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Coffee shop set to open in downtown Grand Rapids
The café is centrally located in the heart of downtown, designed to serve hotel guests, convention attendees, theatergoers, downtown professionals, and residents throughout the day and into the early evening.
Restaurants support Autism awareness with cocktail promotion
Community members are encouraged to visit participating restaurants throughout April to support the cause.
New lifestyle‑focused primary care clinic for older adults opens
A new kind of primary care clinic for seniors is opening its doors in Grand Rapids with a mission to help older adults live longer and better.
County launches free food scraps drop-off for residents
The service is meant to encourage composting and help Kent County send less waste to landfills.
Nonprofit to host first-ever kids choice awards
The organization provides out-of-school-time programs, college and career readiness initiatives, and opportunities such as free overnight camping experiences.
Creston Corridor Improvement Authority rolls out rebrand
Over 30 business leaders and community members are supporting the effort.
Gardens prepares for CHIHULY exhibition
General admission includes access to all outdoor Chihuly installations, allowing guests to explore vibrant, large-scale works set against the changing light and seasonal beauty of the landscape.
Hotel expands NA beverage program
46% of Americans are trying to drink less, fueling increased demand for non-alcoholic options.
Filipino restaurant to celebrate grand opening
Guests will also have the opportunity to enter a raffle for a chef’s dinner for two and a movie.
Nonprofits team up to improve care transitions
The partnership establishes a coordinated, good-faith approach to supporting residents when their care needs exceed the organization’s scope.
Orchestra to make its Gilmore Festival debut
The event features internationally acclaimed pianists across classical, jazz, and pop music and takes place at the St. Cecilia Music Center.
Broadway to host community night
Attendees can enjoy interactive experiences created in collaboration with John Ball Zoo, Grand Rapids Children’s Museum, and Playground GR.
Gardens reveal summer concert series lineup
Offering views of the Gardens and Sculpture Park, the 1,900-seat amphitheater features general-admission tiered lawn seating, free on-site parking, and full-service concessions.
Nonprofit appoints actor Aldis Hodge to Advisory Board
Hodge is an award-winning actor, producer and entrepreneur who is currently starring as Alex Cross in Prime Video’s Cross. His work spans major film and television projects, including One Night in Miami…, Black Adam and Straight Outta Compton.
Childcare challenges drive focus on workforce retention and recruitment
Panelists will share real-world strategies to address childcare challenges for working families.
Vending machines offer free, life-saving narcan kits
Opioid overdoses are a national emergency, claiming more than 50,000 lives per year, with more than 2,000 occurring in the state of Michigan alone.
City of Grand Rapids to host buyer-business exchange
Attendees will have the opportunity to ask questions, learn about purchasing needs, and better understand how vendors are selected.
University giving students opportunity to build and launch a real satellite
The program is made possible by a generous gift from Calvin alumnus Michael and Wendi VanWoerkom, founder of ExoTerra, an aerospace company specializing in satellite propulsion systems and recently acquired by Voyager Space.
Leasing begins for downtown mixed-use redevelopment
The project marks Grand Rapids’ first major office-to-residential conversion and has already generated strong interest, with more than 60 prospective residents on the waitlist.
Health plan provider appoints new Chief Medical Officer
He will lead the health plan’s clinical and pharmacy programs, the development and coordination of population health programs, and chronic disease management strategies.
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