Small Business

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Modular housing provides affordable homes to help address the housing shortage

In order to address the housing shortage in Grand Rapids, the city and surrounding entities are looking carefully at increasing accessibility and affordability of housing. One local company, InnovaLab is quickly adding to the number of housing units, with cost-efficient, quick-build modular homes.

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BC’s Café Rica and GR’s Natural Maya inspired by native culture, supported by Northern Initiatives

Two Southwest Michigan Latinx businesses feature Mexican and Costa Rican products, sharing elements of Hispanic culture with their communities, thanks in part to nonprofit lender Northern Initiatives.

Photo by Tommy Allen
Creating community and pride within the design scene in West Michigan

The design scene has grown organically in West Michigan over the past decade. Design industry contributors have continued to help in the rise of the design scene since the COVID pandemic, and more social events for designers in the region are coming up.

Courtesy Vinyl Alchemy
Vinyl Alchemy elevates the full musical experience

A new record shop has opened in Grand Rapids’ Eastown neighborhood. Located at 1505 Wealthy St. SE, Vinyl Alchemy purveys vinyl, CDs, and art and pop culture collectibles. 

Courtesy The Mortals Café + Confection
The Mortals Cafe + Confections brews coffee, tea and mortality

The Mortals Cafe + Confection is a brick-and-mortar expression of the death cafe movement in Grand Rapids.

New owners to continue Grand Rapids’ LaFontsee Galleries legacy

New owners plan to continue legacy of Grand Rapids’ LaFontsee Galleries.

House calls on Black businesses and entrepreneurs prescribe remedies for success

The Grand Rapids Area Black Businesses has met with more than 20 entrepreneurs and small businesses ranging from retail, food, and e-commerce to health and fitness businesses.  

The Grand Rapids Downtown Market Incubator Kitchen offers three different types of storage — cold/freezer, dry and pallet storage — and a variety of resources to help food entrepreneurs launch their own small businesses.
Incubator Kitchen nurturing equity for Grand Rapids area food entrepreneurs

Downtown Market Incubator Kitchen launches equity along with small food businesses in Grand Rapids area.

Stephen Norregaard: Caretaker of memories

It is this natural connection he has with people that allows Stephen Norregaard to stand out among other photographers. He genuinely enjoys sharing his vision with each couple when they are seeking a photographer.

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