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A Local First: Grand Rapids Poets' Conference

The Grand Rapids Poets’ Conference celebrates the city’s unique poetic voice April 2-5. Hosted by Grand Rapids Community College, the historic conference will feature panel and discussion sessions during the day and readings at night. All events are free to the public and supported by GRCC, the Michigan Council for Arts and Cultural Affairs and the Arts Council of Greater Grand Rapids.

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Rapid Blog: Items We Should Stop Buying, by Angela Topp

Angela Topp of Treehuggers blogs about certain items that cannot be recycled and offers alternatives for greener living.

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616 Bicycle Fabrications: Local Bike Manufacturer with Big Ideas

John, Aaron, Dan, and Robert are The Beatles of the mountain biking industry. The founders of 616 Bicycle Fabrications believe in providing the public with innovative, high quality bike components while maintaining a strong focus on job creation and sustainability within West Michigan.

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G- Sync: Neighborhood Victor

Three years ago Rapid Growth, began to suggest that part of any recovery was going to involve finding new ways of working. Jackie Victor of Avalon International Bakery figured it out in 1997. Come on along...