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Feature Story makingitgr Rapid Growth

From successful entrepreneurs, words of wisdom on networking: ‘Just do it’

By Lauren Fay CarlsonThursday, March 30, 2017
Feature Story From left, Thomas Hopper, Kevin Ricco and Valerie Byrnes. Rapid Growth

How the Muskegon Innovation Hub is driving entrepreneurship & transforming the business landscape

By Leandra WilliamsThursday, March 30, 2017
Feature Story FTDisart108 Rapid Growth

A more welcoming city: DisArt symposium is changing the way GR approaches disability

By Tommy Allen, Publisher & Lifestyle EditorThursday, March 30, 2017
Feature Story Beth George Rapid Growth

RapidChat: Beth George on how to fight sex trafficking in our own community

By Jenna MortonThursday, March 23, 2017
Feature Story Chavez Rapid Growth

Sí, se puede! Grand Rapidians march to support immigrants, farm workers in West Michigan

By Anna Gustafson, Managing EditorThursday, March 23, 2017
Feature Story Wende Randall Rapid Growth

UIX: Essential Needs Task Force is rethinking the way Kent County addresses poverty

By Matthew RussellThursday, March 16, 2017
Feature Story Patty Eilers, resident of the Southeast community of Grand Rapids Rapid Growth

Rising rents & displacement: The need for affordable housing in Grand Rapids

By Michelle Jokisch Polo, On The Ground Editor Thursday, March 16, 2017
Feature Story Mayor Rosalynn Bliss at the State of the City Rapid Growth

Racial equity here: Mayor Rosalynn Bliss calls for systemic change in Grand Rapids

By Anna GustafsonThursday, March 9, 2017
Feature Story FN4 Rapid Growth

From hip-hop to Islam to oils: How a Madison Square entrepreneur launched his one-of-a-kind business

By Michelle Jokisch Polo, On The Ground EditorThursday, March 2, 2017
Feature Story James Meena Rapid Growth

RapidChat: James Meena, Opera Grand Rapids' new artistic director

By Jenna MortonThursday, March 2, 2017
Feature Story Sharae Anderson Rapid Growth

Fighting for life behind bars: West Michigan advocates work to reform prison system

By Michelle Jokisch Polo, On The Ground EditorThursday, February 23, 2017
Feature Story Shannon Cohen Rapid Growth

No more 'West Michigan nice': It's time to talk about race, gender & leadership in the workplace

By Anna Gustafson, Managing EditorThursday, February 23, 2017
Feature Story OTG207 Rapid Growth

Peleando por una vida después de la cárcel: defensores exigen reformas penitenciarias

Michelle Jokisch Polo, Editora de On The GroundThursday, February 23, 2017
Feature Story FTdaywithou Rapid Growth

A day without immigrants: Marching for justice in Grand Rapids

By Ken Miguel-CiprianoThursday, February 23, 2017
Feature Story Lisa Matthews with grandson Rapid Growth

Racism in Grand Rapids: The cyclical fight against systemic oppression

By Michelle Jokisch Polo, On The Ground EditorThursday, February 16, 2017
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