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The Year That Changed Everything

The Year That Changed Everything

At this year's Inforum Capstone event, things looked a little different. We weren't all gathered at the traditional networking hour or seated in a large banquet room eager to hear from the keynote speaker. Despite that, our mission remained focused on celebrating...

Creating Equitable, Resilient and Healthy Spaces

Creating Equitable, Resilient and Healthy Spaces

On January 1, 2021, Megan Feenstra Wall, Architect, Mathison | Mathison Architects, will become the first woman to serve as President of the American Institute of Architects Grand Rapids (AIA GR), an organization dedicated to advancing the value of architects and to...

Vacation in a Day: Quick Trips to Scratch Your Travel Itch

Vacation in a Day: Quick Trips to Scratch Your Travel Itch

Need to get away? You're not alone. Many of us are feeling the urge to change our scenes: to look out other windows, drive on different streets, gaze on unfamiliar landscapes, see new people ... A 24-hour escape could be just the solution to recharge your spirit—and...

Tips for Teaching Children to Wear Masks

Tips for Teaching Children to Wear Masks

Wearing a face mask to protect yourself and others has become a reality for all of us this year, including young children. They've had to adapt to wearing masks for long stretches of time, whether they're at school, daycare, church, community gatherings, or other...

Support Local in Downtown Holland

Support Local in Downtown Holland

With restaurants closing in-person dining in November and small businesses struggling to keep their doors open amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, Downtown Holland is making it easy for shoppers to dine and shop local this holiday season. Downtown Holland launched an "Eat...

Capturing Children’s Attention with Online Learning Resources

Capturing Children’s Attention with Online Learning Resources

COVID-19 has truly made us appreciate technology and rely on it even more than we did in the past. From the ability to work from home to online schooling, it certainly has changed the way we think and operate. We can all agree that working from home comes with its own...

How I Started My Business

How I Started My Business

Becoming an entrepreneur is a leap of faith: With drive, passion, connections and a touch of luck, your business could thrive. The trio of Entrepreneur finalists for the 2020 West Michigan Woman Brilliance Awards are amazing women who took a chance and now lead driven...

Make Your Money Work for You: Financial Literacy

Make Your Money Work for You: Financial Literacy

When I started my career in finance, my mother, without hesitation, said, "Now you're going to know all of the secrets about finance and investing." I feel this is how most conceptualize the world of finance—the idea that a certain population knows how the system...

Hosting a Hands-On Food and Drink Fête

Hosting a Hands-On Food and Drink Fête

Despite smaller gatherings, limited venue access, and knowing holiday gatherings will be different this year, creating your spirited, memorable celebrations can still happen. Simply reframe what getting together means in 2020. Sue Chatlin, owner of recently opened...