New talent report highlights AI gap, workforce shifts in region
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How startup Vanly is mapping the future of life on the road
Vanly, a West Michigan-based startup, addresses the critical "where-to-sleep" anxiety by connecting travelers with a nationwide network of private parking hosts.
Gentex engineers help nonprofits improve efficiency
Gentex engineers apply manufacturing skills to streamline donations, boost volunteer impact, and expand services at Community Action House and Kids’ Food Basket.
Free AI classes aim to narrow growing digital knowledge gap
Tim Haines’ free AI classes at Bamboo Grand Rapids support entrepreneurs and business owners, though challenges remain in scaling access and sustaining the model.
Building better AI: West Michigan consortium focuses on trust, transparency, and design
As AI use increases, a federally funded Grand Valley University consortium will promote ethical, workforce-focused innovation.
Gender bias is embedded in AI that youths use to make life decisions, report warns
Marketing firm’s Grand Rapids office highlights AI gender bias, urges businesses, educators, and families to rethink how young people use technology.
Using social media to match those in need with someone who can help
Abby McKiernan turns personal struggle into community action, creating platforms that connect neighbors, remove stigma and make asking for help easier.
Hundreds of Kent County students explore creative futures at Mosaic
Nearly 400 students gathered for the 2025 Mosaic Event, discovering how storytelling, technology, and creativity can inspire careers and community impact.
Grand Rapids Summit tackles AI, equity, and public safety challenges
Community leaders will unite in Grand Rapids to confront AI bias, explore ethical innovation, and promote justice through responsible technology practices.
From students to a tech icon: How Tech Week spotlights innovation
Tech Week Grand Rapids 2025 brought together innovators, students, and leaders, highlighting how curiosity and collaboration shape the region’s future.
How startup Vanly is mapping the future of life on the road
Vanly, a West Michigan-based startup, addresses the critical "where-to-sleep" anxiety by connecting travelers with a nationwide network of private parking hosts.
Gentex engineers help nonprofits improve efficiency
Gentex engineers apply manufacturing skills to streamline donations, boost volunteer impact, and expand services at Community Action House and Kids’ Food Basket.
Free AI classes aim to narrow growing digital knowledge gap
Tim Haines’ free AI classes at Bamboo Grand Rapids support entrepreneurs and business owners, though challenges remain in scaling access and sustaining the model.
Building better AI: West Michigan consortium focuses on trust, transparency, and design
As AI use increases, a federally funded Grand Valley University consortium will promote ethical, workforce-focused innovation.
Gender bias is embedded in AI that youths use to make life decisions, report warns
Marketing firm’s Grand Rapids office highlights AI gender bias, urges businesses, educators, and families to rethink how young people use technology.
Using social media to match those in need with someone who can help
Abby McKiernan turns personal struggle into community action, creating platforms that connect neighbors, remove stigma and make asking for help easier.
Hundreds of Kent County students explore creative futures at Mosaic
Nearly 400 students gathered for the 2025 Mosaic Event, discovering how storytelling, technology, and creativity can inspire careers and community impact.
Grand Rapids Summit tackles AI, equity, and public safety challenges
Community leaders will unite in Grand Rapids to confront AI bias, explore ethical innovation, and promote justice through responsible technology practices.
From students to a tech icon: How Tech Week spotlights innovation
Tech Week Grand Rapids 2025 brought together innovators, students, and leaders, highlighting how curiosity and collaboration shape the region’s future.
