Entrepreneurship :Featured Stories

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Feature Story Tate Shumaker has an Etsy side hustle making habitats for pets. Their store, Tatescosycreatures, features adorable hideaways shaped like fruits and vegetables for pet hamsters, guinea pigs, and rats. Rapid Growth

Time is right for creative people to open Etsy shops

Liz HoffswellTuesday, December 22, 2020
Feature Story lakeshore-gift-guide Rapid Growth

Holiday gift guide: Online ordering and in-store shopping along the Lakeshore

By Sally LaukitisWednesday, November 25, 2020
Feature Story Jonathan Jelks and Willie ‘Willie the Kid’ Jackson Rapid Growth

Calling rockstar entrepreneurs: Local spirits company encourages supplier diversity

By Leandra NisbetFriday, November 20, 2020
Feature Story Alita Kelly Rapid Growth

Fueling the future she wants to see: A Q&A with South East Market co-founder Alita Kelly

By Leandra NisbetThursday, November 5, 2020
Feature Story Julian Turley Rapid Growth

Virtual series highlights, mines knowledge of underrepresented entrepreneurs

By Matthew RussellWednesday, October 21, 2020
Feature Story Amanda Chocko is Lakeshore Advantage's Director of Entrepreneurship. Rapid Growth

Lakeshore Advantage entrepreneurship director takes on international role

By Shandra MartinezMonday, October 12, 2020
Feature Story West Michigan brewers are modifying the base recipe for the Black is Beautiful stout and making it their own. Proceeds are donated to organizations that raise awareness of racial inequality and promote social justice. Rapid Growth

Black is Beautiful collaborative takes hold at Lakeshore breweries

BY PAUL R. KOPENKOSKEYThursday, October 1, 2020
Feature Story City Built Rapid Growth

How Beer City USA is handling the impacts of COVID-19

By Allison ArnoldWednesday, September 30, 2020
Feature Story Laura Rapid Growth

Leading by example: How a local procurement company promotes supply chain diversity

By Leandra NisbetMonday, September 28, 2020
Feature Story Treetops Rapid Growth

Empowering new Americans through relationships, product development

By Lauren Fay Carlson, Managing EditorFriday, September 4, 2020
Feature Story Jenn Rapid Growth

Pop-ups, functional medicine, & social distancing: Local culinary entrepreneur innovates amid crises

By Lauren Fay Carlson, Managing EditorMonday, August 24, 2020
Feature Story Judy Welch, Executive Director West Michigan of Michigan Women Forward Rapid Growth

Michigan Women Forward’s Resilience Fund helps small businesses regain financial footing

By Paul R. KopenkoskeySunday, August 9, 2020
Feature Story Nona Rapid Growth

Veteran hairstylist on cutting hair in the new normal

By Lauren Fay Carlson, Managing EditorMonday, June 15, 2020
Feature Story Aztec Rapid Growth

How tattoo parlors are reopening in West Michigan

By Allison ArnoldMonday, June 15, 2020
Feature Story Jermale Rapid Growth

How Grand Rapids small business owners reopen amid racial strife and COVID-19

By Matthew RussellThursday, June 11, 2020
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