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House calls on Black businesses and entrepreneurs prescribe remedies for success

Estelle SlootmakerMonday, April 17, 2023
Development News The Grand Rapids Downtown Market Incubator Kitchen offers three different types of storage — cold/freezer, dry and pallet storage — and a variety of resources to help food entrepreneurs launch their own small businesses.

Incubator Kitchen nurturing equity for Grand Rapids area food entrepreneurs

Estelle Slootmaker, Development News EditorWednesday, March 29, 2023
Development News Aqume, pronounced /ack-me/, stems from the word "acme," which means the highest point at which someone or something is best, perfect, or most successful.

Aqume Foundation wants to create philanthropy equity

Estelle SlootmakerFriday, December 16, 2022
Development News Restaurant-Week

Grand Rapids’ Restaurant Week to put social zones prominently on display

Estelle Slootmaker, Development News EditorTuesday, November 1, 2022
Feature Story Jennifer Owens is CEO of Lakeshore Advantage.

Lakeshore Advantage looking for business stabilization projects

Shandra MartinezTuesday, September 13, 2022
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GROW is now Grow: New name reflects long-standing organization’s evolution

Estelle Slootmaker, Development News EditorMonday, August 8, 2022
Development News Tastefull

First woman, minority-owned non-dairy frozen dessert shop in the state opens in Wyoming Park

Estelle Slootmaker, Development News EditorMonday, July 18, 2022
Feature Story Jocelyn Hines (right) poses with her parents (left) and Gov. Gretchen Whitmer after Hines received the 2019 Youth Volunteer of the Year award.

MSU grad launches Muskegon Young Black Professionals to support community

Shanika P. CarterThursday, May 5, 2022
Feature Story Guillermo Cisneros

West Michigan Hispanic Chamber named a 2021 Neighborhood Champion

Shandra MartinezTuesday, December 14, 2021
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More Grand Rapids businesses now eligible for Small Business COVID Adaptation grants

Estelle Slootmaker, Development News EditorMonday, November 1, 2021
Development News Pure Michigan Business Connect

Virtual Pitch Competition seeks to grow Michigan’s outdoor recreation sector

Estelle Slootmaker, Development News EditorWednesday, September 15, 2021
Development News Grand Rapids Sister Cities International 

Grand Rapids goes Gangnam Style

Estelle Slootmaker, Development News EditorMonday, August 16, 2021
Feature Story The Lakeshore offers myraid opportunities for outdoor yoga and pilates.

Making the most of summer with outdoor yoga and Pilates on the Lakeshore

Kelsey TurekMonday, July 19, 2021
Feature Story ThiMore people are starting a business in 2021. (Photo by bruce mars on Unsplash)

Why 2021 just might be the year to start your business

Liz HoffswellSunday, April 11, 2021
Development News Bare All Clothing

GRABB grants help area Black businesses navigate COVID-19

Estelle Slootmaker, Development News EditorMonday, April 5, 2021
Feature Story Author Luke Ferris works from home.

What will working from home — or work — look like beyond the pandemic?

Luke FerrisSaturday, March 6, 2021
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