By: Sophie Bulos Lakeea Kelly is an author, Certified Life Coach, and founder of CrownedLady Athletic in Battle Creek, Michigan. Inspired by her own weight loss journey, Lakeea understands firsthand that transformation does not happen overnight. It requires consistency, accountability,…
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By: Sophie Bulos John Capers is a Navy veteran from Oak Ridge, Tennessee, and the founder of Pop’s Family Kitchen. Pop’s is a homestyle barbecue driven by the longing for John’s family’s home-cooked meals. Pop’s services include catering for weddings,…
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By Allison Albery Spotlight on Qualia Parker and Her Business Journey About You and Your Business Q: Could you introduce yourself and tell us about your business? What inspired you to start it?Hi! My name is Qualia Parker, and I’m…
By Kayla Sosa Empowering students, honing in on skills and boosting small businesses is all part of the work done through Lend GR at Grand Valley State University. The program piloted over a year ago, with a focus on providing…
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Because there’s a lot of information out there, we compiled some of the most available funding resources for West Michigan small businesses. Note: This list will continue to update as we see more resources and as applications close. All of…
By Kayla Sosa One of the best things Valerie Kozak said she did as a college student, is spend time studying abroad. A senior at Grand Valley State University majoring in Entrepreneurship and Marketing, Kozak spent three weeks in Turin,…
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By Kayla Sosa The City of Grand Rapids and Downtown Grand Rapids Inc are partnering to host an expo for small businesses in the city. Community members are encouraged to attend to meet local small business owners, who will…
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By Kayla Sosa Three teams of teen entrepreneurs took home cash prizes in the final pitch and showcase for the TESA program. TESA, the Teen Entrepreneur Summer Academy is hosted by the Grand Valley State University Center for Entrepreneurship…
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By Kayla Sosa Calvin Pimpleton is a 16-year-old student at Innovation Central High School with a passion for business. Last winter, he saw a need in his neighborhood for shoveling services and he wanted a little extra cash in his…
By Kayla Sosa A local man is hoping to change society’s view of masculinity through a new non-profit he’s calling ACES. Awareness, Compassion, Equity, Strength. That’s what ACES stands for, and what Trey Sumner is looking to for the foundation…
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