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Collaborative approach helps employers close workforce gaps
A group of West Michigan nonprofits has received $73,860 in state workforce training funds through the Going PRO Talent Fund’s Employer-Led Collaborative award.
Airport welcomes new manager
He brings almost a decade of experience in airport management to the role.
Nick Saban featured in leadership simulcast coming to Grand Rapids
The two-day event, co-hosted by Emmy Award-winning journalist Paula Faris, reaches more than 350,000 participants annually.
Women's recovery home marks one year of healing
In its first year, 35 women have entered the program, and nine have completed it.
Lakeshore street performer series returns
Each Thursday evening, approximately 25 performers will take to the streets, offering music, juggling, balloon twisting, caricature drawing, breakdancing, henna art, and more.
Eastown street festival features artists, food, and family fun
The event features artists, entertainment, food, family fun, and craft beer.
Communications leaders celebrated at 2025 PRoof Awards
The West Michigan Chapter of the Public Relations Society of America (WMPRSA) celebrated West Michigan's best public relations and communications projects, programs, and professionals at its annual PRoof Awards.
Airline adds direct flights to Detroit Lions away games
Detroit Lions fans will now be able to attend select away games thanks to new nonstop flights through Delta Air Lines at the Gerald R. Ford International Airport.
Home services company hosts 70th-anniversary celebration
The business has grown from a small hardware store into a full-service home solutions provider serving the West Michigan region.
Economic and business development group receives $300,000 grant
The group works to build systems designed to eliminate structural gaps rather than replicate conventional models.
Experts to discuss how tech is shaping talent and community
In addition to keynote presentations and Q&A sessions, the event offers networking opportunities for attendees across industries such as manufacturing, healthcare, education and software development.
Gardens to host exhibit by acclaimed artist Dale Chihuly
CHIHULY at Meijer Gardens marks the third time the artist’s glass sculptures will be featured at the Gardens, following exhibitions in 2002 and 2010.
Nonprofit launches collaboration to promote healthy early relationships
A nonprofit is collaborating on the project with a team of experts at Georgetown University.
Longtime Meijer leader to be recognized for impact and service
The award honors a business or nonprofit leader whose honesty, integrity, transparency, and impact make western Michigan a better place to live and do business.
Entrepreneur launches “Uber-style” cleaning app
A new app is shaking up the residential cleaning industry.
University breaks ground on first on-campus football stadium
A multi-stage project, each phase will begin after full funding is secured.
Airport to host Runway 5K
This unique event offers walkers and runners the rare opportunity to compete on an actual airport runway.
National adaptive sports competition seeks volunteers, vendors
The Hartford Nationals is the largest and longest-running national sports championship event for athletes with a physical disability, visual impairment, and/or intellectual disability.
Public transit now connects downtown Grand Rapids to Millennium Park
For the first time in 20 years, weekend visitors can ride The Rapid directly from downtown Grand Rapids to Millennium Park's waterfront, marking a major milestone in connecting urban neighborhoods to natural greenspace.
Largest ever retrospective of prints by David Hockney coming to Grand Rapids
This is the largest survey of prints in David Hockney’s 60-year career and the first time the artist’s works will be exhibited in Grand Rapids.