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

By Allison SpoonerThursday, September 29, 2016

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UIX: Young tech engineers program the future in 2016 Atomic Games

By Matthew RussellThursday, September 15, 2016

GR's Varsity News Network adds founder of The North Face to strategic advisory board

By John RumeryThursday, September 1, 2016

Innovation News

Fathom prepares for deep dive by launching ambitious Kickstarter Campaign to fund underwater drone

By John RumeryThursday, August 25, 2016

Innovation News

12 Oakes Business & Innovation Center opens downtown co-working space, is ready to change the world

By John RumeryThursday, August 4, 2016

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

By Steven Thomas KentThursday, May 26, 2016

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G-Sync: Unleashing your inner superhero right where you are

Tommy Allen, Publisher and Lifestyle Editor Thursday, May 5, 2016

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Reduce, reuse, recycle (and repeat): Study spells out environmental opportunities in West Michigan

By John RumeryThursday, April 28, 2016

Music, glorious music: GR Live is ready to blast off on April 28

By John RumeryThursday, April 21, 2016

Walking the talk: Cascade Engineering exec testifies before Congress on Welfare to Career program

By John RumeryThursday, March 24, 2016

Simms Electronics: Changing the world, one project at a time

By John RumeryThursday, February 11, 2016

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UIX Blog: Crowdfunding data shows patterns by industry

By Matthew RussellThursday, February 11, 2016

Innovation News

French auto & aerospace manufacturer taps Grand Rapids for first North American Innovation Center

By Anna Gustafson, Managing EditorThursday, January 28, 2016

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Rapid Blog: In a changing Grand Rapids, a call for more women in our city's tech scene

Becky VandenBoutThursday, 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

New nonprofit wants to inspire youth to 'stand up for something'

John RumeryThursday, December 17, 2015

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Inspiring stories from The Henry Ford's Innovation Nation: Myo Armband

The Henry FordTuesday, December 1, 2015

Grand Rapids company Appropos launches software to simplify online campsite reservations

John RumeryThursday, November 19, 2015

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DanceOff benefiting Well House returns to the Pyramid Scheme

John RumeryThursday, November 12, 2015

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Inspiring stories from The Henry Ford's Innovation Nation: Smart Cart

The Henry FordMonday, November 9, 2015

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Housing in the time of DOGE: Where do we go from here?
Source: Southwest Michigan's Second Wave
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Source: Input Fort Wayne
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Source: Southwest Michigan's Second Wave
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Source: The Lakeshore
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U-M professor explores relationship between trans people and technology in new book
Source: Concentrate
Faith-based groups lend a hand to shelter vulnerable Detroiters
Source: Second Wave Michigan
Oak Park’s first K-9 officer retires after eight years of service
Source: Metromode