Small Business

Owner Lori Slager at The Sparrows in Grand Rapids

Small Businesses As Third Places Experience Growth

How many places do you have? If you're not sure, here's a recommendation: three. In this special report, we'll discover small businesses throughout Michigan that serve as "third places" for their communities, and are growing because of it. 

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West Michigan marketing and design studio Thinkbox Creative adding jobs
Grand Rapids’ $30M Downtown Market announces new artisan bakery as latest tenant
New marketing firm completes successful countdown to launch
There’s a new creative marketing firm in town
Central District Cyclery: The “Hub” of Urban Biking

Renowned bicycle enthusiast Nate Phelps opened Central District Cyclery this past March. Since opening, this urban bike shop has become an instant success and a staple in the Grand Rapids community. Nate’s passion for community engagement has translated into a local biking hub sure to rock Grand Rapids in the years to come.

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