiences, challenges, and what the community can do to improve the lives of veteran women entrepreneurs.

How local yoga instructors address trauma through the mind-body connection

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September 12, 2019

As trauma-sensitive yoga grows throughout West Michigan, treatment accessibility and mental health awareness can offer opportunities for all to heal.

Fighting to end human trafficking, one scoop at a time

By By Megan Sarnacki

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Entrepreneurship

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April 25, 2019

With flavors like Almond ‘Bout that Base' and Join the MoveMINT, Cone Appétit couples a joyful treat with a mission to end human trafficking.

Breaking the cycle of homelessness: Dirt City Sanctuary’s community-centered recovery philosophy

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January 31, 2019

Dirt City Sanctuary aims to care for individuals experiencing substance use disorders and homelessness by providing housing, jobs, community, and individualized support.

Seeking to empower the female voice? Check out the Women who Write Author and Vendor Expo

By By Megan Sarnacki

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Entrepreneurship

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October 4, 2018

Since 2013, Hook a Sista Up Collaborative (HASU), a membership-based organization supporting female entrepreneurs, has been creating platforms for West Michigan women to collaborate, empower, and inspire one another. On Saturday, October 6, HASU will present the fourth annual Women who Write Author and Vendor Expo.

10 food trucks to watch this summer

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June 7, 2018

Spring has rolled into summer and all of the food trucks around West Michigan are following suit. While you spend the day with your friends and family, be sure to check out one of these 10 unique food trucks.