Featured Stories
G.F. Korreck
Thursday, November 19, 2009
If you ask Josh Cearlock and others, job multi-tasking is becoming more common in West Michigan, with some people holding down five or more. Is it just the economy, or is there a new, "creative class" emerging?
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Aaron Ogg
Thursday, November 19, 2009
2009 may have been the tipping point for the widepread use of social media to reach audiences of all ages: everyone from listeners of Todd Chance's radio show to those who wanted to know the latest about ArtPrize. Looks like West Michigan is getting wired.
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Thursday, November 19, 2009
To save you a trip to your computer on Thanksgiving Day, Rapid Growth won't be publishing on November 26 in observance of the holiday that celebrates all that we should appreciate in metro Grand Rapids -- a thriving urban setting with easy access to natural beauty. So kick back, loosen that belt a notch after the feast, and try to be thankful for what we have -- even if you are watching the 70th Thanksgiving Day "Classic" game between the Detroit Lions and long-time rival Green Bay. Rapid Growth will resume publication December 3.
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Thursday, November 19, 2009
Though he's the first to concede math has always been a mystery to him, G-Sync's Tommy Allen stumbles onto a new study being promoted by Local First that really does add up.
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Thursday, November 19, 2009
High school buddies Joe DiLeonardo and Kurt Suidinski spent months searching for the right location for their newly opened Peppino's Grill & Pizzeria in downtown Grand Rapids, finally falling "in love" with the century-old former Grand Rapids Taxi Cab Co. building. Take a tour of the city's latest sports lounge with Rapid Growth's Josh Tyron.
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Bona Van Dis
Thursday, November 12, 2009
Experts say there may be a shortage of doctors to serve metro Grand Rapids, but an organization that recruits resident physicians says West Michigan has some good drawing cards to correct the imbalance. Here's why a small army of freshly minted doctors will be visiting the area soon.
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Thursday, November 12, 2009
It is easy to become intimidated by the names that tower above. In fact, Tommy is pretty sure that sometimes it can make your contribution seem small. Here’s a hint: “It’s not small.”
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Ruth Terry
Wednesday, November 11, 2009
Ryan Nelson sees a city with hidden loot lurking everywhere, and thanks to modern technology he can find it. Follow Nelson and other intrepid adventurers as they seek out buried treasure -- usually right under someone else's nose.
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J. Bennett Rylah
Thursday, November 05, 2009
Teri O'Driscoll did a little multitasking when she suggested that her school's Parent Teacher Student Association sponsor a market where artists using recycled materials could sell their wares. The result: raise money for City High, teach kids to be mindful of the environment and support local artists.
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John Hogan
Thursday, November 05, 2009
When Tom Almonte takes in a view of Grand Rapids from his office in city hall, he says he sees the same vitality of Chicago, albeit in a much smaller scale. And Almonte says others outside of West Michigan are making that same assessment.
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Thursday, November 05, 2009
You'd think that there would be a lull in activity in the first weeks of November, but G-Sync’s Tommy Allen says it's really the calm before the storm. Find out why.
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Josh Tyron
Thursday, November 05, 2009
Put on your hardhat, and take a tour of 38 Commerce with Chuck Hoyt of Locus Development and Rapid Growth videographer Josh Tyron. The mixed-use building under construction in downtown Grand Rapids will feature offices, a rooftop bar and restaurant, and apartments and condos, with parking for residents right to their doorsteps.
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Mary Radigan
Thursday, October 29, 2009
Even shadow boxing can be an exahusting workout under the watchful eye of Frank Perez, the owner of Frank's Knockout Fitness in the Stockbridge business district. See how the "sweet science" helps people get into shape.
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G.F. Korreck
Thursday, October 29, 2009
A guy in the print media who is smiling? It's Brian Edwards, and he's celebrating the launch of his new hardcopy magazine in mid Michigan. Read why Edwards thinks niche publishing is the port in the print media storm.
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Thursday, October 29, 2009
I would kick Santa to the curb and say that the true community-building holiday celebration that trumps them all is Halloween – a time where our creativity can really shine without the aid of electricity, red velvet and popcorn garland.
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