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Grand Rapids tech firm Carnevale is honoring the legacy of Nika Marie Price with a scholarship in her name to support Kent County students studying a STEAM-related field.

Tech company creates STEAM scholarship to honor employee’s legacy

Grand Rapids tech firm Carnevale is honoring the legacy of Nika Marie Price with a scholarship in her name to support Kent County students studying a STEAM-related field.

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Grand Rapids rises as a hub for medical startups and innovation

Discover Grand Rapids' dynamic medical startup landscape, where "The Bridge" incubator,  launched by Spartan Innovations and Health Innovation Partners, is turning challenges into opportunities, driving innovation and impacting health care — both locally and globally.

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Route 33 improves transit experience for Walker city riders

The Rapid is working to stay up to date with the needs of its customers to make sure the community is taken care of. A community leader, The Rapid has focused on meeting riders' needs such as when it realigned its Route 33 to meet the needs of commuters.  

Michigan Council of Women in Technology (MCWT) conducts Camp Infinity as part of its efforts to encourage girls' interest in tech.
Local organizations and role models hope to put Michigan on the map for women in tech careers

There’s a clear gap in both pay and representation of women in technical careers. Local organizations and role model women are hoping to put an end to that by encouraging fellow females and future generations to engage with the technical industry.

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Expanding reach and promoting diversity, equity and inclusion through Tech Week

Tech Week is in full swing and provides opportunities for education, entertainment and networking in Grand Rapids and throughout the region.

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Igniting creativity, diversity and collaboration at The Spark

Promoted as an “energetic retail space,” The Spark at Kendall College of Art and Design seeks to bring together artists and the community at large. Highlighting various mediums including art, jewelry, apparel and more, local makers now have another venue for exhibiting and selling their work.

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Creating a culture where all can thrive in the construction industry
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Unleashing innovation: Tech Week’s impact on Grand Rapids and beyond

Grand Rapids is gearing up for its annual Tech Week, where industry, culture and technology collide. With 40 events for more than 6,000 expected attendees, you won't want to miss out on the future of tech in Grand Rapids!

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Further transforming data into human-centered strategies through a company acquisition

Furthering the greater Grand Rapids region’s placement as a technology hub, LaFleur One announced it will acquire Chicago-based market research firm Orchard Insights. Orchard Insights will be a sister company to LaFleur Marketing and provide market research capabilities that can benefit companies of all sizes, continuing to highlight the value of data and tech.

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Grand Rapids teens become journalists through Voices of Youth program

Teenagers in the greater Grand Rapids area are using their voices to address the issues that affect them and their peers. 

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