economy
$150,000 in Grants for Economic and Workforce Development
by (GRCommFound)
Submitted 01-07-2010 under NONPROFITS
Grand Rapids Community Foundation’s Board of Trustees recently approved $150,000 in grants that will support local economic and workforce development in 2010. Nonprofits receiving these grant awards include: Grand Valley...
Animal Lovers and Pet Parents, Listen Up!
by (NicoleCapizzi)
Submitted 11-24-2009 under NEWS
When walking through the Humane Society of Kent County, you see a more cheerful place than you may have expected. You see "hope," says Karen Terpstra, the executive director. Dogs are typically paired in their kennels to alleviate...
The Mitten: One Size Fits Most?
by (Ruth)
Submitted 11-19-2009 under OPINION
The Generation Y Michigan podcast on Michigan Radio and the overly optimistic pro-Michigan sentiments it's inspiring are starting to annoy me. Oversimplified arguments for pledging allegiance to Michigan willfully ignore...
Local First Seeks Volunteers
by (PeopleFirstEconomy)
Submitted 09-23-2009 under NONPROFITS
Are you interested in supporting local business, encouraging sustainability, and strengthening community? If so, Local First wants YOU to join its volunteer team! We are a non-profit organization supporting the West Michigan economy by promoting...
Requiem for a dream?
by (dhavens)
Submitted 09-15-2009 under NEWS
It’s no secret that Michigan is in a financial mess. Rumors have been flying this summer about proposed cuts or caps for the Michigan film incentives. The Michigan Information Research Service (MIRS), the oldest legislative reporting service in...