It's a local spin on a national movement, and here in Kent County, Encore encourages retirees of all ages to stay engaged in their communities by continuing to live a purpose-driven life. Find out how some wise residents are keeping our community vibrant, sharing their stories, and growing new careers one hop at a time.
Behind every successful city are hundreds of dedicated people working to support it. One of those people is Cindy Brown, executive director of Hello West Michigan. We find out what she and her team are doing to attract, recruit, and retain talent to the region in this week's RapidChat.
A lifelong Grand Rapidian, Dr. Brandy Lovelady Mitchell got through high school on her love of basketball, not books. She's since changed her tune and earned more degrees than you can count. As lead administrator at Kent Career Tech Center/Kent ISD, she's passionate about the power of education to create a beloved community, and she shares her thoughts about school funding, education policy, and building a better Grand Rapids for everyone in this week's RapidChat.
Stop scrolling and look up. What do you see around you at this moment? Depending on where you are in the city, your viewpoint will be unique. Publisher and Lifestyle Editor Tommy Allen would love to hear about it. (The GRAM will want a photo too.) Read on...
Beyond Grand Rapids Public School's recent request for a $175 million bond for buildings, there is something much more paramount to its success that Superintendent Teresa Weatherall Neal is calling for from the city of Grand Rapids. "Come with me," she declares, encouraging all community members to come together with a united front. "You need to turn this community around. Come with me as one." On the heels of her State of the Schools address, we get the inside scoop from this transformative school leader.
In this week's RapidBlog, Brand Specialist Natalia Connelly returns, with thoughts on the changing face of office design in West Michigan and musings on some of the new, innovative spaces to work around town.
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