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New owners to continue Grand Rapids’ LaFontsee Galleries legacy

New owners plan to continue legacy of Grand Rapids’ LaFontsee Galleries.

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Mindset Meals: “Love is the most important ingredient.”

New experiences with food, mental health and physical health inspired Eric Freeman to found Mindset Meals, a start-up company that will soon provide nourishing, ready-to-eat meals to West Michigan businesses, schools and individuals experiencing food insecurity.  

House calls on Black businesses and entrepreneurs prescribe remedies for success

The Grand Rapids Area Black Businesses has met with more than 20 entrepreneurs and small businesses ranging from retail, food, and e-commerce to health and fitness businesses.  

The Grand Rapids Downtown Market Incubator Kitchen offers three different types of storage — cold/freezer, dry and pallet storage — and a variety of resources to help food entrepreneurs launch their own small businesses.
Incubator Kitchen nurturing equity for Grand Rapids area food entrepreneurs

Downtown Market Incubator Kitchen launches equity along with small food businesses in Grand Rapids area.

The Diatribe is a grassroots Grand Rapids youth-centered arts nonprofit.
New Burton Heights cultural arts center to be “an example of development without displacement”

The Diatribe is moving forward with its plans of establishing The Emory Arts and Culture Center at 2440 Division South, just south of Burton Street.

Community land trust to promote affordable home ownership and retention

Dwelling Place Community Land Trust is building new, affordable single-family homes in a five-acre vacant lot in the Garfield Park neighborhood.

Roberto Clemente Park renovation wins awards and community’s hearts

City of Grand Rapids Roberto Clemente Park award-winning renovation includes universal accessibility, new shelter/restroom facilities, discovery area playspace/outdoor classroom and natural stormwater management features.

GRFD Fire Cadet Program aims to recruit community members and increase diversity in its ranks

The Grand Rapids Fire Department is seeking to connect and engage with residents in hopes of diversifying their talent pipeline.

Coffee sold by Last Mile Café.
Last Mile Café serves coffee, philanthropy and sustainability — and soon, the 49507

A Black-owned, woman owned business, Last Mile Cafe is opening a physical location at 1006 Hall St. SE that will package, roast and distribute its coffee brand as well as serve as a coffee shop.

GROW is now Grow: New name reflects long-standing organization’s evolution

Grand Rapids Opportunities for Women, GROW is rebranding as Grow because it serves all genders across nine West Michigan counties.

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