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Feature Story Marcus Ringnalda, construction consultant and historic preservationist, purchased the Four Star Theatre and formed the Friends of Four Star, a nonprofit organization whose mission is to save the iconic building and restore it as a multi-use cul

Historic theater revives as creative hub for community

Shandra MartinezWednesday, April 23, 2025
Feature Story Chasity Fedon (left) participated in the Summer Youth Career Readiness Program last summer and said it gave her the tools and confidence to earn her first paycheck. Pictured with her manager her manager, Alysa Hoy, she is still employed there.

Summer career program expands to serve more youth

Shandra MartinezWednesday, April 23, 2025
Feature Story West Michigan’s booming hospitality sector is featured on the 2025 HotJobs! list as a top career path with growth potential.

Hospitality Jobs heat up on 2025 HotJobs! List

Rapid GrowthMonday, April 21, 2025
Feature Story Alan Hartline wears a Local Flavor t-shirt at Kingma's Market entrance.

From Detroit to Grand Rapids: How a community-focused grocer flourishes despite challenges

Tommy AllenThursday, April 10, 2025
Feature Story Cody Kirby, visiting economics professor at Grand Valley State University’s Seidman College of Business, and Daniel Montanera, assistant professor of economics there, Co-authored a paper calling Grand Rapids a "beacon of light" for health care jobs.

Study: Greater Grand Rapids a ‘beacon of light’ in health care hiring

Paul R. KopenkoskeyFriday, March 28, 2025
Feature Story Wangler sees events like South by Southwest, which she recently attended, and Tech Week as important stages to share the West Michigan tech story.

Women in tech find community in Grand Rapids

Shandra MartinezWednesday, March 26, 2025
Feature Story THE-Project

Rising demand for project managers spurs competition to train future leaders

Shandra MartinezWednesday, March 12, 2025
Feature Story Kaiden Bell is at the top among all youth athletes from State Games programs nationwide.

GR teen named national youth athlete of the year

Shandra MartinezWednesday, February 19, 2025
Feature Story Teacher Jake Rewa works with students in a science lab.

Davenport’s Urban Education STEM program gives teachers culturally effective strategies

Paul R. KopenkoskeyMonday, February 3, 2025
Feature Story Skot Welch, co-founder of the New Community Transformation Fund (NCTF).

How a new partnership is focused on driving generational wealth in West Michigan

Shandra MartinezFriday, January 17, 2025
Feature Story Nathan Dlouhy appreciates how DAKC's Interview Day helps him to be his best self.

DAKC event empowers young adults with disabilities through mock interviews and job connections

Tommy AllenWednesday, December 18, 2024
Feature Story Diversity has also taken a front seat in the area’s evolving demographics, says TaRita Johnson, The Right Place’s senior vice president of talent and diversity, who oversaw the project.

Diversity, education fuel evolution of Grand Rapids’ workforce

Shandra MartinezMonday, November 18, 2024
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