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Feature Story Wangler sees events like South by Southwest, which she recently attended, and Tech Week as important stages to share the West Michigan tech story.

Women in tech find community in Grand Rapids

Shandra MartinezWednesday, March 26, 2025
Feature Story Uncle Goose owner Pete Bultman believes their blocks promote critical thinking skills that last a lifetime.

Uncle Goose: Building a legacy of play, imagination and sustainability

Tommy AllenWednesday, December 4, 2024
Feature Story Tech Week events will take place all over Grand Rapids.

Tech Week Grand Rapids: How a bold idea sparked a regionwide celebration of innovation

Shandra Martinez Wednesday, August 28, 2024
Feature Story Max Tendero and his mom, Jenn Tendero.

Published Together: Failing in public hurts. Moms can heal.

Max Tendero Friday, May 10, 2024
Feature Story Daryl Reece is no stranger to hard work, but the entrepreneur says he has also been blessed to be around good people who treat him well. His line of vodka, Stock Da Bar, debuted in 2019.

Daryl Reece: Built on hard work, community support, and faith

Shanika P. CarterSunday, January 14, 2024
Feature Story SpringGR's Emprende program helps business owners in a Spanish-language environment.

SpringGR uplifts local small businesses

Ashley KingWednesday, December 20, 2023
Feature Story MRC

Why a nonprofit is ending subminimum wages for workers with disabilities

Mark WedelMonday, November 27, 2023
Feature Story Cafe Rica

BC's Café Rica and GR's Natural Maya inspired by native culture, supported by Northern Initiatives

Mike WenningerThursday, September 7, 2023
Development News Courtesy Vinyl Alchemy

Vinyl Alchemy elevates the full musical experience

Estelle Slootmaker, Development News EditorMonday, June 26, 2023
Development News Courtesy The Mortals Café + Confection

The Mortals Cafe + Confections brews coffee, tea and mortality

Estelle Slootmaker, Development News EditorMonday, June 19, 2023

New owners to continue Grand Rapids’ LaFontsee Galleries legacy

Estelle SlootmakerWednesday, May 10, 2023
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