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Feature Story The Inner City Christian Federation Homeownership Program team.

Overcoming the challenges of homebuying: Class introduces first-timers to homeownership

Matthew RussellWednesday, February 22, 2023
Development News Restaurant-Week

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

Estelle Slootmaker, Development News EditorTuesday, November 1, 2022
Development News Coffee sold by Last Mile Café.

Last Mile Café serves coffee, philanthropy and sustainability — and soon, the 49507

Estelle Slootmaker, Development News EditorTuesday, September 13, 2022
Development News Grow logo

GROW is now Grow: New name reflects long-standing organization’s evolution

Estelle Slootmaker, Development News EditorMonday, August 8, 2022
Development News Lotus Brew

Wellness collective, coffee shop a safe space for gathering, healing and building community

Estelle Slootmaker, Development News EditorMonday, June 6, 2022
Development News A City Within a City group photo

Grand Stand Pictures brings Grand Rapids Black freedom struggle to the screen

Estelle Slootmaker, Development News EditorMonday, January 17, 2022
Feature Story Ollie Howie

Joining a movement: New Community Transformation Fund promotes diversity at all levels

Leandra NisbetWednesday, November 10, 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
Feature Story Casey Kornoelje

At Pharmhouse Wellness it’s all in the family (business) this Mother's Day

Tommy Allen, Publisher Friday, May 7, 2021
Innovation News Tim Mroz

Over $5 million to be awarded to West Michigan area businesses

Allison Arnold, Innovation EditorTuesday, January 19, 2021
Feature Story WaymanBrit1

Serving honorably and inspiring greatness: A Q & A with County Administrator Wayman Britt

Tommy Allen, Publisher & Leandra Nisbet, Managing EditorWednesday, January 13, 2021
Development News marketplace

Pack Elephant + The Marketplace at Studio Park = opportunity for local makers

Estelle Slootmaker, Development News EditorMonday, January 11, 2021
Feature Story Edwin Collazo of City Built Brewing Company

G-Sync Editorial: Restaurants to the Power of You

Tommy Allen, PublisherThursday, January 7, 2021
Development News NCN workers

New City Neighbors grows programming despite layers of crisis

Estelle Slootmaker, Development News EditorTuesday, December 15, 2020
Innovation News malamiah

COVID-19 sparks unique buy local initiatives this holiday season

Allison Arnold, Innovation News EditorWednesday, December 2, 2020
Feature Story lakeshore-gift-guide

Holiday gift guide: Online ordering and in-store shopping along the Lakeshore

By Sally LaukitisWednesday, November 25, 2020
Development News GRABB

Local Black businesses GRABB and go

By Estelle Slootmaker, Development News EditorTuesday, November 17, 2020
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