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Owning a home is still very much a part of the American dream, and it has its financial advantages as well—especially with inflation on the rise.

For more than 30 years, Grand Rapids-based R3 Continuum (R3c) has been providing gold standard, behavioral health-focused disruption response to businesses in West Michigan and across the globe.

NAI Wisinski of West Michigan (NAIWWM) was founded in 2011 after the merger of NAI West Michigan (founded in 1989) and The Wisinski Group (founded in 1986).

With a background in health care, education, leadership, and business development, Amanda Brand brings a wealth of experience to her role as vice president of MINDSCAPE, where she leads the team’s sales division and provides strategic direction and vision as a member of the company’s leadership team.

Sara Lachman, owner of Lachman King, PLC, recently learned that only 3 percent of women business owners ever hit $1M-plus in revenue — and that struck her.

Walk into any boutique or gift shop and you’re likely to encounter a selection of candles. Candles have a way of beckoning shoppers to pause and take a sniff; as gifts, they add a warm, inviting scent to any space. But when is a candle more than a candle?

Jaclyn Brussee, vice president of sales for Lighthouse, An Alera Group Company, brings energy and a spirit of fun to an industry that outsiders often see as mundane.

Being a woman-owned business, especially in the tech realm, is part of what attracts many clients to GreenCup Digital.

Amy Young, founder of Destination Consultants, didn’t know if her travel-based event business would survive the pandemic.

At the Center for Physical Rehabilitation, the patient experience is elevated by the empowerment clients receive from the entire staff, which includes a number of women who serve in leadership and administrative roles.

There are feel-good spa facials that focus on relaxation and a short-term glow, and there are specialized, medically-backed treatments that give noticeable results with a more lasting effect.

The research for the Top Lawyers list was created by PRS (Professional Research Services) and is based on an online peer-review survey sent out to the certified lawyers within the Grand Rapids area.

Although we are smiling more these days through our eyes, our mouths are still the most important conveyors of happiness, joy, and warmth. Proper dental care is the key to a confident, healthy smile that radiates your personality — and feelings — to others.

Brandon Hewitt, who was born and raised in Grand Rapids, embodies the West Michigan spirit of personal responsibility and caring for others.

Ryan Leestma spent the first 15 years of his career building one of the largest IT companies in West Michigan and received numerous awards, including West Michigan Entrepreneur of the Year.

Ashley Ward, the founder of Hire For Hope, and her team help companies develop a people strategy that aligns with their business strategy and design winning teams to take their clients to the next level.

As managing partners and co-founders at Michigan Software Labs, Mark Johnson and Josh Hulst are key members of the leadership team.

John Postma developed a hard work ethic from a young age, paying his way through school by working on a hog and dairy farm.

Richard K Grover Jr. has watched his firm grow tremendously over the years; today, it’s home to some of the best litigation lawyers in Michigan and is a leader in corporate law, insurance law, and medical malpractice law.

DK Security was founded in 1995 by two highly credentialed leaders in federal law enforcement: Bob DuHadway and John Kendall.