From Hope to Tech Help
They might not be Larry Page and Sergey Brin of Google fame. But Mat Nguyen and Mike Harris are building a respectable tech business of their own.
Whitehall - Montague
The historic port cities of Whitehall and Montague sit where the White River meets Lake Michigan. Filled with summer homes, it's a sailors paradise and one of many safe harbors along the big lake.
New AIA map highlights 52 West Michigan buildings
Outstanding architecture is an important facet of the artistic heritage of West Michigan, from traditional whitewashed wooden buildings to modern glass and steel structures. The American Institute of Architects has created a new map highlighting over four dozen architectural wonders on the state’s west coast.
US Mayors unite and go ‘green’
375 mayors from across the US gathered to discuss and learn about environmental issues and the positive effects of building ‘green’ with recycled materials and energy efficient systems. Grand Rapids ranked among the cities high on the list for producing eco-friendly products.
A Philadelphia Story
The once empty streets of Philly's Central City District now bustle with new workers, residents, and sidewalk cafes. Phil Levy credits the establishment of a special business improvement district, an idea GR now is looking to expand.
Foreign Force
Nearly 21,000 people, a full 10 percent of Grand Rapids' population, were born outside the United States. Meet a few of them who are changing the city's culture and economy for the better.
Why Isn’t Stanford Ovshinsky a Billionaire?
The sustainability movement is commercializing new ideas, generating jobs, and fueling economic expansion from Arizona to Japan. How long before Michigan takes it seriously?
Season’s Greetings from Rapid Growth
Well, there's no snow on the ground yet. But, like rappers Run DMC caroled, "it's Christmas time and we got the spirit." So we're taking a break for a couple weeks. But we'll be back January 11, 2007 to bring you a new year of stories about growth, investment, and unique stories of urban life on Michigan's west coast.
