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Feature Story Cody Kirby, visiting economics professor at Grand Valley State University’s Seidman College of Business, and Daniel Montanera, assistant professor of economics there, Co-authored a paper calling Grand Rapids a "beacon of light" for health care jobs.

Study: Greater Grand Rapids a ‘beacon of light’ in health care hiring

Paul R. KopenkoskeyWednesday, March 26, 2025
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 THE-Project

Rising demand for project managers spurs competition to train future leaders

Shandra MartinezWednesday, March 12, 2025
Feature Story Kaiden Bell is at the top among all youth athletes from State Games programs nationwide.

GR teen named national youth athlete of the year

Shandra MartinezWednesday, February 19, 2025
Feature Story Teacher Jake Rewa works with students in a science lab.

Davenport’s Urban Education STEM program gives teachers culturally effective strategies

Paul R. KopenkoskeyMonday, February 3, 2025
Feature Story Skot Welch, co-founder of the New Community Transformation Fund (NCTF).

How a new partnership is focused on driving generational wealth in West Michigan

Shandra MartinezFriday, January 17, 2025
Feature Story Nathan Dlouhy appreciates how DAKC's Interview Day helps him to be his best self.

DAKC event empowers young adults with disabilities through mock interviews and job connections

Tommy AllenWednesday, December 18, 2024
Feature Story Diversity has also taken a front seat in the area’s evolving demographics, says TaRita Johnson, The Right Place’s senior vice president of talent and diversity, who oversaw the project.

Diversity, education fuel evolution of Grand Rapids’ workforce

Shandra MartinezMonday, November 18, 2024
Feature Story The apprenticeship program connects child care providers with local training institutions to foster hands-on learning environments.

Apprenticeship program aims to ease West Michigan’s child care shortage

Shandra MartinezWednesday, November 6, 2024
Feature Story GVSU President Philomena Mantella extends a warm welcome to the inaugural recipients of the Michigan Growth Office’s Make MI Home grant.

GVSU secures $200,000 grant to attract diverse grad students – and keep them here

Tommy AllenWednesday, October 23, 2024
Feature Story Davenport University and Gentex leaders formalized their commitment to education and workforce development with a signing ceremony Sept. 30 at the corporation’s office in Zeeland.

Gentex partners with Davenport University to offer scholarships for employees

Shandra MartinezMonday, October 7, 2024
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