Join the Michigan West Coast Chamber of Commerce for open and structured networking at Power Breakfast, at Butternut Event Centre, on Thursday, October 24, from 8-9:30 a.m. Take the work out of networking at this popular and fun event, where each participant...
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Minimizing Portfolio Risk in a Rising-Rate Environment
The U.S. Federal Reserve and central banks around the world responded to the 2008 financial crisis by keeping key interest rates at or near zero. But as the economic recovery gains steam, there are signs that rates are on the verge of rising. Given this environment,...
Divorce: Now What?
I remember sitting in my new residence all by myself (a 1970s townhouse, by-the-way), when all of the sudden panic set in … What the H*&!# had I done?! I had moved out and filed the divorce papers. My mother and sister, who were helping me transition, had gone...
Showing Support Through Solidarity
Growing up, Kari Tubbs and her favorite female cousin shared everything, including clothes. "She always had a closet full, and she let me go through and pick out my favorites and keep them," Kari said. Although the girls were twelve years apart, they had a bond that...
10 Good Girlfriend Timeouts
Carve out some girl time this fall with these stellar ideas! 1. Coffee Talk. Schedule a quick trip to the coffee shop for a warm drink and a brief catch-up chat. 2. Happy Hour Crowd. Head out straight from work for a drink and appetizers, in a seamless...
e-merge Hosts Pitch Competition for Budding Entrepreneurs
Money and the opportunity to meet with an angel investor group are among the prizes for the entrepreneur winners of the third annual e-merge Elevator Pitch Competition. The registration deadline is Friday, October 18, 2013. During the pitch competition, slated...
Investing Basics: What Are Your Options?
Many people believe that the only options in their Individual Retirement Account (IRA) are account type and which publicly traded stocks to choose from. We all want to see our investments grow. With the turbulent market over the past decade, unfortunately, many people...
Pulso: Art of the Americas
Kendall College of Art and Design and the UICA are teaming up for an exhibition called Pulso October 30-December 4, 2013. The opening reception will be held October 30, from 6-9 p.m. Spanning between KCAD and the Urban Institute for Contemporary Arts...
Thanks A Latte Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Lakeshore Fundraiser
Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Lakeshore teamed up with three local coffee shops to launch their “Thanks A Latte” fundraiser. Thanks A Latte is helping the agency bring awareness to the need for positive adult mentors (Bigs) in the lives our community’s...
Trick-or-Treat with the Grand Rapids Children’s Museum!
Gather at the Grand Rapids Children’s Museum on Thursday, October 24, from 5-8 p.m., for a special trick-or-treat event! Children and parents alike are encouraged to wear their costumes and trick-or-treat throughout the museum, create spooky art projects, and so much...