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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.

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Local food truck relaunches as ‘Roll Call’ serving global-inspired handhelds

Local business owner, Abbie Sterling, rebrands Gettin’ Fresh food truck to Roll Call, which will serve global-inspired handhelds.

La Fuente Consulting grows brand with a new comprehensive language services company

Founder and CEO of La Fuente Consulting, Ana Ramirez-Saenz, launches a new company, La Fuente Communications, providing comprehensive language and interpretations services. 

Over $5 million to be awarded to West Michigan area businesses

The Michigan Small Business Survival Grant program is awarding $55 million across the state. The Right Place is administering the program for an 11-county region including Kent County. 

College athletes across the state will be able to profit off their name, image, and likeness

Collegiate athletes will be able to profit from their name, image and likeness in the state of Michigan after bipartisan legislation was signed by Governor Gretchen Whitmer.

Sipzee simplifies recycling while doing good during COVID-19

Launched during COVID-19, Sipzee simplifies recycling bottles and cans, while creating jobs, supporting local organizations and businesses, and keeping the community safe. 

COVID-19 sparks unique buy local initiatives this holiday season

Amidst COVID-19, the holiday season brings additional opportunities to support local businesses in Grand Rapids. 

Grand Rapids Community Arts brings diversity and inclusion to the arts

Grand Rapids Community Arts is an organization on a mission to increase visibility of underrepresented artists and foster diversity and inclusion in the city’s arts community. 

Grand Rapids’ Terrapin expands to recreational marijuana production

Terrapin’s production facility in Grand Rapids is expanding beyond medical marijuana to include recreational marijuana production, bringing additional jobs and products. 

More ballot boxes make voting more accessible

The City of Grand Rapids has added six more 24/7 absentee ballot dropboxes across the city.

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