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…
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GVSU students ‘lend a hand’ to entrepreneurs in need
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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Teams place, win cash prizes in teen entrepreneur competition
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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Spotlight: A Q&A with Calvin’s Lawn Care
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…
When the Sunday Saver just won’t cut it
Micro-Marketing to the Collegiate Crowd By Adam Ingraham (@adamingraham) Published: November 15, 2012 WEST MICHIGAN – When I was growing up, my mother would sit down at the dining room table and peruse through the Sunday morning periodicals. Nowadays, I…
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