by Emily | Mar 26, 2024 | Profile
As Business Development Officer for Grow and Vice President of Catering for award-winning El Granjero Mexican Grill, Paola Mendivil is passionate about assisting entrepreneurs in accessing responsible capital, finding resources and providing education to run a...
by Emily | Aug 2, 2022 | Career
Happy hours, free stuff, remote work—perks that used to set small businesses apart have become increasingly commonplace. Offering more of these benefits, large businesses have the edge over the little guys in many ways, especially since they can also provide higher...
by Kelsea Rounds | Jul 28, 2020 | Career
With change comes opportunity—and we’re certainly living in a time of change. Between layoffs, restructuring and working from home, the pandemic has given everyone a chance to think about what they want to do with their life. While it’s not all been easy,...
by Molly Malley | Sep 13, 2019 | Career
American workers aged 65-plus are projected to be the fastest growing segment in the workforce through 2024, according to a 2017 study by SeniorLiving.org. With an unemployment rate just under 4% in West Michigan, these “seasoned” workers constitute a...
by Molly Malley | Apr 17, 2019 | Career
We live in a time where it’s not uncommon to regularly hear news about organizations assisting startups, promoting entrepreneurship, and offering pitch competitions and business funding. That wasn’t the case, however, when GROW—a women-focused...
