Hall Street bakery opens with dedicated gluten free kitchen
Submitted 02-11-2014 under INNOVATION-SPOTLIGHT
Wealthy Street Bakery owners have opened new Hall Street Bakery location that expands their regular offerings with the help of a separate gluten free kitchen, complete with its own HVAC system to avoid contamination.
West Michigan's first birthing center to open in East Hills
Submitted 01-28-2014 under INNOVATION-SPOTLIGHT
Grand Rapid's first birthing center seeks to educate and promote natural childbirth by providing a home atmosphere and professional services.
Innovation through collaboration: Life at The Factory
Submitted 01-14-2014 under INNOVATION-SPOTLIGHT
The Factory, a quickly growing coworking and colearning space in downtown Grand Rapids, is designed to facilitate collaboration, openness, community, accessibilty and even serendipity.
Duba & Company works to supply Grand Rapids with rare breed heritage meats
Submitted 12-30-2013 under INNOVATION-SPOTLIGHT
Jeff Duba, proprietor of Duba & Company, perpetuates family legacy by purveying top quality artisanal meats to West Michigan.
Bradley Productions emphasizes storytelling, collaboration
Submitted 12-17-2013 under INNOVATION-SPOTLIGHT
A young local film production company approaches wedding videos as storytelling and creates short films for the nonprofit sector.
Soccer fans rally, storytellers gather at SpeakEZ Lounge
Submitted 12-03-2013 under INNOVATION-SPOTLIGHT
Eric Albertson combines his love for soccer and storytelling by catering to fans at his restaurant bar SpeakEZ Lounge on Monroe Avenue.
High Five Co-Op Brewery collaborations achieve impressive response
Submitted 11-19-2013 under INNOVATION-SPOTLIGHT
Since meeting all the necessary legal qualifications in August, High Five Brewing Co-Op has held two collaboration events at local breweries to sell memberships. The co-op has more in place to sustain their success in the future.
Brewery Vivant sets standards for businesses locally, nationwide
Submitted 11-05-2013 under INNOVATION-SPOTLIGHT
Inspired by the brasseries of Belgium and France, Brewery Vivant strives to implement community values and be environmentally friendly.
Lamp Light music festival: the vanguard of Grand Rapids' DIT music scene
Submitted 10-22-2013 under INNOVATION-SPOTLIGHT
Lamp Light Music Festival is an innovative take on the house concert. Raising it to new levels, John Hanson and company are organizing this year's event to include expanded and improved programming.
Propaganda Doughnuts sets up shop on Division Avenue corridor
Submitted 10-08-2013 under INNOVATION-SPOTLIGHT
Tory O'Haire opens new doughnut shop on Division Avenue just blocks from his live/work studio and kitchen.