by Kimberly Viers | May 12, 2020 | Culture
No matter how you slice it, pizza can make any night better. Since it’s National Pizza Day (and Friday, in case you’ve lost track of the days), there shouldn’t be any excuses getting in the way of you celebrating with a local pizza pie tonight. We even dished up a...
by Kimberly Viers | May 12, 2020 | Business
It’s that time of year in West Michigan for our standout companies to shine bright! On Tuesday, May 12, 2020, the Best & Brightest Companies to Work For® program celebrated regional award-winning companies for best practices during its annual ceremony....
by Kimberly Viers | May 8, 2020 | Business
There are some serious benefits to us all taking precautions and wearing masks while out and about or at work. But has anyone noticed how uncomfortable those things are? Marie and Dennis Marsh, owners of Crown Trophy, took on the mission to alleviate the discomfort...
by Kimberly Viers | May 8, 2020 | Business
When takeout business wasn’t enough to keep her business alive, Krystal Gast, owner and manager of Fido Motors Café, was inspired to act after hearing from other small business owners who had their own concerns about not being able to sell their products. “I just kept...
by Kimberly Viers | May 6, 2020 | Business
Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced $1.7 million in Brownfield Assessment Grants to four Michigan entities representing communities in Region 5, which oversees most Great Lakes States and is based in Chicago. The funding will be used for...