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West Michigan city to host The Hartford Nationals
After a nationwide bid process, Move United, the national leader in community-based sports and recreation for individuals with disabilities, has selected the host site for The Hartford Nationals in 2025 and 2026.
Tickets on sale for broadway season opener
Tickets are available at the Broadway Grand Rapids office, DeVos Performance Hall box office, all Ticketmaster outlets, or at BroadwayGrandRapids.com.
Entrepreneur donates $200,000 to support youth
A local YouTuber and financial educator has donated $200,000 to local organizations and students in Grand Rapids.
Chemical supplier appoints new VP
Schoen first joined Haviland as a seasonal employee working on production lines while attending high school and college.
CPA firm welcomes new tax director
In this role, she will focus on growing the depth of services the firm offers its private clients, such as wealth transfer planning, estate and gift tax planning, business succession planning, and advising.
Child welfare nonprofit hires new President and CEO
The region’s oldest child welfare nonprofit has appointed a new President and CEO.
Attorney named to statewide HR and workforce council
The MHA Human Resources and Workforce Council is dedicated to advancing the mission of the MHA and the role of HR leaders in the health care sector.
University appoints Director of Athletics and Corporate Partnerships
The new position comes in anticipation of the university's inaugural football season.
New pickleball facility opens in Grand Rapids
The facility boasts six indoor courts for year-round play and six outdoor courts available seasonally.
Pickleballers attempt Guinness world record
The current world record is 27 hours and 5 minutes set by a foursome out of Missoula, Montana.
Lakeshore trucking company owners retiring, liquidating assets
After three generations and 85 years in the trucking business, the Van Wyk family and owners of TransWay, Inc., have decided to retire.
Parks and rec seeks public comment on strategic plan
The deadline for submitting comments is August 7.
Local bank reaches $1B in assets
With its corporate office in Hudsonville, West Michigan Community Bank has been serving customers and communities since 1976.
Board of public works awards $25k in grants
The Zeeland Board of Public Works has awarded four area organizations reimbursement grants as part of its Community Grant Program.
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.
Orchestra fuses music and movement with free August event series
The free summer series features dance demonstrations and classes in a variety of music styles, including swing, Dutch Dance, Zumba, and more, with activities designed for all ages.
Downtown series celebrate 20 years with party and discounts
In addition to enjoying the sights and sounds of 25 different performing artists and groups, attendees can enjoy discounts, prizes, and giveaways.
Rehabilitation hospital earns top 10 national ranking
Rankings are based on factors including clinical outcomes, physician perception, quality of care, and patient experience.
Inaugural mentality conference to empower student athletes
The conference aims to provide incoming freshman student athletes with a safe space to learn about mental health and to give them the tools to navigate their journeys as valued individuals.
Rehabilitation center opens in Ionia
Services will include pediatric care, student athletes, work injury, pain management, post-stroke and post-injury support, outpatient physical therapy, occupational therapy and speech therapy.