Return of the Speaker Series: Silver Line BRT
Rapid Growth returns with its popular speaker series, focusing on The Rapid's new Silver Line BRT. Jump on one of the buses, check out a station, and see what the buzz is all about on June 26th.
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Happy Memorial Day from Rapid Growth
May 26 is Memorial Day, otherwise known as the official start to the Pure Michigan summer. Since it seems the polar vortex has finally left us for good, Rapid Growth's staff will take a few days to put the down coats away, drag out the grill, work in the garden, and maybe even head to the beach. Best wishes for a happy and safe holiday weekend, and we'll see you back here with a fresh batch of stories on June 5.
Happy Spring!
Whether or not the temperature cooperates, the staff at Rapid Growth is celebrating the start of spring, with a little light housekeeping and a few warm-weather adventures. We'll be off next week, and we'll see you back here on April 17 with a fresh batch of new stories!
Honest talk about being new in West Michigan
Rapid Growth's New in Town panelists shared the good, the bad, and the funny about being newcomers or boomerangs to West Michigan last week Thursday at the UICA. We compiled some of the best lines of the night via Twitter, so read on for a glimpse into this important and honest conversation.
New in Town Part II
Have you ever been a newcomer somewhere? Did you feel welcome? Were you able to find your way easily? We'll cover these topics and more with some young professionals new to West Michigan at our January Speaker Series, tonight Thursday, January 9th at UICA.
Happy Holidays from Rapid Growth
Best wishes for a safe and joyous holiday season and a happy, healthy start to 2014 from the staff at Rapid Growth! We're putting down our pens (and our camera) for a couple of weeks to enjoy the holidays with our nearest and dearest, and we'll see you here with fresh content on January 9, 2014. Cheers!
New in Town Part II
Have you ever been a newcomer somewhere? Did you feel welcome? Were you able to find your way easily? We'll cover these topics and more with some young professionals new to West Michigan at our January Speaker Series, tonight Thursday, January 9th at UICA.
New In Town
People are moving to Grand Rapids from all over the country and world, filling many of the leadership spots at large organizations. Find out what that experience has been like for some of them at our next speaker series.
Happy Thanksgiving from Rapid Growth
Rapid Growth will be off next week to celebrate Thanksgiving. Here's hoping you'll find time to enjoy family, friends and food, and we'll see you again on Thursday, December 5. Cheers!
Rapid Growth seeks aspiring Clark Kent or Lois Lane
It's way beyond schlepping coffee and making copies: Rapid Growth is seeking a smart, savvy intern for spring 2014. If you're a great writer with a passion for local news and a curioisity about your community, here's your chance to get behind the scenes and learn at a great publication. Read on for all the juicy details.
