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A workplace ESL course at HNI helps immigrant employees overcome language barriers, build confidence, and access greater opportunities on the job.

Workplace ESL program empowers Hope Network Industries employees

A workplace ESL course at HNI helps immigrant employees overcome language barriers, build confidence, and access greater opportunities on the job.

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Cody Kirby, visiting economics professor at Grand Valley State University’s Seidman College of Business, and Daniel Montanera, assistant professor of economics there, Co-authored a paper calling Grand Rapids a "beacon of light" for health care jobs.
Study: Greater Grand Rapids a ‘beacon of light’ in health care hiring

A study by two economics professors finds that Greater Grand Rapids’ healthcare labor market and real wages in key occupations are a “beacon of light” amid Michigan’s slower job growth.

Wangler sees events like South by Southwest, which she recently attended, and Tech Week as important stages to share the West Michigan tech story.
Women in tech find community in Grand Rapids

In Grand Rapids, women in tech are building supportive spaces like Go Beyond and Coffee Circles to connect, grow, and lead together.

Rising demand for project managers spurs competition to train future leaders

A high-pressure competition challenges students to master problem-solving, teamwork, and risk management, where the most strategic team emerges victorious.

The Tony Roussey Building Futures Scholarship starts with a $100,000 contribution to an endowment at West Michigan Construction Institute.
Scholarship honors construction leader, expands career pathways for trades

EV Construction’s $100,000 endowment at WMCI honors Tony Roussey’s legacy while addressing workforce shortages by funding scholarships for future skilled trades professionals.

Kaiden Bell is at the top among all youth athletes from State Games programs nationwide.
GR teen named national youth athlete of the year

Grand Rapids' Kaiden Bell, 13, was named 2024 National Congress of State Games Youth Athlete of the Year for record-breaking disc golf achievements.

Jennifer Chaffer, director of Community Health and Well-Being for Trinity Health Grand Rapids
Trinity Health works to give veterans access to health care

Many veterans struggle with access to medical care. Trinity Health’s Jennifer Chaffer works to make sure West Michigan veterans receive essential benefits and support.

Teacher Jake Rewa works with students in a science lab.
Davenport’s Urban Education STEM program gives teachers culturally effective strategies

Davenport University’s urban education program instructs would-be teachers how to educate K-12 students in marginalized urban school districts.

​Gentex partners with Ringbrothers to showcase "Infected," a custom 1970 Plymouth ‘Cuda, at the Michigan International Auto Show.
Decade-long collaboration roars into Michigan International Auto Show

​Gentex partners with Ringbrothers to showcase "Infected," a custom 1970 Plymouth ‘Cuda, at the Michigan International Auto Show.  

Skot Welch, co-founder of the New Community Transformation Fund (NCTF).
How a new partnership is focused on driving generational wealth in West Michigan

A venture fund aims to address racial wealth gaps by investing in entrepreneurs of color, fostering generational wealth, creating jobs, and reshaping West Michigan's economic and social landscape.

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