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Cheers! Downtown Market launches free summer-long happy hour series

By Anna Gustafson, Managing EditorThursday, May 5, 2016

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Michigan small businesses get cyber security right

By Matthew RussellThursday, April 28, 2016

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UIX: Kati Palmurkar's Happy Cat Cafe is a local fur-st

By Matthew Russell, UIX Grand Rapids EditorThursday, April 14, 2016

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Reshaping gentrification: How community engagement can make development more equitable

By Anna Gustafson, Managing EditorThursday, March 24, 2016

Revolve Records kicks off grand opening of new GR store with live show during 'opening ceremony'

By Anya Zentmeyer, Development News EditorThursday, March 10, 2016

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Tacos, tamales, tripe & more: A guide to Grand Rapids' Latino grocery stores

By Lauren Fay CarlsonThursday, March 10, 2016

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Comic books make a comeback with opening of Plainfield Ave. storefront The Comic Signal

By Anya Zentmeyer, Development News EditorThursday, February 25, 2016

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Grand Rapids entrepreneurs link arms with nonprofits to fight sex trafficking

By Anna Gustafson, Managing EditorThursday, February 11, 2016

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UIX Blog: Crowdfunding data shows patterns by industry

By Matthew RussellThursday, February 11, 2016

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The State of the City: Mayor Bliss focuses on racial disparities, affordable housing & more

By Anna Gustafson, Managing EditorThursday, February 4, 2016

People's Cider Co. joins Long Road Distillery, Mitten Brewing Co. with new Leonard St. tasting room

By Anya Zentmeyer, Development News EditorThursday, January 21, 2016

Mia's Dress Boutique celebrates opening of new ground-floor retail at Eastown Flats

By Anya Zentmeyer, Development News EditorThursday, January 21, 2016

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RapidChat: Alan Hartline

By Jenna MortonThursday, January 21, 2016

Integrated communications, marketing firm makes three new hires, plans for expanded HQ

By Anya Zentmeyer, Development News EditorThursday, January 14, 2016

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Grand Rapids food scene in 2016: Where to eat, what to eat and how we should eat it

By Tiffany EwiglebenThursday, January 14, 2016

New Yoga Fever studio aims to put the tradition back into contemporary hot yoga classes

By Anya Zentmeyer, Development News EditorThursday, January 7, 2016

The Mitten State to open new retail space in GR's West Side

By Anya Zentmeyer, Development News EditorThursday, January 7, 2016

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RapidChat: Jenn Gavin

Jenna MortonThursday, January 7, 2016

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Making Grand Rapids more affordable, inclusive and equitable: Our city's hopes for 2016

Anna GustafsonThursday, January 7, 2016

Serenity Boutique moves from MoDiv startup to Hall Street storefront

By Anya Zentmeyer, Development News EditorThursday, December 17, 2015

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