Charlsie Dewey

Charlsie Dewey

Charlsie Dewey is a Grand Rapids Business Journal staff reporter who covers law, travel and tourism, sustainability, advertising/PR/marketing, arts and entertainment, and recruitment and retention. Email Charlsie at cdewey at grbj dot com. Follow her on Twitter @CharlsieMDewey

ARTICLES

Made in Michigan product line offers companies sustainable gifts

Having items made locally also means more jobs are filled.

May 17, 2013
(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

Inside Track: Still looking ahead and embracing the future

Mark Tanis of The Image Group has been called a “true visionary” for his accomplishments in the communication industry.

May 17, 2013
One challenging aspect of interviewing business leaders is they often prefer talking about their team rather than themselves. Read More

The Cakabakery heads to Eastown — and 'Cupcake Wars'

May 17, 2013
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

Sweetie-licious Pie Pantry bakes retro into Downtown Market

May 16, 2013
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

Great Lakes Kite Festival flies over Grand Haven

May 16, 2013
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

TEDxGrandRapids tags city for change

May 14, 2013
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 moves to Downtown Market

May 14, 2013
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

Wolverine Worldwide walks brands into Grand Rapids

May 14, 2013
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

Holland Farmers Market opens 2013 season

May 14, 2013
The Holland Farmers Market will open for the season on Wednesday at the Eighth Street Market Place. Read More

Sustainability Demystified! plans for Millennials

May 13, 2013
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