by Claire Chapin | Jan 6, 2026 | Cityscene
When the icy winds of winter arrive in West Michigan, we all need a good reason to actually leave the house. Lucky for us, Michiganders have a lot of practice going through this season (it happens every year, in fact). Which means we’ve found dozens of ways—at least...
by Maggie Mutch | Jan 1, 2026 | Career
As we enter 2026, I’m still reflecting on the West Michigan November Capstone dinner, where we celebrated 20 years of West Michigan’s membership in Inforum. More than 600 people joined us at the JW Marriott to commemorate the occasion and hear leadership insights from...
by Kelsey | Dec 23, 2025 | Profile
Now more than ever, women are looking for local and women-led businesses they can trust. If you know you’re one of those trusted businesses or industry leaders, believe us—decision makers want to know who you are and what you do! The Women Business Leaders feature in...
by Claire Chapin | Dec 16, 2025 | Blog
It’s that time of year again—Brilliance Awards nomination season! The Brilliance Awards recognize the dynamic talent, spirit and intellect of those who tackle issues facing professional women. Focusing on nominees who are committed to creating positive change and...
by Claire Chapin | Dec 16, 2025 | Blog
Normally, I’m your festive holiday friend. Always looking to plan a get together, gleefully picking out the perfect gift for a friend, blasting Vince Guaraldi Trio on repeat while donning a cable knit that probably should have been burned in 1989. But right now,...
by Claire Chapin | Dec 16, 2025 | Food & Drink
Since at least 2012, breweries have been deeply intertwined with West Michigan’s culture. That was the year Grand Rapids was voted by readers as Beer City, USA, and it only spurred dozens more craft breweries to open across the region. While some spots sadly didn’t...
by Claire Chapin | Dec 9, 2025 | Wellness
The holiday season is upon us, and with it comes an abundance of folks hitting the road and taking to the skies to create memories and visit loved ones—120 million Americans, to be exact. Unfortunately, this time of year is also when crowded spaces such as...
by Claire Chapin | Dec 9, 2025 | Travel
As December 31 approaches, downtown Ludington comes alive in a way that only winter in a small lakeshore town can. The streets, usually quiet this time of year, fill with lights, laughter, and the energy of people coming together for the annual New Year’s Eve Ball...
by Claire Chapin | Dec 2, 2025 | Cityscene
With December’s arrival, you can’t help but feel the spirit of the holidays taking over in full force. As you make plans for memories with loved ones and check items off your shopping list this year, keep these local holiday-centric events top of mind! Christkindl...
by Claire Chapin | Dec 2, 2025 | Wellness
The end of the year is a natural time to pause, reflect, and reset. For many women, it’s also the perfect time to take stock of their health. We often prioritize family, work, and community; it’s easy to put our own well-being on the back burner. Yet, midlife is a...
