Rapid Growth Media

Longtime Holland meat market embraces change -- a new home in Grand Rapids' Downtown Market

2013-05-16T04:00:00Z

Innovative curriculum connects furniture design students to the marketplace

2013-05-16T04:00:00Z

Grand Rapids Downtown Market adds some "spice" with popular Saugatuck spice shop

2013-05-16T04:00:00Z

ArtPrize announces jurors for ArtPrize 2013

2013-05-16T04:00:00Z

Grand Rapids technology startup offers medical practices unique options to improve bottom line

2013-05-16T04:00:00Z

From humble beginnings come great things: mini-grants help support 2013 Global Youth Service Day

2013-05-16T04:00:00Z

Twenty-eight Michigan organizations received mini-grants -- ranging from $87 to $500 -- from the YSA and the Corporation for National and Community Service, to put together service projects tackling critical challenges in their communities, including education, hunger, homelessness, economic opportunity, public safety, clean energy, health, and environmental stewardship.

Restore the Rapids receives federal funding

2013-05-16T04:00:00Z

Grand Rapids Film Festival runs through the weekend

2013-05-16T04:00:00Z

TEDxGrandRapids proves Einstein's theory of play

2013-05-16T04:00:00Z

When you're tagged with information, something happens in the act of being tagged that transforms you to be able to see the world in a different way, and it catalyzes you to action.

G-Sync: Gentrification's Step-Brother is Equitable Planning

2013-05-16T04:00:00Z

Gentrification is a word urban planners like to avoid. This week, Lifestyle Editor Tommy Allen discovers a project that focuses on building an equitable community from the start. This weekend is the debut of re//STATE.

Revolutionizing the Sales Industry

2013-05-16T04:00:00Z

Appropos Digital reinvents the salesperson's day-to-day work life with the Enterprise Sales Platform. The promising all-in-one iPad app integrates real-time stock lists and product catalogs for 21st century sales.

Configura launches improved software product

2013-05-16T04:00:00Z

Grand Rapids named Beer City USA again

2013-05-16T04:00:00Z

Marketing firm celebrates 10 years of sales and job growth

2013-05-16T04:00:00Z

Community Foundation grant supports proven intergenerational mentoring program

2013-05-16T04:00:00Z

A $195,000 grant from the Grand Rapids Community Foundation will support an intergenerational mentoring program at Harrison Park School.

Mary Free Bed has 60 healthcare jobs on the board, more coming in 2014 with hospital expansion

2013-05-16T04:00:00Z

Grand Rapids: Sports City USA

2013-05-16T04:00:00Z

Over $100 Million in economic spending, and 280-plus regional and national competitions. In West Michigan, you say?

How WMEAC rounded up over 1,500 volunteers during the Great Flood of 2013

2013-05-09T04:00:00Z

WMEAC spearheaded what turned out to be a 1,500-volunteer sandbag effort to keep flood waters at bay in Grand Rapids.

Blueberry Haven specialty boutique touts West Michigan blueberries, future blueberry cookbook

2013-05-09T04:00:00Z

Ferris receives Governor's Award for historic preservation

2013-05-09T04:00:00Z

Muskegon law firm adds new litigator

2013-05-09T04:00:00Z

Help an inner-city nonprofit make its 20th anniversary dream come true

2013-05-09T04:00:00Z

The Heartside Gallery & Studio needs to raise $6,000 to cover the costs of mass printing an originally created, commemorative book called, "An Irregular Heartbeat."

Calling All Colors comes to Kent County

2013-05-09T04:00:00Z

Calling all Colors works to create more inclusive school environments and promote dialogue around race and culture. Writer Marla R. Miller and photographer Adam Bird were present at the kick-off event at Kent ISD.

Upload your photos of GR to The Rapidian's Picturesque gallery

2013-05-09T04:00:00Z

G-Sync: Happy Mother's Day Revolution

2013-05-09T04:00:00Z

The future might need all of us, but Lifestyle Editor Tommy Allen discovers it's not enough to just show up. There is work to be done on the other side of today.

Jobs in new energy planned for Muskegon

2013-05-09T04:00:00Z

Opening day of Grand Rapids' Downtown Market welcomed 8,000 - 10,000 visitors

2013-05-09T04:00:00Z

GVSU's $40M Seidman Center opens with state-of-the-art learning technology, first trading room

2013-05-09T04:00:00Z

Artists Come Together for TRIP

2013-05-09T04:00:00Z

With a focus on artistry and technique, creativity, and collaboration, Dance in The Annex's mission is to secure, promote, and enhance contemporary dance in Grand Rapids. Co-founder and Artistic Director Amy Wilson discusses building a unique dance community and their upcoming spring show, Trip the Light.

Waterfront Film Festival wins $15,000 arts grant

2013-05-09T04:00:00Z

Independent filmmakers and thousands of people who appreciate fine filmmaking convene annually to enjoy Waterfront Film Festival, which brings more than 70 independent films, filmmaker panels, and lively mixers to the scenic Lake Michigan shoreline for four days each June.

Put down the damn phone!

2013-05-09T04:00:00Z

This Town Needs...

2013-05-09T04:00:00Z

Round Two of the Rapid Growth team's recommendations for a bigger, badder city.

A Damn Fine Cup of Coffee

2013-05-09T04:00:00Z

Regular Coffee has broken down the barriers to exceptional coffee for the daily coffee drinker by stripping away pretension and bringing a tin tube of fresh-roasted and affordable coffee to your door.

Phenomenal job growth for West Michigan manufacturer of safety gloves

2013-05-09T04:00:00Z

Grand Rapids' Terryberry seeks computer programmers, service support for high-tech employee awards

2013-05-09T04:00:00Z

Grand Rapids Chair Co. receives grant

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