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Want to Learn How to be a Social Media Influencer?

Want to Learn How to be a Social Media Influencer?

Do you have a passion for sharing knowledge or a dream of being an entrepreneur? Are you a business owner looking to boost brand loyalty and customer engagement? Join West Michigan Woman on February 20th for our February Wine Down event: The Power of Social Media...

Bachelorette Party Ideas for the West Michigan Bride

Bachelorette Party Ideas for the West Michigan Bride

Trying to think of something other than the same old, same old for a bachelorette party? West Michigan has plenty of not-so-traditional ways to celebrate the bride-to-be. I recently witnessed an on-stage proposal, during a concert at Bell's Eccentric Café in...

Tackling Parkinson’s at Winterfest

Tackling Parkinson’s at Winterfest

Did you know: As many as 10 million people around the world have Parkinson’s disease? Parkinson’s, a progressive neurodegenerative disorder known for its hallmark symptoms—tremor, slowed movement, rigidity and stilted gait—is also marked by symptoms such as cognitive...

West Michigan’s Premier Automotive Show Rolls into DeVos Place

West Michigan’s Premier Automotive Show Rolls into DeVos Place

Each year, DeVos Place in downtown Grand Rapids is transformed into a multi-brand collective showroom as the Michigan International Auto Show rolls into town. Hundreds of the latest trucks, cars, SUVs, hybrids and electric vehicles—more than 35 brands—are displayed...

‘Art Is a Salve; Sports Is a Salve’

‘Art Is a Salve; Sports Is a Salve’

In times of distress, we as a society come together; we gather around one another. This rings true in the realm of sports and we see it over and over again: a unity that transcends most other things. That's one of many themes that can be explored while viewing Who...

Be Innovative!

Be Innovative!

What does it take to change the world around you for the better? That's what the third annual Women in Healthcare Leadership event seeks to explore. Hosted by the Western Michigan Healthcare Financial Management Association on January 17, 2019, at Eberhard Center on...

Henrietta Lacks and the Power of Pink

Henrietta Lacks and the Power of Pink

You may not be familiar with the story of Henrietta Lacks. Now, hear it firsthand at this year's Powerfully Pink Luncheon, where her family members share Henrietta's impact in the medical field while unearthing social injustices. The Powerfully Pink Luncheon—hosted by...

Beneath the Wreath: Make Your Holiday Shopping Charitable

Beneath the Wreath: Make Your Holiday Shopping Charitable

Looking for a way to shop charitably this upcoming holiday season? You're in luck! Junior League of Grand Rapids (JLGR) presents Beneath the Wreath, a charitable shopping event offering shoppers a way to check items off their holiday gift lists while benefitting...

Building the Fabric of the Community: Giving Girls a Voice

Building the Fabric of the Community: Giving Girls a Voice

"How lucky we are to have the opportunity to do something and give back." Eva Aguirre Cooper has a strong and extensive background in strengthening the community she calls home. It's no surprise that she's being honored by the Girls Choral Academy (GCA) at its annual...

Who Says Power Can't Be Pretty?

Who Says Power Can’t Be Pretty?

"Who says power can't be pretty?" The phrase is an actual art print at Pink Lemonade Boutique—known for carrying gifts and accessories that call ladies to unite. "I have a fascination with pink," said Jill Zagar. "The name Pink Lemonade had a ring to it. It's my happy...