Urban Agriculture Committee seeking input from City residents
Grand Rapids Urban Agriculture Committee seeks input from community residents at a series of October 2018 community meetings.
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From its much-loved taquerias to its colorful public art, the southwest side celebrates its diversity. With emerging local galleries, successful Mexican and Asian markets, and locally owned small businesses, the area is home to many of Grand Rapids' Latino groups and includes Garfield Park, Alger Heights, and Grandville Avenue, among others, and pride in culture abounds.
GR one of 12 “Cities of Opportunity”: Initiative to develop equitable solutions for residents
Because of its work for equity, Grand Rapids has been chosen as one of 12 cities to join the National League of Cities (NLC) Cities of Opportunity initiative.
Rapid Glance: September news bits from the City of Grand Rapids
September news bits from the City of Grand Rapids.
UIX: If you live in West Michigan, these are the people keeping your most valuable resource alive
The river is crossed by hundreds of thousands of people every day, on their way to work, school, and just passing through town. Likely few of them are fighting for control of it, but then again, they may not realize its significance. Here are the stories of those who do.
SpringGR launching local entrepreneurs who have ideas and little else
SpringGR launches Grand Rapids area entrepreneurs into successful small businesses via its 12-week business training experience that includes classes and one-on-one weekly meetings with business coaches. Sign up now for fall classes.
UIX: Grand Rapids residents are growing stronger communities through gardening
Neighborhood gardens provide space for food to grow, for new skills to sprout, and most of all, for individuals to realize the power they have in their own communities. Though they may support similar crops every season, each space provides a unique definition of what it means to get involved and grow.
UIX: GRPS Transformation Plan is using design thinking to incorporate stakeholder voices
GRPS stakeholders gathered at schools in the four different quadrants of the district to sound off on their concerns, talk about what they're proud of, and even what they're angry about. And the district is listening to every word with the help of design thinking.
Michigan Good Food Fund welcomes Grand Rapids Opportunities for Women as lending partner
As a Michigan Good Food Fund (MGFF) lender, Grand Rapids Opportunities for Women (GROW) will help more West Michigan businesses to finance their enterprises—with one uncommon requirement—the business must seek to increase access to affordable, healthy food in an income-challenged, underserved, Michigan community.
