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Feature Story Daryl Reece is no stranger to hard work, but the entrepreneur says he has also been blessed to be around good people who treat him well. His line of vodka, Stock Da Bar, debuted in 2019.

Daryl Reece: Built on hard work, community support, and faith

Shanika P. CarterSunday, January 14, 2024
Feature Story SpringGR's Emprende program helps business owners in a Spanish-language environment.

SpringGR uplifts local small businesses

Ashley KingWednesday, December 20, 2023
Feature Story MRC

Why a nonprofit is ending subminimum wages for workers with disabilities

Mark WedelMonday, November 27, 2023
Feature Story Cafe Rica

BC's Café Rica and GR's Natural Maya inspired by native culture, supported by Northern Initiatives

Mike WenningerThursday, September 7, 2023
Development News Courtesy Vinyl Alchemy

Vinyl Alchemy elevates the full musical experience

Estelle Slootmaker, Development News EditorMonday, June 26, 2023
Development News Courtesy The Mortals Café + Confection

The Mortals Cafe + Confections brews coffee, tea and mortality

Estelle Slootmaker, Development News EditorMonday, June 19, 2023

New owners to continue Grand Rapids’ LaFontsee Galleries legacy

Estelle SlootmakerWednesday, May 10, 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
Feature Story stephencalkins

Stephen Norregaard: Caretaker of memories

Bill LeeWednesday, February 22, 2023
Feature Story BK0A04381

Highlighting history through handcrafted works of art

Leandra Nisbet and Tyler HerbstreithWednesday, February 22, 2023
Feature Story A Talentfirst panel

TalentFirst: Economic success through talent development

Shanika P. CarterWednesday, January 25, 2023
Development News Orgnanicycle plans to double composting effort and expand locations served in 2023.

Could compost be Grand Rapids’ next craft beer? Grand Rapids composter to double impact in 2023

Estelle Slootmaker, Development News EditorWednesday, January 18, 2023
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