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Roamers to Rapids: Finding a Home Here
This guest post was authored by David Green, Communications Director for the City of Grand Rapids. There are a couple of obvious reasons people

Experience Grand Rapids Supports the Local Economy by Promoting Travel
Did you know Grand Rapids and Kent County has an organization solely dedicated to promoting the area as a great place to visit? That organization

We Haven’t Forgotten Our Roots
Nestled amongst the stunning wilds of West Michigan, Grand Rapids represents the second-largest city in the state and ever since our origin we’ve had plenty

Allie Takes Cross-Country Road to West Michigan
I fell in love with Grand Rapids quickly after visiting my husband’s family for holidays and weddings during our dating years. Every time we flew

The Grandest of Rapids
Can you point to your home on your hand as fast as you can say “Ope, I didn’t see ya there”? Then I’d like to

Hello West Michigan is Here to Help
This guest post was authored by Rachel Gray, Executive Director of Hello West Michigan. Relocating is one of the most stressful things people will face in
A Reflection on ArtPrize
This piece was authored by Richard App, a longtime ArtPrize contributor. When ArtPrize was first announced in the spring of 2009, I never imagined that
Local Spotlight: Katie Doyen
Grand Rapids is home to a wide variety of amazing people, from those who were born here to those who traveled across the world to
Grand Rapids Chamber adds government affairs coordinator position
The Grand Rapids Chamber of Commerce added Katie Doyen to its government affairs team in the newly created fourth position of government affairs coordinator.
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Grand Rapids Mayor Rosalynn Bliss @mayorbliss and Congressmen Peter Meijer @RepMeijer discuss the vibrant life-sciences industry in Grand Rapids.
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The promotion spun out of the pandemic with the appeal of Grand Rapids as a strong, mid-sized city that has “all the urban amenities you want,” plus great access to natural resources, said @AndyTJohnston the Chamber’s vp of government affairs.
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