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Story Matters: Tina Ureña, Gracie Aylmer share the college students' perspective on Grand Rapids beer culture

Submitted 01-06-2014 under NONPROFITS

Tina Ureña and Gracie Aylmer stopped by to talk to The Rapidian during their visit to Brewery Vivant's Wood-Aged Beer Fest.

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Story Matters: Matthew Huizenga compares beer festivals, praises Grand Rapids' creative culture

Submitted 12-31-2013 under NONPROFITS

Matthew Huizenga moved here from a smaller city in Oregon not too long ago. In this video, he compares the brewing culture in both places.

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Story Matters: Lauren and Derek Sikkema reveal brewery favorites

Submitted 12-26-2013 under NONPROFITS

Lauren and Derek Sikkema talk about the ways that Grand Rapids is changing and what they love about the local brew culture. They reveal how the food offered can sometimes dictate which of their favorites to visit.

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Story Matters: Chicago couple shares why they love Grand Rapids

Submitted 12-26-2013 under NONPROFITS

Lynne Hartzel and Antonio Gallegos talk about why they think of Grand Rapids as "little Chicago" and love spending time here.

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Story Matters: Jackie Freeman's appreciation for Belgian beers, local breweries

Submitted 12-26-2013 under NONPROFITS

Jackie Freeman claims she's not a beer connoisseur, but then explains why she prefers Belgian beers, and Brewery Vivant, in the local brew culture world of West Michigan.

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Story Matters: Chris Avery experiences a whole new beer scene in Grand Rapids

Submitted 12-25-2013 under NONPROFITS

Chris Avery remembers just two brands of beer when she was younger. Now, she says, the entrepreneurial spirit is creating an exciting way to experience her city.

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Local kombucha brewer stocks shelves in GR

Submitted 12-17-2013 under NEWS

Emily Helmus, owner of Bloom Ferments, has recently started selling her fermented teas to local vendors.

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We're all in this together

Submitted 12-17-2013 under PLACE-MATTERS

Making purchases hyper-locally keeps revenue within a neighborhood and perpetuates the vitality of the community.

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Beerhorst family to welcome community into home

Submitted 12-10-2013 under NEWS

The Beerhorst family Christmas art show has evolved over the course of 22 years.

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Head to Uptown for the Holiday Shop Hop

Submitted 11-26-2013 under NEWS

Uptown Holiday Shop Hop includes four business districts with free connecting shuttle services.

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