November HBA News letter
Click here for the November edition of the HBA newsletter "Pizza, Props and Parking for Heartside!" http://us1.campaign-archive.com/?u=6edd9218762257a9fb3b9dee5&id=0333d378dc
Residents Rally around Art mural and Wall!
After a steller show of support from the South Division business residents and business owners Artist Erwin Erkfitz and building owner kevin Haviland were granted a one year extension on the mural and door covering located at 217 S. Division by the Historic Preservation Commitee. Reed More Here: http://bit.ly/3IZ25p
HPC meeting about Mural 217 S. Division tonight!
Reminder!
Tonight is the Historic Preservation Commission meeting addressing the removal of the mural at 217 S. Division at the City of Grand Rapids Planning Department located at 1120 Monroe Ave NW 2nd Floor
Concerned residents and business owners are asked to attend the meeting and be prepared to make comments to the committee and group.
Michigan Public Radio reporter Dustin D. created this podcast about the issue http://ow.ly/yYf1
And you can read more on the Rapidian http://www.therapidian.org/community-called-action-rally-around-local-artists-creative-solution-loitering-0
Artprize Feature: Erwin Erkfitz
When you talk to Erwin his enthusiasm is infectious. It is no wonder that he was able to secure 6 community sponsors to provide the materials he needed to create the 3 story mural that stretches a quarter of a block down South Division.
If asked what has inspired his piece "We are all Connected 2.0" Erwin states that he has been drawing on his experiences living and working in Heartside for the last 5 years. His Studio/ Apartment Ration 2:21 is located on Williams Street at the center of the Avenue for the Arts. His home/studio has been host to a variety of art shows, exhibitions and his wife Audrey's yoga Studio, A Beautiful Yoga. Currently it is also home base for ErwinErkfitz design.
Erwin said he is sees the enthusiasm behind Artprize as an extension of what many local artists have been working on for years and is happy to see it garnering the positive public attention. When asked what he has found most surprising about Artprize his response was… “I am really surprised that people don’t realize that THEY get to vote on who wins the $250 thousand dollar prize.” If you want a quick brush up on the voting process (which is surprisingly easy) please click here!
For more information about Erwin and to check out his work in process go to his artprize bio OR check out the great time lapse of him hard at work located on his website.
Chauncey's Inside Scoop!!
#1 Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey presents Over the Top!
When: September 24-27, 2009
Cost: between $11 and $68 but group rates are available.
Why check it out? There are almost 100 performing animals including a porcupine, and of course family favorites, tigers, elephants and miniature ponies. In addition this show features a finale filled with tropical flowers, vines and Arial acrobats.
#2Taylor Swift with Kellie Pickler and Gloriana
When: October 2nd at 7:30pm.
Cost: $22.50 -$52
Why check it out? If you like country and pop this is sure to be a crowd pleaser.
#3 Professional Championship Bullriders Tour.
When: Oct. 9 and 10th
Cost: $16.50- $54.50 discount on group rates and for military personnel.
Why Go? The show features a 5 time world Champion and there is a family pre party featuring ponyrides for the kids!
Surveys
The HBA wants to know what YOU think....
To quote James Brown, this month the HBA is asking that you take a few moments to "Express Yourself!"We are asking Heartside Business Owners, Employees, Volunteers, Residents and Visitors to take a few moments and share their thoughts about the Heartside Business Association, the neighborhood and themselves! We have specific surveys for each group so please fill out the survey that best describes YOU! Just click on the link below... surveys take less then 10 minutes to complete and those who complete the survey before August 27th are registered to win a Gift Certificate to a local Heartside Restaurant!
- Business/ Organization Owner or Manager!
- Employee/ Volunteer in Heartside!
- Resident in Heartside!
- Visitor to Hearside!
Thanks so much for your time!
The July BAMM! is GRNOW!
The Heartside Business Association is pleased to introduced BAMM our Business Association Member of the Month! This month we choose GRNOW.com a revolutionary events calendar featuring Grand Rapids and the surrounding communities.
GRNOW’s Josh Depenbrok took a break from his busy summer schedule too answer some questions about his business and his favorite hotspots in Heartside… here is what he had to say….
How long has GRNOW been in Heartside and where are you located? 2 years, since July 2007 and we are located at 15 Ionia Ave SW, Ste 220
What does GRNOW do? We list fun things to do around Grand Rapids with over 70 categories of events, a restaurant directory, nightlife information and more.
What is your favorite place to hang out after work hours? Two favorites: Hopcat and Republic
Your favorite place to grab a bite for lunch? I'm a big fan of H. Ritz Koney
Your favorite place to meet with clients or contacts? San Chez ...they have a great specially priced lunch menu and the food is always fantastic
What else do you want people to know about GRNOW? Adding your events to the GRNow calendar is completely free. Click on 'Submit Events' under the calendar on the GRNow homepage.
Thanks for your suggestions and tips Josh! Be sure to check out GRNOW.com to add events or find out what is hot this weekend!
Welcome to our new site!
The HBA is proud to announce the launch of the long awaited new website! With guidance from local web designers Just Lucky (222 S. Division) the HBA marketing committee undertook the redesign of association website in early March and finally completed the process in early June! Please take a few moments to click around on the new site and check out all of the exciting new features including: an entertainment event feed from GRNOW, an updated business listing, new photos from businesses, chatter from local downtown bloggers and a sleek user friendly design!
HBA elects new board members!
At the annual meeting in May the HBA announced board elections and is happy to announce the board roster for 2009-2010
We are very excited about the six NEW board members who will be serving this year. New board members are noted with an *
Board members include:
David Dee - Cooley Law
Dennis Moosbrugger - Bar Divani
Jenn Schaub - Dwelling Place
Arlene Edwards - National City
Marge Palmerlee - Degage Ministries
Steve May - Mel Trotter Ministries
Jennifer Kalczuk - The Rapid
Chauncey Cox - Van Andel Arena
Jay Schrimpf - Bethlehem Church
Jessica Geerling - Locus Development *
Mandi Lehmann - Rockwells & The Republic *
Kim Crozier - Law Offices of Kim Crozier *
Lauren Starrett - Heartside Resident/MBA Student *
Vickie Delands - Catholic Diocese/ God's Kitchen *
Daniel Koert - Bringing people together through cycling *
Thank you to all of the members who voted!
HBA annual meeting a success!
The HBA annual meeting was held on May 27th at Bethlehem Church at 250 Commerce. 11 new businesses were introduced to HBA members including: Hopson Flats, 38 Commerce, A Beautiful Yoga, GRNOW, Salon Lark, Unlocal Clothing, The UICA, Just Lucky, Rockwells, Republic and Cherry Street Health Services! With over 30 people in attendance board president David Dee reviewed the last year of HBA activities. He thanked three parting board members for their years of service. If you combined their years of service they have close to 40 years on the board!