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18-year-old Max Tendero (seated) in November of 2016, waiting to vote in the Union basement at the University of Michigan.

Published Together: Max Tendero believes civics can create a path forward beginning right here

Max Tendero believes that civics is a vehicle that, when given the right attention, thought and effort, can start moving us in a better direction.

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Local business transforms camper vans for outdoor adventures

Grand Rapids business, Navigate Adventure Vans, specializes in builds to outfit your van and transform it into the perfect vehicle for outdoor adventures.

JustAir puts air quality in residents’ hands while working to decrease health disparities

JustAir is working to bring air quality monitors to every neighborhood and uses its data to break down health disparities associated with pollution.

Incubator kitchen & food retail space “first domino” in redeveloping Boston Square Together district

Kzoo Station: A Community Kitchen + Eatery will soon infuse new economic opportunities into Grand Rapids’ Boston Square neighborhood. SpringGR and Amplify GR, partners in the Boston Square Together project at 1445 Kalamazoo St. SE, are renovating the 1,416 square-foot shuttered Good Shepherd Auto Repair building into a commercial kitchen and multi-tenant, retail, food-business space.

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West Michigan Hispanic Chamber named a 2021 Neighborhood Champion

Bank of America has selected the West Michigan Hispanic Chamber of Commerce as a 2021 Neighborhood Champion, a recognition that includes both grant funding and executive leadership development. 

Impact Fab in Holland is Implementing Industry 4.0 technologies.
Industry 4.0 campaign launched to support West Michigan manufacturers

Lakeshore Advantage received $92,787 in state grant funding to increase manufacturers’ Industry 4.0 technology adoption readiness. Close collaboration with regional economic development partners allows for the initiative to be extended to Ottawa, Allegan, Muskegon, and Kent counties’ employers. 

Walsh's Online MBA Retains Tier One Ranking for Third Year
Walsh’s Online MBA Retains Tier One Ranking for Third Year

For the third consecutive year, Walsh’s online MBA program has been ranked a Tier One Global Online MBA by CEO Magazine. Walsh earned the highest ranking of three Michigan schools on the list.

Marge of Marge’s Donut Den receives award for community impact and service

Since 1975, Marge Wilson has been serving more than delicious donuts at her business, Marge’s Donut Den, but has made a lasting impact from Michigan to Nigeria through her service and dedication to helping others.

Olio nuovo that makes West Michigan proud

Wyoming born and raised, Jonny Vitale has launched a new family business, Vitaleone Olive Oil, in Sicily, Italy. It's available online and at Frankie V's Restaurant in Wyoming.

ThiMore people are starting a business in 2021. (Photo by bruce mars on Unsplash)
Why 2021 just might be the year to start your business

Uncertainty remains in 2021 as we take steps to get ahead of the pandemic. However, emerging trends — including the explosion of e-commerce and pent-up customer demand — show this might be a great time to start a business. 

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