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At the turn of the 20th century, at end of a streetcar line that stretched from downtown Grand Rapids to Reeds Lake, the city of East Grand Rapids was born. This community earns national recognition for its quality education, walkable neighborhoods, stately homes, and ever evolving and vibrant Gaslight Village shopping district.
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With 522 scholarships, local foundation encourages students to pursue knowledge jobs
Thursday, June 28, 2007
EGR's Efficiency and sustainability awarded
Wednesday, June 27, 2007
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Businesses benefit from green design
Monday, June 25, 2007
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Recycling made easier in Kent County?
Saturday, June 23, 2007
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W MI business professionals stick around
Thursday, June 21, 2007
Source: Business Review Western Michigan
Real estate companies join forces to expand
Saturday, June 16, 2007
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Spartan Stores buys 20 Felpausch supermarkets
Friday, June 15, 2007
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Top talent key to turn state's economic turnaround
Thursday, June 14, 2007
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Local jobs forecast leads state
Tuesday, June 12, 2007
Source: Grand Rapids Press
Pure Michigan promotes the state’s best, tourists respond
Monday, June 11, 2007
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President Ford honored on US stamp
Monday, June 11, 2007
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GR construction firm's workforce grows to over 200; more jobs on horizon
Thursday, June 7, 2007
W MI pest control expert finally gets pesticide-free products to market
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Thursday, June 7, 2007
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Harvard grad argues for W MI furniture design center
Friday, May 25, 2007
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