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How West Michigan’s innovative manufacturers are reinventing supply chains

Manufacturing is evolving In West Michigan as companies adapt to dynamic supply chain challenges. Gentex and Davenport University are at the forefront, emphasizing innovation and resilience.

Roberto Clemente Park renovation wins awards and community’s hearts

City of Grand Rapids Roberto Clemente Park award-winning renovation includes universal accessibility, new shelter/restroom facilities, discovery area playspace/outdoor classroom and natural stormwater management features.

Building momentum in careers and community: Latinx leadership program looks ahead

The LEADeres program has been developing Latinx leaders for the last decade. These leaders still rely on the lessons learned in their cohort. Now the program is expanding to meet the needs of returning students.

Looking back on FSU program that is steadily creating & retaining Latino leaders in West Michigan

The LEADeres program at Ferris State University has increased Latino representation at the school and continues to create new leaders and stakeholders throughout the West Michigan community.

More Grand Rapids businesses now eligible for Small Business COVID Adaptation grants

City of Grand Rapids Economic Development Office has expanded eligibility for Small Business COVID Adaptation Program grants to include Grand Rapids Neighborhoods of Focus and six Corridor Improvement Authorities.

GRABB grants help area Black businesses navigate COVID-19

The GRABB Relief and Resilience Fund is specifically for Black entrepreneurs and business owners impacted by COVID-19’s on-going business interruptions and limitations. The grants support for-profit businesses that were unable to access adequate funding through the COVID-19.

“Shade is an equity issue”: How JEDI guides Friends of Grand Rapids Parks

Non-profit organization, Friends of Grand Rapids Parks plans its work to address JEDI, justice, equity, diversity and inclusion, in light of historical inequities that guided development of parks as public spaces in the past.

Vaccination effort spurs massive collaboration between Kent County and local health care providers

The Kent County Health Department and local health care providers are collaborating on what may be the biggest inter-organizational vaccination effort in Michigan’s history.

Received your absentee ballot application? City has mailed them to all registered voters

Grand Rapids City Clerk mailed absentee ballot applications to all of its registered to voters for the August 4 primary and November 3 election. Here's why it's a secure way to vote.

Mitten Floral blossoms in Wyoming with blooms from West Michigan

Mitten Floral, at 3547 Burlingame in Wyoming, features flowers for weddings and all occasions, workshops, and a table and materials for customers to create their own flower arrangements.

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