All hail the queens of frugal blogging! Jolon Hull hunts coupon deals for metro Grand Rapids savers, and Cindy Curtis turns up discounts for those who buy locally. Why are you spending so much, they ask.
Tired of watching sitcoms set in New York City or Los Angeles that don't bear any resemblance to your life? Then get ready for a sitcom that will be filmed and produced in Grand Rapids, says Bob Israels. And GoFers is looking for a cast of local characters to play leading roles.
These modern-day storytellers use floodlights and digital editing in their craft, but John Evans and Corey Niemchick can be as arresting as an old scoutmaster around a campfire when it comes to their images and narrative. Learn more about Storytelling Pictures.
Even shadow boxing can be an exahusting workout under the watchful eye of Frank Perez, the owner of Frank's Knockout Fitness in the Stockbridge business district. See how the "sweet science" helps people get into shape.
You'd think that getting companies to consider their carbon footprints would be a hard sell in an economy that has cratered, but Nate Gillette says businesses are becoming receptive to "green building" practices. Why? Because energy efficiency cuts overhead expenses and adds to a property's value.
Tracey Brame juggles a number of roles as an assistant dean at Thomas M. Cooley Law School, but her favorite: Serving as a model for minority law school students
What's that buzz, click and whir of robots racing around at Grand Valley State University? It's the sound of students learning how business will work in Michigan's new economy.
As any fan of the Food Network knows, some of the most creative of the creative class are in the kitchen. Here's where they get their start.
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