DGRI awarded $250,000 in grants to seven local downtown businesses in December 2019: Mosby’s Popcorn, $45,000; Oh, Hello Co. Paper and Gifts, $21,000; Ambiance GR Kitchen and Lounge, $45,000; Art Caribbean Fusion, $36,000; GR Noir Wine and Jazz, $21,000; and Mel Styles, $10,908.
Out of his own personal desire to connect with fellow sneakerheads around town, Alec Arambula organized Kicks & Koffee — which operates as a platform for like-minded individuals to connect over an un-intimidating cup of joe. So whether you drink coffee or not, this young entrepreneur and coffee aficionado is encouraging people of all walks of life to come together, share their stories, and most importantly, 'lace up and smell the coffee.'
Startup Grind Grand Rapids' mission is to educate, inspire, and connect entrepreneurs via monthly events that feature fireside chats featuring local CEOs, founders, leaders, and influencers. At the launch they welcomed Bloombright's Cara Debbaudt.
Los día feriados están aquí y las ventas nunca terminan. Sin embargo, antes de comenzar a marcar su lista, tres dueños de negocios explican cómo las compras locales vuelven a la comunidad, brindando más oportunidades para las empresas y los vecindarios cercanos y ayudando a promover el espíritu empresarial.
The holidays are here and the sales never end. Before you start checking off your list, though, three business owners explain how shopping local recirculates back into the community, provides more opportunities for businesses and nearby neighborhoods, and helps promote entrepreneurship.
Henry Eduardo is a local serial entrepreneur with 3 National Supermarket locations and a restaurant, showcasing diverse Latinx products and dishes for all.
Rapid Growth's December radio show appearance on WGVU’s Morning Show with Shelley Irwin welcomed Sherri Rogers of the West Michigan Cuddle Connection to share how this group is helping folks in our community understand the importance of human touch.
Back in 2017 Alex Romero took a leap of faith by creating a role for himself within Carbon Stories that wasn't available. Fast forward to the present — this young entrepreneur not only holds the title of Project Manager at Carbon Stories, but he has started his own lifestyle brand appropriately dubbed, Take Chances Lifestyle.
For folks seeking an eatery where a smile is served with every amazing dish, I cannot say enough wonderful things about Marielena and Salvia Cano's restaurants, whose menu items are amazing and the delicious result of their taking very creative first steps in a garage that launched not just one, but two distinct restaurants in our community.
El numero de negocios de mujeres veteranas ha aumentado, cuatro de ellas del Oeste de Michigan comparten sus experiencias, desafíos y lo que la comunidad puede hacer para mejorar la vida de las mujeres empresarias veteranas.
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