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Talent

Recruiting, retaining & fostering talent: West Michigan's changing workforce and a desire for place

By Lauren Fay CarlsonThursday, January 26, 2017

Innovation News

INpublicthread

Justice is manufactured here: Q&A with Janay Brower, founder of Public Thread

By John RumeryThursday, January 19, 2017

makers

Gateway to creation: GR's Maker Movement gives space & tools to bring inventors' ideas to life

By Lauren Fay CarlsonThursday, December 22, 2016

Development News

GrandRapidsPointsofInterest

ReThink West Michigan works to bring back young talent to region with 5th annual event

By Anya Zentmeyer, Development News EditorThursday, November 17, 2016

making

Making it in GR: Pitch competitions put entrepreneurs in the spotlight

By Allison SpoonerThursday, November 17, 2016

TheOddest

Lazy is the new smart: How millennial entrepreneurs are shaping a generation

By Allison SpoonerThursday, October 27, 2016

Becky Vandenbout

Don't let them call you sweetheart: Women entrepreneurs break the glass ceiling in West Michigan

By Allison SpoonerThursday, September 29, 2016

ftChris Sain

Making it in Grand Rapids: Social enterprise fights for a place in the entrepreneurial ecosystem

By Allison SpoonerThursday, August 25, 2016

Kyama Kitavi

Making it in Grand Rapids: How the startup community is preparing entrepreneurs for the 'real world'

By Allison SpoonerThursday, July 28, 2016

Glenn and Juanita Ellis

Making it in GR: Despite gains for entrepreneurs of color, inclusiveness remains a work in progress

By Steven Thomas KentThursday, June 30, 2016

Start Garden

Making it in Grand Rapids: How the GR SmartZone is evolving to better support entrepreneurs

By Steven Thomas KentThursday, May 26, 2016

Across Our Network

Tampa City Council invests $6 million in Downtown Partnership Franklin Street revitalization plan
Source: 83Degrees
Oakland County is in "denial" about homelessness. What can be done?
Source: Metromode
One simple action at a time: International House drives lifelong change for refugees and immigrants
Source: Input Fort Wayne
Feeding America West Michigan expands headquarters to better tackle food insecurity
Source: Rapid Growth
RISE program launches digital guide to boost local businesses on Small Business Saturday
Source: The Helm Sandusky
Cutting-edge MRI tech reduces wait times at Holland Hospital
Source: The Lakeshore
Michigan hospitals and community mental health agencies collaborate for whole-person care
Source: Second Wave Michigan
Five promising Michigan startups get backing from the Michigan Outdoor Innovation Fund
Source: Upword - UP
Michigan universities join global "age-friendly" movement, making campuses more welcoming to elders
Source: Second Wave Michigan
Detroit Future City’s report highlights how to build a thriving, sustainable middle-class city
Source: Model D

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