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.
Rapid Growth's Latest Articles
Rapid Growth introduces new sister site, UIX Grand Rapids
The new Urban Innovation Exchange section will highlight the people and projects in West Michigan that truly spark social innovation with weekly features in addition to Rapid Growth Media's current coverage.
RapidSlideShow: Harris Building – ArtPrize 2013
A lot of ArtPrize venues mix things up to draw in the crowds. A new venue this year, the Harris Building on South Division, mixed a fashion show with a fundraiser for Make A Wish Foundation mixed with over 50 artists on display. Not a bad way to start our ArtPrize explorations.
Rapid Growth Speaker Series: Creative Cities, the Next Generation
Join us on Aug. 22 to hear from innovative educators from both sides of the state who are pushing the needle forward to ensure our city kids are bright, inquisitive, and ready to tackle the challenges of the future. Register now.
SLIDESHOW: Drawn to Water
We love Grand Rapids, but when the sun is high and the heat is on in West Michigan, we just can't help but be drawn to the rolling dunes, quirky resort towns, breathtaking sunsets, and the other sights and sounds of one of the country's largest inland coastlines. Pure Michigan.
Sustainable Streets?
Grand Rapids' street system is in crisis. Find out what a group of concerned citizens is looking to do about it.
Grand Rapids: Sports City USA
Over $100 Million in economic spending, and 280-plus regional and national competitions. In West Michigan, you say?
This Town Needs…
Round Two of the Rapid Growth team's recommendations for a bigger, badder city.
Turn Up the Volume
Rapid Growth's March Speaker Series focuses on the Arena South Study and moving from an automobile-based downtown to a more densely populated and vibrant city.
