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Grant to support mentorship for AAPI students
The mentorship program will provide academic, social, and emotional support to high school juniors and seniors from diverse backgrounds, including Burmese, Bhutanese, and Nepalese communities.
Event to bolster opportunities for underrepresented construction companies
A nonprofit that helps underrepresented contractors thrive in the construction industry will host an event that helps create meaningful partnerships between buyers and underrepresented construction companies.
Tips for protecting yourself from tick-borne illnesses
Summer weather and increased outdoor activities heighten the risk of tick bites. These small arachnids can transmit a variety of diseases, making it crucial to understand the proper response after encountering a tick.
Local leader to be honored for commitment to trust and ethics
The award honors a business or nonprofit leader whose honesty, integrity, transparency and impact make western Michigan a better place to live and do business.
Sports commission earns national recognition
This was the WMSC’s first time to receive the recognition.
Cardiovascular network achieves milestone with 200th surgery
Dr. Alphonse DeLucia III marked this achievement on April 4. It comes just 18 months after the program's launch in October 2022.
Scholarships available for students entering trade industries
The scholarship is designed to ease some of the costs associated with getting a job in the trades, such as tools and clothing.
GMA's Ginger Zee teams with West Michigan mental health nonprofit
ABC News Chief Meteorologist and Chief Climate Correspondent Ginger Zee teamed up with the Hudsonville-based nonprofit Still I Run to participate in the March 2024 United Airlines NYC Half marathon.
Health Careers Expo to inspire the next generation of healthcare pros
An interactive healthcare careers expo will inform 7th through 12th-grade students and their families about the array of career opportunities within the sector.
Start Garden and GRABB to host special 5x5 Night
In celebration of Black History Month, Start Garden and Grand Rapids Area Black Businesses are teaming up to celebrate the culture and hustle of Black entrepreneurs.
Grand Rapids Chamber, UM Health-West Introduce Dr. Rhae-Ann Booker Award for Inclusive Excellence
The new recognition honors individuals who have demonstrated exceptional leadership and commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in West Michigan.
DEI expert authors book teaching sustainable change
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) consultant Dr. Sandra Upton has published her first book, “MAKE IT LAST: A Roadmap and Practical Strategies for How to Do DEI.”
Panel event to offer insights into hiring international tech talent
West Michigan Tech Talent will host a panel discussion on Wednesday, February 21, to demystify the hiring process of international students in the technology sector.
AIA Grand Rapids Announces New Leadership
AIA Grand Rapids, a local chapter of the American Institute of Architects, has announced the election of new leadership and board members for the 2024 term.
HR pro launches public speaking business
The business offers tools and training to master public speaking, on-camera presence, and effective networking to promote their services.
Marketing agency opens in West Michigan
After nearly 20 years in corporate and nonprofit marketing, Latricia Trice has launched a full-service marketing agency, LTrice Consulting.
West Michigan Sports Commission reports $87.9 million in economic impact for 2023
The West Michigan Sports Commission reported that youth/amateur sports tourism generated $87.9 million in estimated economic impact for the region in 2023.