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Street Talk: A river runs through it
For the kids.
The city of Grand Rapids is partnering with Grand Rapids Community College, Grand Rapids Whitewater and Downtown Grand Rapids Inc. to host an open house for companies interested in learning more about business opportunities associated with the Grand River restoration project.
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Q&A: Shannon Garrett
Shannon Garrett is a nationally recognized political strategist, civic engagement consultant and leadership coach.
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Street Talk: Going to the dogs
Invasive questioning.
Grand Rapids has no shortage of dog owners, but the city’s parks master plan revealed there weren’t a lot of good places for everyone’s four-legged friends.
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Street Talk: State’s chemical reaction
Going global.
Just a day after the extent of contamination at the Wolverine tannery site became public knowledge on March 25, Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announced she is re-establishing the Michigan PFAS Action Response Team (MPART) science advisory board.
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Q&A: Joscelyn Cekola Boucher
Joscelyn Cekola Boucher is a partner in the law firm Warner Norcross + Judd.
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Street Talk: Business groups aim higher
Movin’ on.
Four major business organizations recently announced support for Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s goal of increasing the percentage of Michigan’s workforce with a post-high school degree or high-value certificate to 60 percent by the year 2030.
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Street Talk: A buyer’s market
She means business.
According to an online real estate site, 2019 is looking to be a hot year for Grand Rapids’ housing market.
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Q&A: Mel Trombley
Mel Trombley is the director of leadership programs for the Grand Rapids Chamber — championing ATHENA and the Create Great Leaders Programs: Leadership Grand Rapids, Emerging Leaders, Leading Edge and Leadership Advantage.
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Business Journal publishes 'Women Who Mean Business'
The Business Journal’s March 18th issue features a special supplement — “Women Who Mean Business” — which can also be viewed online.
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Street Talk: Employers may be feeling March sadness
Heavy metal.
A new report says the NCAA March Madness tournament could cost employers $13.3 billion this year in lost productivity.
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