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Estelle Slootmaker, Development News Editor's Latest Articles

New City Neighbors grows programming despite layers of crisis

Because Fourth Reformed Church severed its lease, New City Neighbors is moving to an 1890s farmhouse with an acre of land at 1115 Leonard St. NE. The organization employs and mentors youth and grows food for food insecure community members.

GVSU student mentors prime small businesses for success

GVSU's LendGR program matches student mentors with startups, micro, and small businesses.

Veteran bike mechanic has Common Bond with cyclists

Bob Hammond has launched his dream business, Common Bond Mobile Bike Shop, which serves bicyclists anywhere throughout the Greater Grand Rapids area.

Tools of the trade.
Who you gonna call? Dauntless Paranormal Investigations

A Wyoming nonprofit, Dauntless Paranormal Investigations checks out reports of spirit activity using high-tech electronic equipment.

New Kent County Food Policy Council will champion good food for all

The New Kent County Food Policy Council will inform local policy impacting food production, consumption, and access, and raise public awareness about the local food system’s impact on the area’s environmental, social, and economic health.

Artist, designer debuts Kindel Furniture collection at High Point

In April, Kindel Grand Rapids debuted its Jeffery Roberts Collection at the High Point Market, the largest home furnishings industry trade show in the world.

Corridor Improvement Authority takes on South Division, Burton, Hall, and Grandville Avenue business

City of Grand Rapids established South Division, Burton, Hall, Grandville Avenue Corridor Improvement Authority granting formal organizing authority and revenue for boosting businesses in the area. 

Long Road Distillers enlists new partner to distribute liquid assets

Grand Rapids-based Long Road Distillers announced that their locally crafted spirits will  be distributed exclusively by Imperial Beverage throughout the state of Michigan.

The Blueprint Collaborative takes coworking to an entrepreneurial level

The Blueprint Collaborative, 859 West Fulton, is a coworking and incubator space for entrepreneurs and small businesses in the construction, design, and real estate industry.

Roberto Clemente Park’s a natural: Two City departments collaborate on a remarkable park project

City of Grand Rapids Environmental Services Department  and Parks and Recreation are partnering on park renovation and  infrastructure upgrades to control stormwater runoff in the Godfrey Avenue/Rumsey Street area that result in a park design that will make Roberto Clemente Park one of the most fun places for kids to enjoy natural play and outdoor learning.

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