This one-weekend-only exhibition welcomes visitors to experience floral installations in the Museum’s galleries by 13 of West Michigan’s top floral designers. 

To celebrate their efforts, participants are invited for a complimentary lunch after the cleanup.

The campaign aims build 100 affordable homes in Grand Rapids.

This latest promotion to the position of principal and full-time employment status comes after she obtained her doctorate in Chemical and Biological Engineering from Northwestern University in Chicago.

Through interactive exhibits and direct engagement with industry professionals, students experienced careers in six high-demand industries: agribusiness, advanced manufacturing, construction, health care, hospitality, and IT.

Alongside the appointments, GRAM welcomes new officers to its museum board of trustees.

The activations are open to up to 50 Grand Rapids Public Schools students ages 13 and older.

The chapter has increased its focus on developing a new strategic plan, fully funding a new scholarship endowment, creating a new leadership grant for its members, and bridging the gap between licensure and seasoned industry professionals. 

With more than 20 years of experience in nonprofit leadership, fund development, and strategic donor engagement, he will have a key role in advancing Meijer Gardens’ mission through philanthropic partnerships and community support.

The organization will host a “ground-breaking wall-raising” event at the site of what’s known as Hope Village, in the 100 block of Garden Avenue SE.

The nonprofit facilitates equitable growth in K-8 student academics, social emotional skills, and self-esteem through one-on-one mentoring relationships at three Grand Rapids Public Schools and three Godfrey Lee Public Schools.

The new position will provide support to the increasing number of adult learners in community and citizenship programs.

The Essential Service Awards recognize non-managerial frontline workers who go above and beyond their daily responsibilities and display integrity, passion and commitment.  

The free career exploration event offers a chance to network directly with 10 local employers, 6 educators and 2 community partners, participate in hands-on activities, and receive firsthand information on the hiring process from recruiters.

This annual effort raises awareness for childhood hunger while providing healthy, nourishing meals and essential resources to the community.

For nearly 24 years, Irwin has been a familiar voice as the host of the morning show on WGVU Public Media, West Michigan’s PBS and NPR station. She has been a trusted storyteller, a champion of local issues, and an advocate for the people and causes that shape the region.

New season ticket packages are available now for purchase.

He accepted the award during the general session luncheon of the Chief Executive Summit, a gathering of 140 presidents, CEOs and executive directors.

Items needed include men’s t-shirts (sizes S-3XL), underwear for men, women, and children (various sizes), individually wrapped toothbrushes for adults, antiperspirant deodorant, tennis shoes (sizes 9-14), twin sheets, and shaving cream with razors.

Now in its 30th year, the event is the largest temporary tropical butterfly exhibition in the United States, showcasing more than 60 butterfly and moth species from Africa, Asia, and Central, and South America.