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Uncle Goose owner Pete Bultman believes their blocks promote critical thinking skills that last a lifetime.
Uncle Goose: Building a legacy of play, imagination and sustainability

Rooted in Grand Rapids' manufacturing legacy, Uncle Goose crafts handcrafted wooden toys that inspire imaginative play, promote learning, and prioritize sustainability.  

GVSU President Philomena Mantella extends a warm welcome to the inaugural recipients of the Michigan Growth Office’s Make MI Home grant.
GVSU secures $200,000 grant to attract diverse grad students – and keep them here

GVSU plans to use a $200,000 grant through Michigan’s “Make MI Home” program for diverse talent retention and community integration.

Executive director Sharon Caldwell-Newton of CSNIP welcomes the media to a tour with Wolverine Building Group.
New CSNIP veterinary facility to meet growing demand for affordable pet care

CSNIP’s new 12,000-square-foot clinic in Walker will double capacity, providing affordable veterinary care to West Michigan families with pets.

Gerald R. Ford International Airport’s new sensory room offers a calming space for neurodivergent travelers, reducing anxiety and improving accessibility.
Ford airport unveils sensory room for neurodivergent travelers

Gerald R. Ford International Airport’s new sensory room offers a calming space for neurodivergent travelers, reducing anxiety and improving accessibility.

Published Together: Nonprofits create a welcoming, positive space for our unhoused youth

Published Together is a Conversation-based series from Publisher Tommy Allen. This week we hear from Lauren VanKeulen of A.Y.A. (or As You Are) a local nonprofit serving Kent County's unhoused youth.

At Pharmhouse Wellness it’s all in the family (business) this Mother’s Day

Stories of Michigan's cannabis dispensaries are often told via the info submitted to agencies from LARA to the MEDC, but at Pharmhouse Wellness, it's a family affair. Rapid Growth Publisher Tommy Allen learns why.

Chef Jenna navigates COVID-recovery with creativity, PPP, and community-centered food hugs

Publisher Tommy Allen sits down with local chef, Jenna Arcidiacono, where she reflects on the early days of COVID-19, the power of community, and what she hopes to see as we move forward together.

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