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Small Business Spotlight: The 12th House GR

Small Business Spotlight: The 12th House GR

Small businesses are the heart of any community, and West Michigan is no exception. As we enter the holiday shopping season, it's more important than ever to shop locally and support those who enrich our community through their entrepreneurship. In this Small Business...

Small Business Spotlight: Blue Bridge Games

Small Business Spotlight: Blue Bridge Games

Small businesses are the heart of any community, and West Michigan is no exception. As we enter the holiday shopping season, it's more important than ever to shop locally and support those who enrich our community through their entrepreneurship. In this Small Business...

Raise a Glass to These Female Food & Beverage Industry Leaders!

Raise a Glass to These Female Food & Beverage Industry Leaders!

The number of individuals it takes to pull off an event the size of the Grand Rapids International Wine, Beer & Food Festival—taking place November 18-19, 2022 at DeVos Place—is almost beyond comprehension. From the festival producers to the distributors,...

Addressing Mental Health in the Workplace

Addressing Mental Health in the Workplace

Between a global pandemic, new wars, political turmoil and more, the past two years haven't been easy on anyone's mental health. THE PROBLEMBacked up by multiple studies, mental health challenges in America have increased across the board, from cashiers to CEOs alike....

West Michigan Women Join New Inforum Next Gen Advisory Council

West Michigan Women Join New Inforum Next Gen Advisory Council

In June, Inforum celebrated its 60th year as a nonprofit dedicated to helping women grow and succeed in their careers. We're proud of our history—few nonprofits reach this milestone—but we also know that our next 60 years rests on the vision of younger leaders who are...

The Dos and Don’ts of Being an Effective Manager

The Dos and Don’ts of Being an Effective Manager

Many of us have experienced varying career changes recently. Perhaps you've stepped into a management role for the first time, or are dealing with unprecedented challenges. Either way, great managers are key to companies striving for growth, especially at this...

New Grant for Women in Finance in Memory of Lucy Shair

New Grant for Women in Finance in Memory of Lucy Shair

A new grant, with a goal of ensuring women who want to enter or advance in the finance industry succeed, has been made available by the Lucy Shair Foundation for Women in Finance. The $5,000 grant is meant to cover expenses such as office space, licensure, and...

Leading and Succeeding in Any Work Environment

Leading and Succeeding in Any Work Environment

Time is tighter than ever; volatility is endless in the face of new and unforeseen challenges, and the demands on you and your leaders seem endless. The pandemic is front of mind, but the underlying issue is often referred to as VUCA—volatility, uncertainty,...

Grand Rapids Wine Festival Creates Career Opportunities

Grand Rapids Wine Festival Creates Career Opportunities

While the focus of the Grand Rapids International Wine, Beer & Food Festival is local restaurants and global beverage offerings, it's also a great place to mix and mingle. For some, this event even provides an opportunity for career networking. Taylor Lyons was...

Marketing Operations Agency Takes ‘1 Bold Step’

Marketing Operations Agency Takes ‘1 Bold Step’

Just as the name implies, local marketing operations agency 1 Bold Step is all about making bold moves. "I quit my job, only knowing I wanted my work to really matter," Jennifer Jurgens, Founder and CEO, told West Michigan Woman back in 2018 when detailing her journey...