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New competition looking for the next great retail entrepreneur

Thursday, July 16, 2015

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RapidChat: Caroline Cook

Jenna MortonThursday, July 16, 2015

$50,000 business plan competition beckons entrepreneurs to northern Michigan

Thursday, July 2, 2015

Happy Cat Cafe works to establish home in Grand Rapids

By Anya Zentmeyer, Development News Editor Thursday, June 11, 2015

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UIX: Scott Jonkhoff helps others take their Next Step in the right direction

Matthew RussellThursday, May 14, 2015

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Beyond sticker shock: The challenges and benefits of eating local

Lauren CarlsonThursday, May 7, 2015

A Pleasant Dog training service expands with new hires, new programming this spring

By Anya Zentmeyer, Development News EditorThursday, April 23, 2015

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UIX: Spencer Covey's Greetology adds creativity, humor to marketing

Matthew RussellThursday, April 16, 2015

Media Place Partners celebrates 10th anniversary with office expansion and doubled business

By Anya Zentmeyer, Development News EditorThursday, April 2, 2015

City Built Brewing Co. hopes to bring unique flavors to craft beer scene in GR

By Anya Zentmeyer, Development News EditorThursday, April 2, 2015

New Sovereign Arms Tattoo Co. is a 'nice and classy tattoo shop' for East Hills neighborhood

By Anya Zentmeyer, Development News EditorThursday, March 26, 2015

Le Bon Macaron to bring a little bit of European charm to the already charming Cherry St. in May

By Anya Zentmeyer, Development News EditorThursday, March 26, 2015

GR staffing agency hopes new office space bolsters goal to change perception of industry by 2020

By Anya Zentmeyer, Development News Editor Thursday, March 19, 2015

Woosah looks to Kickstarter campaign to build out S. Division retail space and printshop

By Anya Zentmeyer, Development News Editor Thursday, March 19, 2015

LEAD Marketing Agency plans expansion in preparation for new hires, doubled revenues in 2015

By Anya Zentmeyer, Development News Editor Thursday, March 19, 2015

Hunt & Gather brings modern-vintage feel to new retail-workspace in renovated warehouse

By Anya Zentmeyer, Development News Editor Thursday, March 12, 2015

thePlate Boutique opens MoDiv retail space downtown with community-driven focus on food

Anya Zentmeyer, Development News Editor Thursday, March 12, 2015

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UIX: Mercedes Barragan helps local professionals blend talents, goals

Matthew RussellThursday, February 26, 2015

Family-owned Reynolds & Sons plans modern revamp to downtown Grand Rapids storefront

Anya Zentmeyer, Development News EditorThursday, February 19, 2015

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GR Dog Adventures walking, running, hiking services look for more athletes to join its team

Anya Zentmeyer, Development News EditorThursday, February 19, 2015

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