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Grand Rapids Public Library offers support for entrepreneurs

Submitted 01-29-2013 under LOCAL LIFE

The Small Business Resource Center at the Main Library offers classes, assists students of all ages in crafting a well-written business plan, and provides other resources for starting and growing a business.

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Wayne Squires warns against potential dangers of holiday charity

Submitted 12-14-2012 under NEWS

The holidays are often a time to give to charity, but Wayne Squires believes that this form of giving doesn't really help anyone.

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Global Infusion owners open up about shop's origins and future

Submitted 12-05-2012 under INNOVATION-SPOTLIGHT

The ladies of Global Infusion discuss the business' principles, as well as its transformation and future.

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Catalyst Radio: GR mayor tells how new city policy is addressing wage theft

Submitted 12-03-2012 under NEWS

Mayor George Heartwell cites Micah Center study showing wage theft is a problem in the Grand Rapids area, and tells how the city is taking action to remedy the issue.

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City leaders, children celebrate groundbreaking at Griff's IceHouse

Submitted 11-29-2012 under NEWS

The Grand Rapids Griffins Youth Foundation, the City of Grand Rapids, and DP Fox Sports and Entertainment celebrate the groundbreaking of a new multipurpose room at Griff's Ice House

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Calvin alumnus starts online rental review site

Submitted 11-29-2012 under NEWS

Calvin College alumnus Mike Cerny starts an online rental review site. Cerny's site is currently one of the top three rental review sites in the United States.

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Catalyst Radio: Downtown Alliance highlights Grand Rapids' growth, activity

Submitted 11-14-2012 under NEWS

Downtown Alliance promotes efforts for Grand Rapids' events, new business activity, and provides downtown beautification.

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Brewery Vivant pulls a pint for hunger relief

Submitted 11-06-2012 under NONPROFITS

One of Grand Rapids' salient new breweries is giving a percentage of its sales to the local food bank.

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Local Elections 2012: Michigan U.S. Senate candidates respond to Rapidian questions

Submitted 11-01-2012 under NEWS

Pete Hoekstra, Debbie Stabenow and Scotty Boman answered some tough questions to help our local citizens understand who to vote for in upcoming elections Tuesday November 6.

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Kent Garden Club's 13th Annual Wreath Sale to benefit multiple charitable groups

Submitted 10-31-2012 under NONPROFITS

Kent Garden Club's Annual Wreath sale proceeds to benefit the military and their families, Habitat for Humanity, Ken-O-Sha School and land-conservancy and environmental groups

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