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Feature Story During a recent Grand Rapids Chamber of Commerce event, Comcast kicked off its latest round of RISE grants and support packages to help 100 Grand Rapids and Muskegon small businesses grow, innovate, and thrive.

Comcast RISE to provide 100 grants to GR, Muskegon small businesses

Shandra MartinezMonday, April 28, 2025
Feature Story Chasity Fedon (left) participated in the Summer Youth Career Readiness Program last summer and said it gave her the tools and confidence to earn her first paycheck. Pictured with her manager her manager, Alysa Hoy, she is still employed there.

Summer career program expands to serve more youth

Shandra MartinezWednesday, April 23, 2025
Feature Story Gail Eichorst is a volunteer driver with Disability Network West Michigan.

Volunteers find purpose, fulfillment at Disability Network West Michigan

Shandra MartinezFriday, April 11, 2025
Feature Story KDL doesn't have a library in Grattan Township, but the bookmobile has made several visits, and the library has sponsored special events such as a visit by the Critter Barn.

Kent District Library expands access with innovative services across Kent County

Shandra MartinezWednesday, February 26, 2025
Feature Story The Disability Network Southwest Michigan team poses for a holiday photo.

DNSWM campaign highlights staff’s lived experiences and community impact

Shandra MartinezWednesday, January 15, 2025
Feature Story Sarah Lewakowski is the executive director of Mosaic Counseling.

Grant bolsters mental health services for youth in Kent and Ottawa counties

Shandra MartinezMonday, January 6, 2025
Feature Story More than 100 Bank of America employees volunteering at six local nonprofits, from Kids Food Basket to the Grand Rapids Children’s Museum.

Bank of America’s Grand Rapids Day of Giving showcases $1.2M community investment

Shandra MartinezWednesday, December 11, 2024
Feature Story Joel Elsenbroek , apprenticeships project manager for West Michigan Works!, accepted the Certificate of Recognition from John Ladd, administrator of the U.S. Department of Labor’s Office of Apprenticeship.

West Michigan Works! honored by White House for expanding apprenticeships

Shandra MartinezWednesday, November 13, 2024
Feature Story Davenport University and Gentex leaders formalized their commitment to education and workforce development with a signing ceremony Sept. 30 at the corporation’s office in Zeeland.

Gentex partners with Davenport University to offer scholarships for employees

Shandra MartinezMonday, October 7, 2024
Feature Story Beatrice Salgado, a preschool teacher at the Early Learning Center in Grand Rapids, was honored in the childcare category in 2023.

Front-line employees across West Michigan to be recognized

Shandra MartinezFriday, September 20, 2024
Feature Story Dr. Annie Bishop, of Rise Wellness Chiropractic, is pictured with Kristin Revere, owner of Gold Coast Doulas.

Rising diaper costs impact families: West Michigan diaper drive offers support

Shandra MartinezFriday, August 30, 2024
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