Charlsie Dewey

(Watch for this story Monday morning on WZZM TV 13) Companies focused on developing zero waste streams are looking for recognition products that fit their sustainability mission, and Grand Rapids company Promotional Impact’s Green Giftz line is creating products to fill that need. Read More

One challenging aspect of interviewing business leaders is they often prefer talking about their team rather than themselves. Read More

It’s a big month for local custom cake and dessert business The Cakabakery. After four years in operation, the bakery is moving into its first retail location, as well as making its national TV debut as a competitor on Food Network’s "Cupcake Wars." Read More

Downtown Market announced today that Sweetie-licious Pie Pantry will be part of the indoor Market Hall when it opens later this summer. Read More

Kites of all shapes and colors will take over the Grand Haven sky this weekend for the 25th annual Great Lakes Kite Festival. Read More

Many West Michigan residents in the invite-only crowd at this month's TEDxGrandRapids have digitally shared their reactions to the eclectic lineup of speakers — and what's inspired them. Read More

Montello Meat Market is the latest vendor to announce that it will join Downtown Market's indoor Market Hall, which will open later this summer. Read More

For the first time ever this week, Wolverine Worldwide is hosting a global conference for all of its brands — and the event is being held in downtown Grand Rapids at DeVos Place. Read More

The Holland Farmers Market will open for the season on Wednesday at the Eighth Street Market Place. Read More

One of the key topics that was discussed during the Sustainability Demystified! luncheon hosted by Mercantile Bank and held at the Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park was planning for the Millennial workforce. Read More