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Can Today show's spotlight do for Holland what GMA d...
It didn't take long for Holland to feel the impact of a shout-out by NBC's Today Show. Comment?
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Can Grand Rapids Schools new innovation director be ...
Grand Rapids Schools Superintendent Teresa Weatherall Neal has hired someone for the newly-created position of director for innovation strategies who she thinks can be a game-changer. Principal David Pinder said Sanders was instrumental in the school receiving the U.S. Department of Education's National Blue Ribbon Award as one of the country's ... (more) Comment?
Thursday May 23 | via MLive.com
East Grand Rapids native Ryan McInerney named presid...
East Grand Rapids native Ryan McInerney has been named president of Visa Inc., succeeding John Partridge who is retiring, the credit card giant announced Thursday, May 23. Comment?
Thursday May 23 | via RV Business
SSI: Canadian Coach Sales Fall 19.5% in March
Year-over-year Canadian motorhome sales declined 19.5% in March while registrations were down 13.1% for the first quarter, according to the latest report from Statistical Surveys Inc. Comment?
Wednesday May 22 | via MLive.com
Pure Michigan film crew in Grand Rapids shooting cit...
A Royal Oak-based film crew is visiting West Michigan this week to get footage for a Grand Rapids-specific Pure Michigan travel marketing commercial that airs June 3. "It's a very fast turnaround," said Michelle Begnoche, spokesperson for the Michigan Economic Development Corporation, the state's marketing arm. Comment?
Wednesday May 22 | via WZZM-TV Grand Rapids
American Cancer Society celebrates 100 years
Since 1913, The American Cancer Society has helped save nearly 1.2 million lives. Comment?
Tuesday May 21 | via Grand Valley Lanthorn
As local hospitals and health organizations attempted to prepare in the event of an unanticipated tragedy, Grand Valley State University's Cook-DeVos Center for Health Sciences building became the site of the first "mock disaster." Volunteer patients received practice medical care on May 3 as the event was created to assess the use of the building ... (more) Comment?
Tuesday May 21 | via The Washington Post
The fight has drawn comment from bands including the Dandy Warhols and the Decemberists The medical establishment near universally supports fluoridation. Comment?
Monday May 20 | via MLive.com
Foreclosure fear? Grand Rapids pastors to pitch stat...
Mary Townley of the Michigan State Housing Development Authority speaks about the partnership between the state and churches to promote A Step Forward, a program for people in danger of losing their homes, on Monday, May 20, at Oakdale Christian Reformed Church. Comment?
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Missed out on Powerball jackpot? Pastors promote up ...
A state home foreclosure prevention program is seeking religious leaders to promote available funding in West Michigan. Comment?
Sunday May 19 | via EHotelier Global Hospitality News
A Spa With Just One Guest: You
Spas, even the most glamorous ones, can elicit their share of cringe-inducing moments. Comment?
Sunday May 19 | via MLive.com
How Ada became a 'snug little place' instead of the ...
One could be forgiven for thinking that Ada, the cradle of European settlement in West Michigan, ought to be bigger than it is today. Comment?
Friday May 17 | via MLive.com
Grand Rapids couple honored for charity work by Art ...
An Art Van Furniture location. Chuck Saur and the late Susie Saur were honored by the company Thursday for their efforts in founding the Conductive Learning Center. Comment?
Friday May 17 | via MLive.com
Relay Recess: Palmer Elementary students raise money...
Palmer Elementary school third grader Denajah Cage, on right, walks the track at Briggs Park during Relay Recess on Friday, May 17, in support of the American Cancer Society. Comment?
Friday May 17 | via MLive.com
Swartz Creek Meijer might not be the end of company'...
Mark Meijer, from left, employee Diane Galbraith of Swartz Creek, Meijer Co-Chair Hank Meijer, Store Director Teri Greenwald and Terry Nix, Regional Product Sourcing Manager for the Food Bank of Eastern Michigan, cut the ribbon signifying to opening of the 200th Meijer store on Thursday, May 16, 2013, in Swartz Creek. Comment?
Friday May 17 | via MLive.com
Readers debate former President George W. Bush's vis...
Former President George W. Bush was the keynote speaker Wednesday at the West Michigan Aviation Academy's fundraising gala. Comment?
Friday May 17 | via WZZM-TV Grand Rapids
American Cancer Society celebrates birthday with cup...
Kyle Dutkiewicz, with the American Cancer Society, talks about the Finish the Bite event with the help of Jason Kakabaker, with Cakabakery, who shows you how to make gluten free cupcakes. Comment?
Thursday May 16 | via Seeking Alpha
Sequenom's Management Presents at Bank of America Me...
Our next company and closing out our healthcare conference will be Sequenom. Speaking today from the company will be Paul Maier, Chief Financial Officer and Dirk van den Boom, Executive Vice President - R&D and Chief Technology Officer. Comment?
Sunday May 12 | via MLive.com
12-year-old musical sensation Ethan Bortnick appears...
Guinness World records has declared Ethan Bortnick as the "World's Youngest Solo Musician to Headline his own Tour." The pianist, composer and singer was all of 10 years old when he became the youngest entertainer to headline a show in Las Vegas, a year after he created his own award-winning, nationally televised concert special for PBS-TV. Ethan, ... (more) Comment?
Apr 24, 2013 | via Furniture Today
Art Van Furniture offers special pricing to flood vi...
Art Van Furniture is offering a Furniture and Mattress Flood Damage Relief Program for Michigan, after torrential rains left Grand Rapids, Mich., and surrounding communities coping with widespread flooding. Comment?