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The Grand Rapids Public Museum Announces Return of Cultural Heritage Festival

Michigan Business Network
October 19, 2023 5:00 PM

to Take Place on Saturday, November 4

Grand Rapids, MI - The Grand Rapids Public Museum (GRPM) announces the return of its fall Cultural Heritage Festival, which will take place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, November 4, 2023. This celebration will feature a variety of organizations, performances, and presentations, and the Museum Café will feature food from around the globe.

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A New Twist on an Old Football Rivalry Benefits RMHC Mid-Michigan

Michigan Business Network
October 18, 2023 10:00 AM

RMHC Mid-Michigan and Todd “TJ” Duckett rally MSU fans to raise funds and volunteerism to compete in this season’s “Battle of the Houses” competition against U of M's Mike Martin and RMHC Ann Arbor.

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Women of Color GIVE Announces Top Three Grant Nominees

Michigan Business Network
October 16, 2023 5:00 PM

at 2023 "The Future of Belonging" Event

Event included Keynote Speaker, Graci Harkema, and 2022 grant recipient, I AM Academy. 

HOLLAND, Mich., October 16, 2023 – Women of Color GIVE (WOC Give), West Michigan’s leading philanthropic collective supporting the advancement, development, and promotion of Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC), hosted their third annual charity event, “The Future of Belonging” on October 12 where they announced the top three nominees for their 2023 grant cycle distributing $65,000.

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Kids’ Food Basket and Outdoor Discovery Center Network receive $2,500 grants

Michigan Business Network
October 16, 2023 4:00 PM

for urban farming/nutrition and parenting education programming for low-income families

Grand Rapids, Mich. – Kids’ Food Basket and Outdoor Discovery Center Network (ODC Network) each received a $2,500 grant from the Michigan Association of Health Plans (MAHP) to provide families and caregivers with education and resources in Allegan and Ottawa Counties.

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Grand Rapids Downtown Market Announces Call for Entertainment, Volunteers,

Michigan Business Network
October 2, 2023 7:00 PM

Adds 12 New Vendors for Inaugural Christkindl Markt

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., October 2, 2023 – 
The Grand Rapids Downtown Market has opened a call for stage and strolling entertainment to perform during its first-ever Christkindl Markt, November 17 through December 23, 2023. Grand Rapidians and West Michiganders who love the Christmas season are also being invited to volunteer throughout the inaugural event. Interested performers and volunteers can apply at christkindlmarktgr.com.

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ICYMI: Youth Solutions Welcomes Roger Curtis as New Executive Director,

Michigan Business Network
September 29, 2023 7:00 AM

Celebrates Mollie Waller's Remarkable Legacy

BENTON HARBOR, Mich. - Youth Solutions, a non-profit organization committed to providing Michigan’s young people with equitable access to education and employment pathways, proudly announces the appointment of Roger Curtis as its new Executive Director. Mollie Waller, the previous Executive Director, retired on September 8, 2023, after a remarkable tenure of transformative leadership. Roger Curtis officially assumed his role on September 11, 2023, as the organization embarks on a new chapter of growth and impact.

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ICYMI: MBN On The Road | Clark Schaefer Hackett Host Giving USA Status Report - East Lansing, MI - Part 1 & 2

Michigan Business Network
September 28, 2023 12:00 PM

Thursday, August 10th, MBN was on the road and joined a gathering to hear a status report on Giving USA. This occurred at Eagle Eye Golf Club, in Bath Township, just north of East Lansing.

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MBN On The Road | Clark Schaefer Hackett Host Giving USA Status Report - East Lansing, MI - Part 1 & 2

Michigan Business Network
September 26, 2023 9:00 AM

Thursday, August 10th, MBN was on the road and joined a gathering to hear a status report on Giving USA. This occurred at Eagle Eye Golf Club, in Bath Township, just north of East Lansing.

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ICYMI: Transform Michigan | Education Town Hall Series Part 1

Transform Michigan
September 22, 2023 5:00 PM

Angela Waters Austin and Rev. Sean 'Mordecai' Holland share episode six of their newer show on Michigan Business Network. This is episode 1 of 6 for their newest series. 

Transform MI shares a six-part series (36 segments) coming from content shared in three Town Hall meetings in March 2023. 

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Leadership Lowdown | Dr. Pam Miklavcic - Little Gestures Building Hope!

Leadership Lowdown
September 20, 2023 2:00 PM

Vic Verchereau welcomes Dr. Pam Miklavcic, who is the Founder and CEO of The Davies Project.

She is the latest guest for six segments with Vic Verchereau on Leadership Lowdown.

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