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Hopcat owner Mark Sellers to ring opening bell on Nasdaq stock exchange
Knape's Corner | July 29, 2010
Local bar owner is chairman of Premier Exhibitions Inc. (more)
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Can a market, deli thrive in downtown Grand Rapids? Family buys store to give it a shot
Knape's Corner | July 27, 2010
A look at the changes at Grand Central Market & Deli on Monroe Center. (more)
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So where does the money come from?
My Community Matters | July 27, 2010
We have two floors in the "world corporate headquarters" of the Grand Rapids Community Foundation. The first floor houses the grantmaking/community leadership team who are hard-working, passionate, resourceful and driven! There is a quiet yet energizing atmosphere on this floor.
On the second floor it is a bit noisier! In one area, our superb finance and administration staff diligently watches over our finances and investments. I'm sure they are sometimes amused and at times riled by the nois... (more)
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Craft-Revival to bring custom-crafted jewelry and metal work to downtown storefront
Knape's Corner | July 26, 2010
Father-son jewelry-making team is building out space in Ionia Avenue storefront (more)
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The Electric Eel slithers away, Uncle Cheetah's Soup Shop stepping in
Knape's Corner | July 22, 2010
Noodle and sushi bar proved too costly and complicated (more)
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Brick Road Pizza puts beer and wine on the menu
Knape's Corner | July 22, 2010
Liquor license should help make business more sustainable, owner says (more)
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Concert venue to open beside new brewery on Commerce Avenue downtown
Knape's Corner | July 22, 2010
Pyramid Scheme will be a live music venue beside Beatnik Brewing with microbrews and bowling. (more)
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GRCF - Old School or Hip Happenin'?
My Community Matters | July 13, 2010
This is Leadership! You will be reading and hearing a great deal more about the Foundation's leadership efforts in the coming months and I hope you enjoy reading the stories and examples. For months, we have been creating ways to tell our story with greater clarity and in a compelling fashion that makes you want to learn more! The power of philanthropy and the strong collaborative nature of our community are dynamic forces!
In the Spring 2010 edition of our news magazine Current I wrote... (more)
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Leadership! The Basics!!!
My Community Matters | July 1, 2010
In the late 1990s, a group of committed community foundation leaders had a dream for the future of the field and set a course to make that dream a reality. The Committee on Community Foundations went through a "revolution" of sorts, morphing into the Community Foundation Leadership Team (CFLT) as we know it today.
As the changes were taking hold, two major developments unfolded.
One was the articulation of values that helped define community foundations. It led to the standards that shape a... (more)
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The Tap House evicted from downtown bar and club, building owner searches for new operators
Knape's Corner | June 9, 2010
Nightclub and bar had been open since 1997 but ran into some trouble recently. (more)
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Casey Wondergem - GR's strongest supporter!
My Community Matters | June 2, 2010
About 25 years ago I met Casey Wondergem prior to being hired to lead the Grand Rapids Community Foundation and learned quickly that he really wrote the book on how "this community works!" He was not dictatorial in his manner and had the insight and drive necessary to move ideas and projects forward that others wouldn't have spent the time to do. In other words, once he took on a major project, he saw it through to its successful completion without hesitation.
Casey passed away yesterday... (more)
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Pikositos bringing quick, fresh Mexican food to Division Avenue
Knape's Corner | June 1, 2010
New eatery will offer tacos, burritos, quesadillas with fresh salsas and tortillas (more)
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Kites, Studio visits and The Midwest Fest invasion.
Word on the Street | May 20, 2010
Hello Folks!
Bored? (Doubt it!) Looking for something to do...(Maybe?) Here is the weekend round up jam packed with so many cool events it is hard to choose. From great community volunteering opportunities to visiting an artist studio to an entire weekend long music festival there is no way you won't find something to do! (also there are a few volunteer opportunities AND a job!) Here are the things to KNOW for this weekend beginning NOW!
Word on the Street GR May 19, 2010
THURSDAY!
Thursday... (more)
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Jonny B'z Dogs and More off to red hot start
Knape's Corner | May 19, 2010
New hot dog place features unique red hots, late night hours on weekends. (more)
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Struggles on high: Prices cut at the Fitzgerald, River House rolls out "The Summit" as pricey downtown condos sit empty
Knape's Corner | May 19, 2010
Developers try lower prices, penthouse model build out to stimulate interest in high-end downtown condos. (more)
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The B.O.B. expansion on track, may include 42 hotel, entertainment suites
Knape's Corner | May 18, 2010
Popular downtown restaurant complex hopes to have new venue open in late 2012. (more)