The Ever-Evolving Jukebox
Brian Hoekstra of AMI Entertainment Network talks about the century-old jukebox company, his job there as Music Content Manager and putting local music on the digitized network.
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Configura: A Swedish Company with a Grand Rapids Home
Swedish software company Configura, maker of the award-winning CET Designer, recently celebrated the fifth anniversary of their Grand Rapids office. This week, they're preparing for NeoCon.
Summertime Market: Local Food, Retro Chic
Andrew Milauckas, 24, is about to embark on the third season of his Summertime Market, working to make fresh, locally sourced produce and foodstuffs readily available, mostly within a 30 mile radius of the store's Douglas location.
Bike Friendly: Building a Community of Cyclists
Through accessible products and events, Josh Leffingwell and Tyler Doornbos of Bike Friendly are on a mission to "build a community of cyclists" within Grand Rapids.
Happy Birthday, Rapid Growth
Rapid Growth turns five on May 11. We're having a party. Important factors include: pinball, Short's beer, Connie's Cakes.
This Is Pyramid Scheme
Mid-sized music venue, The Pyramid Scheme, is finally set to open. General Manager April Basile gives us the grand tour.
What the Regional Air Alliance of West Michigan Does for GRR
The Regional Air Alliance of West Michigan has been working to provide low-cost air travel options to West Michigan consumers. RGM will be conducting an ongoing exploration of what that means for the region on various levels.
LaughFest Up and Coming
Rick Treur of River City Improv and standup comic Jerry Donovan weigh in on LaughFest and what they're doing to participate, on a local level, to Gilda's Club Grand Rapids' event.
Inside LaughFest
A conversation with Leann Arkema, President/CEO of Gilda's Club Grand Rapids, about how LaughFest came together.
