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Volunteers needed to deliver emergency meals ahead of winter
The emergency meals provide seniors in need with nutrition in the event that inclement weather interrupts their regular meal delivery.
Grand River earns designation from Michigan DNR
It’s only the ninth such designation in all of Michigan.
Frontline employees across West Michigan to be recognized
The awards recognize individuals who go above-and-beyond in a service industry position.
Nonprofit to host 10th annual culinary showdown
A signature fundraising experience celebrating culinary artistry and the power of community, this year’s event will take place at the Goei Center, 818 Butterworth St. SW in Grand Rapids.
Sheriff's office names new Emergency Manager
The Kent County Sheriff’s Office has appointed a new Kent County Emergency Manager.
County to launch transformative school safety radio network
The system will be Michigan's first county-wide 800 MHz school safety radio network.
Construction industry lays foundation to support mental health
As awareness of critical mental health issues in the construction industry grows, West Michigan Works! and its Construction Careers Council, will host Building Minds: A Conference on Mental Health in Construction.
Employers to inspire the next generation of manufacturers
Discover Manufacturing Week allows the region's employers to open their doors to local students, offering facility tours and hosting open houses.
$10 million awarded to programs for Kent County families
Funding will be distributed to 18 community-based organizations operating 31 programs from October 2024 to September 2025.
Radio station teams with nonprofit to support youth nutrition
Listeners are encouraged to make a donation during the event to help continue providing nutritious meals and educational programs to children in need.
Updated website provides easier access to health inspection reports
The enhanced online portal is designed to provide the public with easy access to inspection reports for food establishments, body art shops, and public swimming pools.
94 employers awarded $4.8 million in talent grants
The awards will support the training of 919 new hires, 387 new apprentices and 1,263 incumbent workers, significantly boosting job growth, skill development and workforce capabilities across multiple industries.
Animal shelter celebrates outdoor expansion
The enrichment area is located next to the animal shelter on Kent County's Fuller campus. It includes several activity items, including a raised platform, vertical ramp, and tire obstacle course.
Free luncheon to highlight impact of senior food support services
The annual More Than a Meal Luncheon is a chance to learn about the impact Meals on Wheels Western Michigan has on the lives of seniors in Kent and Allegan counties.
Summer program provides youth with career experience and skills training
The six-week summer program runs from June 24 to August 6 and provides enriching career readiness opportunities for youth ages 14 to 24 across Allegan, Barry, Ionia, Kent, Montcalm, Muskegon and Ottawa counties.
Nonprofit creates housing affordability dashboard
The first-of-its-kind dashboard is available to all Kent County residents and reports on homeownership and rental housing affordability, homelessness, and equity.
New microchip scanning station to help reunite lost pets with owners
The Kent County Animal Shelter has launched Michigan’s first 24-hour microchip scanning station to assist residents in reuniting with their lost pets. The station is one of only several in the nation.
Award-winning chefs unite to create four-course meal
American Culinary Federation of Greater Grand Rapids 2023 Chefs of the Year will donate their time and talents to prepare a four-course meal that celebrates the flavors of Grand Rapids.
8,000 students explore future careers
The annual event provides a dynamic platform for students to engage with industry professionals and participate in interactive experiences across a variety of five high-demand sectors.
New fraud alert system to help safeguard Kent County property owners
Kent County has launched a new fraud alert system to help combat property fraud within the county.