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Vice President of Economic Growth | Grand Rapids Chamber As Vice President of Economic Growth at the Grand Rapids Chamber, Jenny Waugh leads initiatives that connect businesses, entrepreneurs, and community partners to the resources, relationships, and opportunities...
Diversity Coordinator, Wedgwood Christian Services Arlan Palmer is a dedicated leader in the Grand Rapids community. As Chaplain and Diversity Coordinator at Wedgwood Christian Services, he’s spent 38 years supporting vulnerable youth and families, particularly those...
TowerPinkster, AIA Grand Rapids Anne Doornbos is an award-winning architect with TowerPinkster and is motivated by her own past mentor, Dan Woodfun, to now mentor others. Her experience focuses on civic, education, commercial, non-profit, and sacred spaces. A...
Founder & Owner, The Mind Body Baby Collective Heidi McDowell is the founder of the Mind Body Baby Collective, an award-winning maternal wellness community in Grand Rapids that has grown from a single class into an 8,000-square-foot hub serving mothers across West...
Founder & Executive Director | Rebecca’s Daughters Marie Lewis is the Founder and Executive Director of Rebecca’s Daughters, a certified life and health coach, Youth Specialist, and advocate dedicated to uplifting adolescents across West Michigan. As a former...
Play is absolutely essential for children, youth and families of all kinds. Two Grand Rapids women who know and understand this well have now been honored the Michigan Association of Play Therapy for their work and advocacy in the realm of play therapy. On Thursday,...
President, Founder & CEO | VIVE MICHIGAN As a Mexican immigrant, Edgar Garcia is committed to creating spaces and opportunities in the professional and entrepreneurial space for the Latino community of West Michigan. Since his first business in 2002, he’s...
Principal | Culinary Cultivations Chef Shawn Kohlhaas is a seasoned food service industry veteran of 30-plus years, leading the way with new and fresh approaches. With a passion for farm-to-table initiatives with an emphasis on local, organic and sustainable...
President & Founder | Ward Aviation Growing up with a grass landing strip in his front yard and a professional pilot as his father, it’s not surprising that Mark Ward developed a lifelong passion for private aviation. Graduating from Western Michigan University...
I've seen firsthand how the right environment can completely transform not just a space, but the way you feel and function within it. Your surroundings play a powerful role in shaping your mood, productivity and overall well-being. And let's be honest—life is busy....