sustainability
Brewery Vivant to host "Beer the Change" celebration
by (HGrzych)
Submitted 03-25-2014 under NEWS
On Sunday, March 30, Brewery Vivant will welcome the community to participate in their annual “Beer the Change” event. The brewery’s visual sustainability report will be presented visually and interactively featuring a...
Residents share concerns, suggestions over US-131 and I-96
by (jwiegand08)
Submitted 03-11-2014 under NEWS
The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) is currently conducting a Planning and Environmental Linkages (PEL) study to evaluate the future of US-131 and I-96 in Kent County over the next 20 years. A portion of the study includes a series of...
Terra GR donates 488 meals through Cool Brews, Hot Eats
by (Feeding America...)
Submitted 03-03-2014 under NONPROFITS
This afternoon, Terra GR announced that it would be donating the equivalent of 488 meals to the hungry through Feeding America West Michigan Food Bank. The fundraiser, which ended on Sunday, coincided with Experience Grand Rapids’ two-week-...
Mayor Heartwell outlines future of Grand Rapids climate resiliency
by (jwiegand08)
Submitted 02-26-2014 under NEWS
Grand Rapids Mayor, George Heartwell is known for his progressive environmental and sustainability policy. In 2010 Grand Rapids was named the country's most sustainable midsized city by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. While Grand Rapids has made...
Terra GR encourages patrons to eat, drink, aid hungry families
by (Feeding America...)
Submitted 02-19-2014 under NONPROFITS
Terra GR is obsessed with local: local produce, local meat, local cheese, local beer — the list is long. During Cool Brews. Hot Eats., Experience Grand Rapids’ two week showcase of Michigan food and drink, the restaurant is adding one...
Wealthy Theatre awarded grant, hopes to become world's first LED historic theatre
by (wealthytheatre)
Submitted 12-05-2013 under NONPROFITS
This week, Wisconsin-based stage lighting manufacturer Electronic Theatre Controls (ETC) awarded Wealthy Theatre a grant for an ETC ION 2000 lighting console, valued at $10,000. "This is a huge boost for our ultimate goal, to become the world...
WMEAC Presents Grand Rapids Climate Resiliency Report Findings
by (WMEAC)
Submitted 12-03-2013 under NONPROFITS
Today, the West Michigan Environmental Action Council (WMEAC) presented the Grand Rapids Climate Resiliency Report which outlines the current condition of Grand Rapids climate resiliency and offers recommendations as to how the City of Grand Rapids...
Eastown Community Association Celebrates 40th Anniversary with New Branding and Website, Fund Drive
by (shannoncunningham)
Submitted 11-26-2013 under LOCAL LIFE
The Eastown Community Association has seen a lot of change and progress since its formation in 1973 and is now proud to announce that the organization has completed a rebranding process, complete with the launching of a new website. "The...
Grand Rapids environmental advocates join fellow lobbyists against Kellogg's Corporation
by (jwiegand08)
Submitted 11-22-2013 under NEWS
As overcast skies darkened the Festival Market Square in Battle Creek, Grand Rapids environmental advocacy groups and community members joined over 80 others from across Michigan to rally at the Kellogg’s Corporate Headquarters. The...
Make connections, shop, learn at Black Market
by (erictank)
Submitted 11-19-2013 under NEWS
On Saturday November 23, Grand Rapids Area Black Businesses (GRABB) will team up with LINC to present The Black Market. The two day event begins on Friday from 5-8 p.m. and continues on Saturday from 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. at the LINC gallery in the...