Supermercado Mexico expands its West Michigan footprint with the addition of Mexicana Bakery while continuing to provide authentic flavor and service to the community. Marla R. Miller shares the local, family-owned company's recipe for success.
Jamiel Robinson founded Grand Rapids Area Black Businesses and serves as a mentor and a catalyst for black teens and entrepreneurs. Marla R. Miller meets the man with the plan for Grand Rapids' black community.
Restorative Circles, a new program at Godfrey Lee Middle School, teaches conflict resolution and builds empathy with help from the Dispute Resolution Center of West Michigan. Marla R. Miller reports on ways the nonprofit is supporting students to create their own solutions.
At GVSU's Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation, Shorouq Almallah connects, mentors, and empowers the next generation of entrepreneurs. Read on for her perspectives on startups, failure, and dreaming big.
All over West Michigan, carpoolers are sharing the ride to save cash, reduce their carbon footprint, and build camaraderie. Writer Marla Miller rides along with a vanpool from Muskegon to see what it's all about.
Grand Rapids is working to build a bicycle-friendly culture one bike lane at a time with a new grant that will increase awareness and safety for cyclists and motorists alike. Marla Miller reports on where the rubber meets the road for local riders and city planners.
Jeffrey DeRegnaucourt took up archery as a child, inspird by Robin Hood, and is still shooting and teaching others to shoot today. Marla R. Miller pays him a visit to discuss the sport and finds out why it's safe, fun, and becoming more and more popular in Grand Rapids.
Ashley Lieber is an ecology artist who, at age six, became a vegetarian and began patrolling water usage in her home. Now, the artist-educator-facilitator focuses on topics of sustainability, people-plant relationships, aquatic habitats, water pollution, and environmental awareness.
Interior designer Ashley Cole wouldn't say she has a trademark style -- but that's the way she likes it. This modern entrepreneur has been making a name for herself all over West Michigan with her unique commercial and residential projects.
Calling all Colors works to create more inclusive school environments and promote dialogue around race and culture. Writer Marla R. Miller and photographer Adam Bird were present at the kick-off event at Kent ISD.
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