Futurist Keith Brophy reflects on two decades of West Michigan Tech Trends, where artificial intelligence, community connection, and inclusive innovation converge to shape the region’s future.
The Right Place’s Talent Learning Labs offer interactive, practical sessions for HR professionals that cover shaping an employer’s brand, workforce retention, and cultivating a welcoming workplace culture.
Once a movie house and nightclub, Grand Rapids' Four Star Theatre now hosts storytelling, music, and grassroots events year-round.
The West Michigan Works! six-week paid summer program offers teens across seven counties real-world job experience, skills training, and career exploration. Applications are open now through May 5.
West Michigan’s booming hospitality sector is featured on the 2025 HotJobs! list as a top career path with growth potential.
Volunteers at Disability Network West Michigan find satisfaction through meaningful roles, supporting events, community programs, and accessibility initiatives.
During these times of increasing grocery prices and the strong presence of big-box stores, Kingma’s Market nestled in Grand Rapids’ Cheshire neighborhood wonderfully showcases how local flavor, community spirit, and thoughtful leadership can truly transform what a neighborhood grocery store can be.
A workplace ESL course at HNI helps immigrant employees overcome language barriers, build confidence, and access greater opportunities on the job.
A study by two economics professors finds that Greater Grand Rapids’ healthcare labor market and real wages in key occupations are a “beacon of light” amid Michigan’s slower job growth.
In Grand Rapids, women in tech are building supportive spaces like Go Beyond and Coffee Circles to connect, grow, and lead together.
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