Peak performance coach finds success with podcast
A Grand Rapids man is making a name for himself in the podcast arena.
Growing Grand Rapids tourism
Back before ArtPrize started in 2009, Dave Lorenz had been telling Grand Rapids stakeholder it needed to do something to attract leisure travelers.
A city in motion
Rosalynn Bliss has seen numerous changes in her seven years as mayor of Grand Rapids.
Care for everyone
Dr. Abha Gupta Varma, a physician at Cherry Health, has been practicing for just over two decades. Familiar with the nuances of medicine since she was a kid — both of her parents were doctors — Varma strives to provide the best care she can by talking to patients early and often.
A big year for downtown Grand Rapids cuisine
Even restaurants that have emerged from the past two years seemingly unscathed still have experienced their ups and downs.
Culinary Conversations series resumes in person
Four panelists will discuss their journeys as influential women in the food industry at the Grand Rapids Downtown Market next week.
Growing a financial brand
Sandy Jelinski has been the Lake Michigan Credit Union chief executive officer for more than two decades, helping the credit union grow into a major West Michigan financial institution.
Going from DJ to MJ
For years, Drew McCarthy was “Big Droo,” a big-time radio personality in West Michigan. As McCarthy continued to establish himself as one of the premier sports radio hosts in Michigan, he also took on a very public bariatric surgery process.
Reading is lit
Kendra McNeil shares her love of books through the We Are LIT bookshop.
Downtown living
Recent graduate Kendal Browne wants to be where the action is.
GRAM hires new membership manager
Michael Catching will help increase museum’s outreach
within the community.
Dealing with childhood trauma
Healing Connection helps identify trauma and provides resources to heal.
Connecting and growing
Deb Kalsbeek created a platform to help Grand Rapids women entrepreneurs; now she’s going national.
Reviving ‘Ecliptic’ at Rosa Parks Circle
“Ecliptic” at Rosa Parks Circle is getting a $2 million restoration that will increase the lifespan of the materials used in the art installation.
Keeping it local
Hanna Schulze champions small businesses at Local First.
Hitting a personal note
Lady Ace Boogie looks inward with newest album.
Battling for a close shave
Battle Brothers Shaving Co. is bringing back the ‘old school razor.’
Speaking up
Jocelyn Barnes grew to love Grand Rapids through open mic nights.
Passion project
These working moms turned crafting night into a business.
Serve, give, spend
Nate Gillespie created the Coronavirus Civilian Corps to address current instability.
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