ABOUT
Independent. Locally Owned.
Welcome to West Michigan Newspop, your source for small business and nonprofit news. We're dedicated to spotlighting the small businesses, nonprofits, and people who are the heartbeat of our region.
West Michigan Newspop is a news blog that features short, engaging articles that inform and inspire. We cover an array of industries, including agriculture, arts, education, construction, food & drink, health, hospitality, manufacturing, retail, tech, and sports. Our focus is on the often-overlooked stories: the small businesses that are the pillars of our cities, nonprofits changing lives, and people shaping our communities. Dive in and discover the stories that make West Michigan POP!
West Michigan Newspop is published by:
COM 616 L.L.C.
PO BOX 1074
Grand Rapids, MI 49501
Adam Russo, Publisher
With more than a decade of experience in public relations, Adam Russo founded West Michigan Newspop to spotlight stories often overlooked in the West Michigan news landscape. Independent and locally owned, West Michigan Newspop focuses on thriving small businesses, impactful nonprofits, and dynamic people shaping our community. With an intention to complement traditional media outlets, West Michigan Newspop offers a fresh space to celebrate the diverse and inspiring individuals and organizations throughout our region.
Adam is a lifelong learner deeply rooted in the West Michigan communications community. As the owner of public relations firm COM 616, his professional experience includes working with global brands, regional companies, and nonprofits. Adam is a three-time Grand Rapids Business Journal "40 Under 40" honoree and has served as an adjunct public relations professor at Grand Valley State University. Committed to community service, he actively participates on several boards and committees. Outside of his professional work, Adam enjoys spending time with his dog, training for and competing in marathons and Ironman triathlons, and exploring national parks with his wife.