
Your source for small business
and nonprofit news in West Michigan
We're dedicated to spotlighting the small businesses and nonprofits that are the heartbeat of our region.
Community
- Ada
- Algoma
- Allegan
- Allegan County
- Allendale
- Alto
- Baldwin
- Barry County
- Belding
- Belmont
- Benton Harbor
- Bryon Center
- Byron Center
- Caledonia
- Carson City
- Cascade
- Cedar Springs
- Cloversville
- Comstock Park
- Coopersville
- Douglas
- East Grand Rapids
- Eastmanville
- Eastown
- Eaton Rapids
- Fennville
- Ferrysburg
- Forest Hills
- Fruitport
- Georgetown Township
- Grand Haven
- Grand Rapids
- Grandville
- Greenville
- Hamilton
- Hart
- Hastings
- Holland
- Hopkins
- Hudsonville
- Ionia
- Ionia County
- Jenison
- Kalamazoo
- Kenowa Hills
- Kent City
- Kent County
- Kentwood
- Lakeview
- Lakewood
Fundraiser celebrates food, entrepreneurship, and community
Guests will enjoy an evening of food, drinks and entertainment while supporting the market’s mission to expand food access, uplift local businesses, and strengthen the local food economy.
Holiday light spectacle returns to gardens
Again produced by the visionary teams at Lightswitch and Upstaging, ENLIGHTEN will feature updated, choreographed lighting and music experiences and incorporate unique sculptures and water features along the one-mile outdoor path.
Airport finalist for Best Small Airport by USA Today
Nominees for the 10Best are chosen by a panel of relevant experts, including editors from USA TODAY and 10Best.com, expert contributors and industry sources.
Chairman leads CPR awareness and heart health campaign
The event is part of a year-round effort to raise funds and promote lifesaving CPR education throughout West Michigan.
Health system appoints Regional Chief Nursing Officer
She will oversee nursing strategy and operations across the statewide health system, with a focus on clinical excellence, workforce development, patient safety, and operational efficiency.
Accessible rides support visit for Ms. Wheelchair America contestants
Women from 20 states gathered in Grand Rapids for the 54th Ms. Wheelchair America competition, a national event celebrating advocacy, leadership, and achievement among women who use wheelchairs.
Mental health nonprofit to host first in-person fundraiser
The casual fundraiser will celebrate progress in mental health awareness while raising support for future initiatives.
Screening and happy hour spotlights the man who created the Tiki Bar
The event includes a post-screening Q&A with directors Alex Lamb and Max Well, along with themed happy hour specials at Max’s South Seas Hideaway before and after the film.
New sleep apnea implant now available in West Michigan
Unlike CPAP machines, which require external masks and hoses, Inspire V is a small device implanted during a minimally invasive outpatient procedure.
HR firm expands to West Michigan with hiring of new Director
She brings over two decades of experience in human resources and business operations, cultivated across diverse sectors including automotive dealerships, construction, and hospitality.
Theatres to host lip sync battle
The on-stage showdown will take place Tuesday, August 19, at Grand Rapids Civic Theatre. Event organizers are promising a high-energy evening of music, performance, and community fun.
University appoints distinguished fellows
As Distinguished Fellows, they will engage directly with Cornerstone students in the President’s Fellows program through lectures, workshops, and events designed to integrate professional excellence with faith-driven leadership.
Hotel to host The Wellness Social
The event offers a morning of fitness, mindfulness, and community, featuring several of Grand Rapids’ wellness brands and instructors.
Youth get hands-on look at construction careers
Held at the under-construction Pine Rest Pediatric Center of Behavioral Health in Grand Rapids, the interactive experience offered a rare opportunity to explore an active job site for the facility set to open in March 2026.
Hospitals recognized for stroke care excellence
The honor recognizes the hospital's commitment to ensuring stroke patients receive the most appropriate treatment according to nationally recognized, research-based guidelines, ultimately leading to more lives saved and reduced disability.
Nonprofit to host first event to support mental health in sports
The event will feature a panel of mental health professionals discussing identity, mental and emotional wellness, purpose, and passion beyond sports, as well as faith, character, and resilience for student athletes.
Health nonprofit welcomes new leadership
Together they will lead a team of healthcare, business, and community leaders in advancing the Association’s mission in West Michigan and promoting health and well-being for all.
Local teens among winners of national youth film contest
The competition, open to youth ages 10–18 nationwide, amplifies youth voices on the concept of food justice and highlights the need for a food system that is fair, ethical, humane, and equitable for all.
New coffee series connects policymakers and early childhood advocates
The goal is to build stronger relationships and create better outcomes for young children and families across Kent County.
Venture capital fund announces four new investments
The Grand Rapids-based venture capital fund invests in companies owned and operated by business leaders of color.