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YMCA hosts record-breaking Thanksgiving food drive for families
The food drive provided full holiday meals to 100 local families this year, up from 77 in 2023.
Thanksgiving meal available to the community
The event is free and open to anyone seeking food, shelter or fellowship.
Hospital appoints Executive Director of fund development
The Executive Director will be instrumental in advancing the hospital’s mission and strategic goals.
Travel company receives global recognition
The business specializes in tours to Africa, Asia, Central and South America, the Pacific, and Middle East.
Businesses to be honored for trust and ethics
The event celebrates ethical businesses and nonprofits who have gone above and beyond to help those in their communities.
Local businesses can be part of MONOPOLY: Grand Rapids Edition
Now is the time to share your recommendations for the organizations and landmarks that deserve a spot on the MONOPOLY: Grand Rapids Edition board.
West Michigan accounting leaders honored for excellence
West Michigan's impact on the state's accounting profession was recognized at the Michigan Association of Certified Public Accountants (MICPA) Celebrate event.
New early care and education program to support talent pipeline
The program offers apprentices the opportunity to earn the Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential, a qualification that improves childcare quality and enhances worker career opportunities.
Architecture association celebrates 2024 award honorees
Award entries were once again encouraged to view their submissions through a set of guiding principles designed to inspire architects to create a zero-carbon, equitable, resilient, and healthy built environment.
Community compassion powers annual turkey drop
The goal is to collect more than 5,000 frozen turkeys that can be distributed to those in need throughout West Michigan.
Downtown to host holiday events
The holidays in Downtown Holland kick off on November 15. The season includes discounts, promotions, and special family-friendly events.
Dinner to feature award-winning executive and leadership expert
As the founder of BeLIVE Coaching & Consulting and co-president of United Latinas, Saldana brings over 20 years of global executive experience from her work with Fortune 500 companies in Mexico and the U.S.
Nonprofit increases accessibility with relocation
The move marks a significant step in the nonprofit’s commitment to providing high-quality programs and resources for adults seeking to learn English language literacy.
Workforce development agency recognized at the White House
Apprenticeships are paid work experiences that combine on-the-job and classroom learning.
Tribe receives grant to advance historic preservation
The grant will enable the Tribal Historic Preservation Office to establish a Tribal Register of Historic Places and develop the necessary forms, policies, and procedures.
Arts and education nonprofit names new Executive Director
He is a Grand Rapids native with nearly two decades of experience in nonprofit leadership.
Experienced energy counsel joins law firm
She brings diverse experience, having served as a trial attorney for the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, in-house counsel to a leading publicly traded independent power producer, and in private practice.
Notable creatives return to West Michigan to support youth
Leading film and digital media professionals from West Michigan are returning home to inspire and support local students.
Distillery brings back popular spirit for the holidays
Last fall, the ready-to-drink spirit was introduced in a limited release, which sold out in every West Michigan store that carried it.
Grand Rapids Founder and CEO receives statewide industry award
The Young Architect Award recognizes proficiency and exceptional accomplishments in, and contributions to, the profession by an architect who has been a member of the AIA Michigan Chapter for at least three years and is 40 years old or younger during the year of the award.