economy
A home in Heartside: Guiding Light Mission offers food, shelter, way forward
by (Feeding America...)
Submitted 01-15-2015 under NONPROFITS
We met Napolean Frazier at Guiding Light Mission in Grand Rapids on January 13, the coldest on record. Frazier was one of the 135 men who had stayed at Guiding Light the night before. A 33-year-old unemployed computer systems engineer, he had moved...
Second annual Black Market event to include awards presentation
by (erictank)
Submitted 11-11-2014 under NEWS
The second annual Black Market, presented by Grand Rapids Area Black Businesses (GRABB) will take place on Friday, November 21 and Saturday, November 22. On Friday, networking, shopping, a strolling dinner and the inaugural Black Market GRAAB...
Local First to celebrate abundance with over 40 vendors at Fork Fest
by (erictank)
Submitted 10-21-2014 under NEWS
Tickets are still on sale for Local First's annual Fork Fest celebration at Romence Gardens to take place on Thursday, October 23 from 5-9 p.m. The fourth annual event will feature local food and drink from over 40 participating vendors. Brewery...
Awards nominations being accepted for GRABB
by (erictank)
Submitted 10-21-2014 under NEWS
Nominations for the inaugural Grand Rapids Area Black Business (GRABB) awards ceremony are being accepted until October 28. Categories and eligibility include: Young, Black and Gifted award - this award recognizes entrepreneurs under the age...
Neighborhood Business Alliance to celebrate 25 years of economic development
by (Neighborhood Ve...)
Submitted 10-14-2014 under PLACE-MATTERS
Written by Jessa Timmer On Thursday, November 6, the Neighborhood Business Alliance will present its 25th year of the Neighborhood Business Awards at Wealthy Theatre. These awards are by far the longest running celebration of...
Prosperity for some: Noted economist to address disparity in Grand Rapids
by (BecaV)
Submitted 09-23-2014 under NONPROFITS
Dr. Pastor will be at the Wealthy Theatre on September 24 to discuss his research and the connection between the conditions of racial equity and economy, and what this means for Grand Rapids. Dr. Pastor’s research addresses the current...
Michigan startup debuts clothing line to support hunger relief
by (Feeding America...)
Submitted 08-25-2014 under NONPROFITS
Five months after launching their first Hold On To Hope campaign for Feeding America West Michigan Food Bank, Live Love Michigan is debuting a second line of clothes to benefit the hunger-relief organization. The model is pretty straightforward:...
Expert reveals potential advantages, dangers of minimum wage increase
by (Scott Trumbo)
Submitted 06-09-2014 under NEWS
On May 24th, 2014 Governor Rick Snyder signed a bipartisan bill to increase the state minimum wage from $7.40 to $9.25 per hour. Michigan joins 8 other states and D.C. in increasing the minimum wage. The increase will be staggered out in four...
Local shelters strive to curb trend of child homelessness in Grand Rapids
by (dansteenwyk)
Submitted 02-05-2014 under LOCAL LIFE
For many children in Grand Rapids, waking up without a place to call home is not a bad dream. For many children, homelessness is a reality. Cindy Longyne, communications manager for Mel Trotter Ministries, says there are 45 children currently...
Local First awards leaders in community involvement
by (HGrzych)
Submitted 01-29-2014 under NEWS
Local First celebrated their fourth annual LocalMotion awards Tuesday, January 28 at the Goei Center. The event celebrated local entrepreneurship and awarded 616 Development, TerraTrike, CityFlats, Spoonlickers, Jamiel Robinson and Laurie Beard for...