Sales Features
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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Matt Vande Bunte
Thursday, October 15, 2009
Owners of a Wyoming company rubbed their hands together as the temperatures fell throughout October -- but out of delight, rather than trying to keep their digits warm. Gary Gerds and his colleagues sell lightweight chemical handwarmers used by hunters, football fans and outdoor enthusiasts.
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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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Dan Calabrese
Thursday, August 13, 2009
It may not be the world, but Tim Kasberger is sitting on top of a business he started that is more than holding its own in the flagging economy. But don't expect him to rest on his laurels.
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