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Well House doubles homeless housing with $257K from W.K. Kellogg Foundation

May 21, 2013
Well House announced that it has received a $257,000 grant from the W.K. Kellogg Foundation that will allow it to purchase three additional houses to serve as permanent residences for the local homeless population. Read More

Urban Core Collective builds diversity with $2M grant from W.K. Kellogg Foundation

May 17, 2013
The new Grand Rapids-based nonprofit Urban Core Collective has been awarded a $2 million grant from the W.K. Kellogg Foundation to advance its mission of supporting people of color and marginalized families in the city — and developing diverse leaders. Read More

Walk MS steps to Aquinas College

May 17, 2013
Hundreds of West Michigan walkers have volunteered to take part in Walk MS on Saturday, a regional fundraiser to support those affected by multiple sclerosis. 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

Nate Hurwitz Field on deck at Art Van Sports Complex

May 13, 2013
The first step in making the Nate Hurwitz baseball field a reality takes place on Wednesday, when the West Michigan Miracle League holds a groundbreaking ceremony to honor the memory of the 16-year-old who loved the game. Read More

Michigan's 50 Companies to Watch project 25 percent job growth

May 9, 2013
There are 50 second-stage entrepreneurs in Michigan to look out for this year. Read More

Live Video: 2013 TEDxGrandRapids speakers take the stage

May 8, 2013
TEDxGrandRapids is scheduled to stream live video of its day-long event — Thursday from 8 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Read More

GNS America is West Michigan’s World Trader of the Year

May 8, 2013
The West Michigan World Trade Association will present GNS America of Holland Township with its 2013 World Trader of the Year on Wednesday at the WMWTA annual conference at Watermark Country Club. Read More

West Michigan companies make strong showing on national Best and Brightest list

May 7, 2013
A handful of West Michigan’s best and brightest firms are worthy of a spot on the national Best and Brightest Companies to Work For list. Read More

Arena District throws Cinco de Mayo Fiesta

May 3, 2013
The Arena District, a coalition of downtown businesses, is presenting its second annual Cinco de Mayo Fiesta on Saturday. Read More