Rapid Growth Series: Higher Ed, Stronger Economy

Circle Tuesday, April 6, on your calendars for a fascinating talk on how higher education is fueling the economic engine of metro Grand Rapids.

For the first time on one stage, "Higher Ed, Stronger Economy" features an impressive list of guest panelists: Steven Ender, president of Grand Rapids Community College; Oliver Evans, president of Kendall College of Art & Design; Matt McLogan, vice president of community relations, Grand Valley State University; Nelson Miller, associate dean, Cooley Law School, Grand Rapids campus and Jerry Kooiman, assistant dean for external relations, Michigan State University, College of Human Medicine.

Find out the significant role colleges are playing in the downtown revitalization and what exciting investment plans they have for the future.

Join us at the event from 5:15 to 7:15 p.m. Tuesday, April 6 at the Wealthy Theatre, 1130 Wealthy St. SE. Admission, food and beverages are free, compliments of Rapid Growth Media. Doors open at 4:45 p.m. for networking opportunities

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