Business Development Features
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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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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Matthew Gryczan
Thursday, October 15, 2009
Cast your ballots online for your favorite corporate citizens that you think add to the quality of life in their locales. Using our handy widget, you can vote for neighborhood businesses both large and small as your candidates to receive People's Choice awards in 13 categories.
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Stephanie Doublestein
Thursday, October 15, 2009
All aboard this year's ride through fall weather, when thoughts turn to hot donuts and fresh squeezed cider for the kids and its fermented cousin-with-a-kick, hard cider, for the adults. Paul Vander Heide has carved out a niche for crafted hard ciders, following the lead of locally made beers and wines.
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Matthew Gryczan
Thursday, October 08, 2009
ActiveSite partner Todd Ernst thinks the us-and-them mentality between local artists and the fire department has given way to a we-together approach -- gelling just in time for ArtPrize.
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Kelly Quintanilla
Thursday, October 01, 2009
One boutique is a find, but several boutiques collaborating on a fashion show is a feast for local trendsetters. Fashionista Angie Austin and her compadres want to bring a bit of New York to Grand Rapids this month.
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Tom Mulligan and Matthew Gryczan
Thursday, September 24, 2009
Entrepreneurs now can get detailed marketing information on the people who live near commercial districts that surround downtown Grand Rapids, and the price is right -- it's free. Here's where to find out whether your neighborhood could support a new flower shop or dry cleaner.
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Kelly Quintanilla
Thursday, September 03, 2009
Marie-Claire Camp shares a laugh in a relaxed atmosphere, now that the pressue of Pitch Night is gone. There are few things tougher than trying to pursuade a crowd of strangers to hand over their money, but Pitch Night helps to develop a good spiel -- and a thicker skin.
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Mary Radigan
Thursday, February 19, 2009
As any fan of the Food Network knows, some of the most creative of the creative class are in the kitchen. Here's where they get their start.
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Kelly Quintanilla
Thursday, January 29, 2009
A city's fashion starts from the top down. Rapid Growth takes a hard look at the continued growth and viability of the West Michigan salon scene.
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