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After a challenging and memorable year, we're proud to recognize these resilient change makers—the finalists for the fifth annual Brilliance Awards. Woman of the Year Valencia Agnew, Ph.D., LLPhD, DBTC Adolescent & Family Behavioral Health Services "When you put...
More Americans are currently choosing closer-to-home destinations within driving distance, as opposed to those further afield that could require one or more flights. That's according to a recent study by Longwoods International, a leader in the tourism industry that...
Chances are, you and your loved ones may have had the opportunity to become fully vaccinated over the course of the last few months. Though these efforts have offered a glimmer of hope amidst the pandemic, there are still some considerations to keep in mind as we move...
We made it! It's officially slip-on-open-toed-shoes-and-walk-outside-without-a-jacket season! But wait ... what do we wear now? To get some expert knowledge on how to elevate our summer style, we sat down with Gina VanTimmeren, owner of Gina's Boutique. With a...
Working in small business is tough—you shouldn't have to go it alone. Just about every successful entrepreneur will tell you about the mentors who guided them along the way. Through all the ups and downs, a mentor can help you learn from their mistakes, connect you to...
Everyone wants to buy a house right now. Mortgage interest rates are at an all-time low, and the pandemic pushed a lot of people to make big changes in their lives. Add that to a lack of supply and you've got a sizzling hot housing market. If you're looking to sell...
The Grand Rapids Women's Golf Association (GRWGA) was started for the love of golf, friendly competition and comradery by Judy Kamis, Marcie Palmer and Sue Westphall—three entrepreneurs. The association has even extended its reach with its annual West Michigan Women's...
Need the low down on all things cannabis? Let this Cannabis 101 resource be your guide. Adult-Use, Medical: Adult-use is a fancy name for "recreational" weed. Anyone over 21 can buy that now! Medical means you have a card certifying you use cannabis to help with an...
Cannabis legalization has changed lives, creating jobs, developing taxes, saving people from jail and helping the country move toward normalization. This is a historic movement with a positive impact on the world. Yet, we haven't reached the finish line. People are...
A few years ago, CBD became a household name, with products often seen at gas stations, party stores and Family Video. However, many people still have a false impression of what CBD is, how it can help and who it's for. With the help of Brandy Palmer, owner of Green...