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G-Sync: West Michigan Cuddle Connection on the importance of human touch in our society
By Tommy Allen, Publisher
Thursday, December 12, 2019
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G-Sync: Marielena and Salvia Cano’s growing restaurant empire began in a neighborhood garage.
Tommy Allen, Publisher
Wednesday, November 27, 2019
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G-Sync: The Black and Brown Cannabis Guild's Denavvia Mojet on GR's first Expungement Resource Fair
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Thursday, October 10, 2019
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G-Sync: From the Center of the Universe to beyond, food entrepreneur Fouad Catrib shares what’s next
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Thursday, August 29, 2019
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G-Sync: Radio interview with entrepreneur Corey Hart
By Tommy Allen, Publisher
Friday, July 12, 2019
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G-sync: Catching up with Diane Griffin of Griffin Properties
By Tommy Allen, Publisher
Thursday, May 23, 2019
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Muse GR aligns purpose and passion with creativity on the westside
By Tommy Allen, Publisher
Thursday, April 25, 2019
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G-Sync: Looking back to an interview with Leafly's Deputy Editor Bruce Barcott
By Tommy Allen, Publisher
Thursday, April 18, 2019
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G-Sync: Kev Couture adventures in style
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Thursday, February 28, 2019
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G-sync: Ripples of change happen as Marlee Grace circulates back to Grand Rapids for a year
By Tommy Allen, Publisher
Thursday, January 31, 2019
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G-Sync: Co-Housing is Personal and Community-Building
By Tommy Allen, Publisher
Thursday, November 29, 2018
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G-Sync: In Life Now husband and wife team once again expand their brand
By Tommy Allen, Publisher
Thursday, October 25, 2018
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G-Sync: Juana Williams' migration from Detroit to Grand Rapids ushers in a new era of art here
By Tommy Allen, Publisher
Thursday, September 27, 2018
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G-Sync: Refugee Education Center advances new Americans through solutions-based programs
By Tommy Allen, Publisher
Thursday, August 30, 2018
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G-Sync: Getting to the heart of community takes conversations
By Tommy Allen, Publisher
Thursday, July 26, 2018
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Tommie Wallace: A Heartside artist rooted in history
By Tommy Allen, Publisher
Thursday, June 28, 2018
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Lessons from emerging culture: A quick look at three music movements and future cities
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Thursday, May 17, 2018
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Marching without fear: Movimiento Cosecha GR seeks licenses for all on May Day
By Tommy Allen, Publisher
Thursday, May 3, 2018
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Pat Perry: A gentle giant of art and design
By Tommy Allen, Publisher
Thursday, March 15, 2018
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Once we were just a meadow next to the river: Oprah gets it right about GR and open dialogue
By Tommy Allen, Publisher
Thursday, February 22, 2018
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