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For 60 years, Goodwill of Greater Grand Rapids has been more than a thrift store. We’ve been a place where women rediscover confidence, style, and opportunity through our programs and services. At Goodwill, our racks represent possibility. Whether it’s an outfit for...
Shelley Irwin is the Host and Producer for The Shelley Irwin Show, a newsmagazine talk-show on the local NPR WGVU affiliate Monday through Friday. She also hosts several public affairs TV programs and is award-winning in her profession and beyond. Irwin also gives...
Kathleen B. Vogelsang, CFA, is a true believer in remembering where you come from. A first-generation college graduate and non-traditional student, she earned her MBA and CFA designation while raising three children and working full-time. “I started out from...
One of the many reasons I love living in West Michigan is the people. And I think we all benefit from knowing more of them. And that’s what I do in my work as Inforum’s West Michigan Brand Ambassador—help build connections. Inforum is a nonprofit whose mission is to...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MEDIA CONTACT: Kasie Smith President & Publisher, West Michigan Woman [email protected] ‘WEST MICHIGAN WOMAN’ NAMES SHELLEY IRWIN RECIPIENT OF 2026 LEGACY OF BRILLIANCE AWARD Award recognizes Irwin’s celebrated...
Coonen Law PLLC Estate and business planning isn’t about documents, it’s about people. At Coonen Law, we believe planning should provide clarity, confidence, and peace of mind, not confusion or overload. Too often, families and business owners delay planning because...
Enhance: Skin • Beauty • Wellness Amanda Martinez founded Enhance: Skin • Beauty • Wellness after realizing that skin, beauty, and wellness work better together, especially for women who are always on the move. What began as a personal focus on recovery and the...
Kaczmarski Hearing Services Kaczmarski Hearing Services has proudly served West Michigan for more than 31 years, helping patients hear better and live fuller lives. Founded in 1994 by Dr. Beckie Kaczmarski, this family-owned and operated practice has four locations...
St. Cecilia Music Center Since 2006, Cathy Holbrook’s vision and dedication have transformed St. Cecilia Music Center into a vibrant cultural destination where Grammy-winning artists perform, young musicians flourish, and community connections deepen through...
ClearVista Advisors Melissa Jean Stewart, founder of ClearVista Advisors, helps clients maximize their net worth by optimizing their investments, creating a tailored financial plan, and implementing tax-minimization strategies. Stewart specializes in working...