The Michigan bibliophile: Authors from the Mitten State that every …
Apr 28, 2016 · The Michigan bibliophile: Authors from the Mitten State that every book lover needs to know. Grand Rapids' literary leaders discuss their favorite authors and books from the Mitten State, and the compilation is making us pretty darn proud of where we live. When it comes to the written word, Michigan is a veritable haven, with the Mitten State's ...
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2022 Annual Impact Report shows promising growth with …
Mar 28, 2023 · 2022 Impact Report and investments. Private investment in Grand Rapids increased by 35% between 2021 and 2022 (currently at $245 million), according to the report. There has also been a 40% increase in total investments in business neighborhoods since 2021 (currently $990,364). Economic development in Grand Rapids continues to grow, despite ...
Neighborhoods of GR: Alger Heights, a community of little …
Jan 11, 2018 · Alex Courts inside of Ken's Fruit Market in Alger Heights. This vibrancy dates back to the Great Depression and World War II. According to "Heart & Soul: The Story of Grand Rapids Neighborhoods", Alger Heights is the only area of Grand Rapids that experienced growth during these turbulent times in history.The business district was established in 1946 after a housing boom took place in the ...
How the Muskegon Innovation Hub is driving entrepreneurship ...
Mar 30, 2017 · The Hub is filling a need within the entrepreneurial ecosystem in Muskegon. “We want to be responsive to what the community needs. As they evolve, our focus will naturally evolve to address those needs,” says Ricco. Byrnes expands upon this. “We saw a gap in education for early-stage businesses,” Byrnes says.
RapidChat: Robert Barnes on the inspiring work of older adults …
Feb 7, 2019 · Not only that, but "Older adults are an important part of the fabric of our community, but outside the need to offer some of them assistance, they often go unrecognized," emphasizes President of Senior Neighbors, Robert Barnes — who established the annual "16 over 60 Awards Gala." Senior Neighbors helps older adults connect to local services.
Grand Rapids’ Terrapin expands to recreational marijuana …
Nov 10, 2020 · After recently obtaining its recreational marijuana license, Terrapin is expanding beyond its medical marijuana production in Grand Rapids. In June, the 11-year-old family-owned company opened Grand Rapids’ first stand-alone cannabis growing operation, a 35,000-square-foot facility that created over 30 jobs and has expanded its community impact plan by partnering with local organizations.
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6 days ago · Redefining public health in Michigan: A vision for a post-pandemic future. Brianna NargisoFriday, October 18, 2024. The Michigan Association for Local Public Health is advocating for a transformative vision of public health, one that accounts for the complexities of today’s diverse communities and the ever-evolving landscape of health needs.
Oral health care is inaccessible to many Michiganders. This …
Apr 8, 2024 · Kimberly Singh. Three MOHC wins include the Michigan legislature's approval of an increase in Medicaid reimbursement rates for dental care, making oral health care available to adults ages 18 through 64 with Medicaid or Healthy Michigan insurance coverage, and continuing and expanding oral health care for Michigan’s kindergarteners.Currently, kindergarteners in about half of Michigan's ...
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Michigan Green Communities bestows “gold status” to the City of Grand Rapids Part I: Greening vulnerable neighborhoods and growing understanding. Estelle Slootmaker, Development News EditorWednesday, July 12, 2023.