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Local business among West Michigan's 101 Best and Brightest Companies to Work For

Submitted by Christa Graban, Producer
Thursday, May 23rd, 2013, 9:00am
Local business among West Michigan's 101 Best and Brightest Companies to Work For

For the eighth consecutive year, a local business has made the list of West Michigan’s 101 Best and Brightest Companies to Work For.

Progressive AE has been providing architectural and engineering services to clients for 50 years.  The company is located at 1811 4 Mile Rd. NE.

The rankings are based on confidential employee surveys as well as variety of areas including: diversity, work-life balance, compensation and benefits, recognition, rentention, communication, employee education and community initiatives.

 “We are proud to have once again been selected as one of the best and brightest companies to work for here in West Michigan,” said Bradley H. Thomas, P.E., Progressive AE’s president and CEO.

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Bikers Against Breast Cancer looking for riders for Headlight Run

Submitted by Christa Graban, Producer
Monday, May 20th, 2013, 2:58pm
Bikers Against Breast Cancer looking for riders for Headlight Run

A group of West Michigan bikers are helping in the battle against breast cancer.

This is the third year for the Bikers Against Breast Cancer Headlight Run.  Proceeds from the June 8th event will benefit Susan G. Komen for the Cure West Michigan.  The ride starts at Teazers Bar and Grille on Ottawa Avenue NW Grand Rapids.  Bikers will make stops at Pete’s Grill & Tavern in Byron Center, as well as Champs in Coopersville.  The fundraiser includes food, auctions and a raffle.

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Literacy Center of West Michigan awarded $10,000 grant

Submitted by Christa Graban, Producer
Monday, May 20th, 2013, 2:11pm
Literacy Center of West Michigan awarded $10,000 grant

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich.—Literacy programs in Grand Rapids are getting a boost.

Monday, the Dollar General Literacy Foundation announced a $10,000 grant to Literacy Center of West Michigan, to support literacy programs. 

Since its inception in 1993, the Dollar General Literacy Foundation has awarded more than $81 million in grants to non-profit organizations, helping more than 4.7 million people.  For a complete list of grant recipients, visit  http://www.dgliteracy.org/. 

The Dollar General Literacy Foundation is also accepting applications for youth literacy grants through Thursday, May 23, 2013.   You can find the application form online at http://www.dgliteracy.org/.

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Grand Rapids, Kalamazoo and Ann Arbor among Beer City USA poll leaders

Submitted by dvanderkooi on Saturday, May 18th, 8:49 am
Grand Rapids, Kalamazoo and Ann Arbor among Beer City USA poll leaders

Michigan started Craft Beer Week out with a bang with last week’s Beer City USA poll.

Grand Rapids, which tied for first place last year alongside Asheville, North Carolina,  took exclusive rights to the title this year, getting over twice as many votes as any other nominated city. Kalamazoo took second place, with Asheville slipping to third, cementing Michigan’s reputation as The Great Beer State.

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Grand Rapids Beer City USA 2013 - the time to vote is now!

Submitted by dvanderkooi on Thursday, May 9th, 9:00 am
Grand Rapids Beer City USA 2013 - the time to vote is now!

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich.-- There is no question 2012 was great year for Grand Rapids and beer.

A record number of breweries opened, including Eastown’s Harmony, Mitten Brewing, and Grand Rapids Brewing Company as well as both Pike 51 and White Flame in Hudsonville, Perrin in Comstock Park and Rockford Brewing Company. Additionally, Grand Rapid’s most successful brewery, Founders, celebrated their 15 year anniversary in style which included the release of their 15% Bolt Cutter Barleywine. But perhaps the defining moment in 2012 was the nomination and securing of the title Beer City USA in a tied vote along with previous year victors Asheville, North Carolina.

Read Article: http://www.imabeerhound.com/michigan-brewery-news/grand-rapids-beer-city-usa-2013-the-time-to-vote-is-now.html

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Specialty beer on tap as Grand Rapids defends Beer City USA title

Submitted by Christa Graban, Producer
Sunday, May 5th, 2013, 9:00am
Specialty beer on tap as Grand Rapids defends Beer City USA title

 

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich.—Ten area breweries are teaming up to create a new beer, as Grand Rapids defends its title of Beer City USA.

The new rye IPA, called #55555513, will be available on tap starting Sunday, May 5.  The beer received its creative name because it contains 5.5% alcohol, 55 International Bitterness Units (IBU), and is being released on 5/5/13.   

Participating breweries include:

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WAVE Award nominations open

Submitted by mkennedy on Thursday, May 2nd, 9:00 am
WAVE Award nominations open

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich.-- Experience Grand Rapids and the Kent County Lodging Association have opened the 6th Annual WAVE Award nominations.

The annual awards program recognizes outstanding service providers in the Grand Rapids and Kent County hospitality industry. Nominations will be accepted from employers and guests from April 30 to Oct.7, 2013. One award will be presented in each of the following categories: Transportation, Retail & Service, Attractions/Events, and Nightlife. New categories to the 2013 awards program include: Restaurants/Breweries, Lodging, and Volunteer in Hospitality.

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