Rapid Growth is a weekly e-magazine and web site devoted to showcasing the positive and sustained transformation of the greater Grand Rapids region.
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From @WmLakeshore: A new partnership between Grand Rapids Community College and the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services can help connect students with outside resources to help them be successful.
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Gratia Lee, Good Food Systems Director at Access of West Michigan, discusses collaborative efforts to create a just food system in Kent County.
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Dwelling Place Community Land Trust is building new, affordable single-family homes in a five-acre vacant lot in the Garfield Park neighborhood.
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In response to community needs, the Kent District Library (KDL) has partnered with Corewell Health (formerly Spectrum Health) to offer a free mental health series.
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City of Grand Rapids Roberto Clemente Park award-winning renovation includes universal accessibility, new shelter/restroom facilities, discovery area playspace/outdoor classroom and natural stormwater management features.
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Gratia Lee, Good Food Systems Director at Access of West Michigan, discusses collaborative efforts to create a just food system in Kent County.
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A recent uptick in book-banning discussions is putting pressure on libraries, including Kent District Library, threatening their future funding and millages.
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Designed to showcase West Michigan musical talent, the VIBES collection is expanding to include a pop-up mini concert series. On Thursday nights, the VIBES Reference Desk Mini Concerts transform library branches to live music settings.
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Shop locally and sustainably.
Our latest shows how @KCADofFSU, Jo Clothing and Ethos33 are leading the way in sustainable fashion in West Michigan. #Sustainability bit.ly/3LxrqcU
Fashion is responsible for 10 percent of our carbon dioxide output.
Jo Clothing, @KCADofFSU and Ethos33 are working to change that.
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In case you missed it: We spoke to West Michigan's film leaders on creating a tight-knit community. Read how @joelpotrykus, @GRTVAccess, @GRCMC, @OscopeLabs and more are supporting film and video in Michigan. #RapidGrowth bit.ly/3U87Rf1
The West Michigan film industry is one that embraces its local talent. Learn how resources like @GRTVaccess, @WKTVCommunityTV, @OscopeLabs and @BraincellCamera are supporting professional and aspiring filmmakers. #RapidGrowth #indiefilm #film #filmmakers
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In 2015, Gov. Rick Snyder signed legislation that ended Michigan's generous film incentives. But that didn't mean the end of our robust film industry.
Read how @joelpotrykus, @GRTVAccess, @GRCMC and more are supporting film and video in Michigan. bit.ly/3U87Rf1
When every business is a technology business, every worker must be a tech worker. West Michigan has the tools and the talent to support tech needs in the area and around the world and here’s who is helping shape that pipeline.
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The unemployment rate for working-age persons with disabilities is at least twice that of those without disabilities. Let’s fix that.
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Grand Rapids Opportunities for Women, GROW is rebranding as Grow because it serves all genders across nine West Michigan counties.
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In the age of the pandemic and growing digital platforms, the Grand Rapids music community looks to the future of music making and live performances.
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Improving old technologies with new is, in many ways, the heart of improving access for humans. Here are the people behind those efforts and why this work is so important to them and within the region.
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ICYMI - Read how @supportmimusic, @WYCERadio, @LocalSpins & @RashidaTlaib are giving Michigan music the boost it deserves. #MadeInMichigan bit.ly/3dZ9MST
Do you have a favorite Michigan musician?
Read how @supportmimusic, @WYCERadio, @LocalSpins & @RashidaTlaib are championing our incredible musical talent in this series is made possible by @MEDC & @GRChamber.
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