March 19 HBA Breakfast Club recap
This month’s meeting featured the brand-new Cafe OTONO, shop hops and activations, and our brand-new board. OTONO spills the beans on…
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February 19 HBA Breakfast Club recap
This month’s meeting featured new Heartside businesses big and small, HBA board candidates for 2025 — and info about big changes…
Something big is coming to Pekich Park: Art!
Gabrielle Egnater’s monumental sculpture literally extends the design of the park to span the history of Grand Rapids. A massive sculpture…
Bamboo and Start Garden cultivate creativity on SoDIV
West Michigan’s new home for creative workspaces and the longtime Grand Rapids incubator look forward to opening at the crossroads of…
ArtPrize 2025’s biggest venue is coming to SoDIV
The Art of Life NOW! will host five dozen entrants to the big art show, along with myriad vendors and events….
DGRI and Arts Marketplace collaborate to cultivate retail downtown
Their goal: Grow dynamic new businesses that include underrepresented communities. Know an early-stage entrepreneur with a dream? Arts Marketplace at Studio…
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NIDO: A safe place for creatives to soar
The young creatives behind this new SoDIV storefront make room for art, collaboration, events and sales. To chart a course through…
January 15 HBA Breakfast Club recap
This month’s meeting featured Mayor LaGrand, the HBA’s 2025 events calendar, and the latest developments from our members and supporters. Mayor…
Van Andel arena gives small businesses big-name recognition
Van Andel Arena’s imposing facade casts a large shadow, but local businesses are thriving in the shade. According to Van Andel…
