Recent Profile Articles
Amid uncertainty and turmoil, Grace's Table is a resting place, anchor and firm foundation for teen mothers and their children, from mothers-to-be to newborns and toddlers. Lisa Anderson, founder and director, talks about Grace's Table and the importance of advocating...
"You are a leader from the seat you're in." Janis Petrini sits in a small office. Anyone might sit across the desk from her: anyone searching for a job; anyone searching for an employee; anyone searching for ways to build their career, company or organization. Janis'...
"We would love for you to volunteer at the children's museum," Maggie Lancaster's neighbor said. "You got it," Maggie replied. Nearly fifteen years later, Maggie is the new executive director for the Grand Rapids Children's Museum (GRCM). She spends her days in a...
When Sue Cunningham's father passed away in December 2014, shortly after being diagnosed with cancer, Sue inherited more than a business—she inherited her father's leadership role in the family answering service, Cunningham Communications. "My dad always said he...
Megan Feenstra Wall, recently honored with the Young Architect Award 2016 by the American Institute of Architects – Michigan, rarely considered until recently what it meant to be a woman in architecture. While 50 percent of graduating architectural students are women,...
Mass media, communication, music. West Michigan native Cathy Holbrook was moving back home from California when she learned of an opportunity with St. Cecilia Music Center. The venue hosts more than 23,000 hours of music education yearly. Its Presenting Series gives...
When Lisa Anderson was 17 she became pregnant, and her life changed forever. As a young mom, she often felt alone and isolated. Lisa started Grace's Table to support young women as they embark on their own motherhood journey. Grace's Table represents safety and...
Grand Rapids Opportunities for Women (GROW) has been empowering West Michigan women to launch, sustain and enhance their entrepreneurial business endeavors for the past 26 years. Lead by CEO Bonnie Nawara, GROW provides training, networking opportunities and financial...
From Belarus to Siberia to Egypt to ... Holland, Michigan? The 2016 Tulip Time Festival poster winner's path was a circuitous one, filled with obstacles and emotional hurdles. Her mother introduced her to art at a young age, providing a lifelong creative outlet for...
On December 15, 2015, Management Business Solutions, Inc. (MBS), a Grand Rapids-based staffing firm, announced that its principal founder and CEO, Floriza Genautis, officially offered company shares to Latoya Person, Managing Partner. In 2014, MBS employee Amy...