Grand Rapids athlete Kaidin Bell is the 2024 National Congress of State Games Youth Athlete of the Year for his achievements in disc golf.

In this role, he will oversee all aspects of the law firm's technical infrastructure and operations, ensuring secure and efficient system functionality while aligning technology initiatives with the firm's strategic goals.

This year’s events include celebrating a landmark "120 Seasons" and continuing its commitment to promoting art, culture, and nature.

Each year, only one member for every 150 AIAA members is selected as an associate fellow.

Services extend beyond traditional primary care to include women’s health, lifestyle medicine, workforce development, financial counseling, health insurance literacy support and virtual care.

Their one-year terms will focus on advancing the association’s mission to bring together AAPI economic and cultural resources to enrich and support the community through engagement, service coordination, and advocacy efforts.

Two experienced communications professionals have launched a new marketing business.

With the addition, the firm now has 15 Shareholders leading their team.

The West Michigan Sports Commission reported that youth and amateur sports tourism generated an estimated $90.8 million in economic impact for the region in 2024 through 112 events.

Varnum LLP has announced the addition of six new associate attorneys to its Grand Rapids office.

The announcement was made at the West Michigan Works! 2024 annual board meeting at Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park.

Located at 662 Leonard NW, the business houses three regulation-size pickleball courts and three state-of-the-art golf simulators in one location.

As the first Black-founded nonprofit with a dedicated learning space in a Grand Rapids Public Schools building, the nonprofit reimagines education by fostering belonging and academic achievement.

Along with the funding, the nonprofit will receive Sony Electronics products valued at $50,000, a custom promotional film, and opportunities for collaboration and marketing support.

Nearly 9,000 students from Allegan, Barry, Ionia, Kent, Muskegon, Montcalm and Ottawa counties will explore high-demand careers through interactive exhibits and real-world interactions with professionals.

She replaces Dawn Kibben, who retires in January after nearly 31 years of service to Meijer Gardens.

The campaign will celebrate the community's athletic achievements during the high school girls' and boys' basketball season for its third year.

The new store features more than triple the space, new jewelry lines, and an upstairs bar and event space for special occasions.

The agreement is intended to accelerate momentum in the early and mid-stage investment sector for business owners and entrepreneurs of color in West Michigan.

A firm believer in judo's ability to positively shape lives across all ages and demographics, his impact extends far beyond the sport.