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Making a Connection

Making a Connection

International singer and song writer Amanda Vernon says it's "complex" to be on the road for a year-long tour with her husband and two toddlers—"but not much more complex than just having toddlers." Since July, the foursome has made stops across the continental United...

Free All Weather Alert Radios

Free All Weather Alert Radio's will be available at Metron Facilities courtesy of the Department of Homeland Security on Wednedsay, August 28, from 12-2 p.m. at Metron of Forest Hills, and on Thursday, August 29, from 2-4 p.m. at Metron of Lamont.  To qualify for...

Wine & Canvas Event Supports Alzheimer’s Association

Wine & Canvas and the Alzheimer's Association invite you to join them for a fundraising event on Thursday, August 29, from 6-9 p.m. at Notos. The event will benefit the association and its Memory Walk. Whether you are an experienced painter, want to learn, or...

His Stuff is Here to Stay

At long last, after more than three years (or thirty-nine months or 1,180 days—yes, I counted), my long distance relationship is over! I will always have someone to come home to; I'll never have to say goodbye again! And do you know what else I'll always have to...

Before You Write Your Will

Before You Write Your Will

Writing a will is not as simple as it sounds. For most people, it requires important decisions on how to divide assets, who to select as an executor and beneficiaries, what to do about amounts owed by you and debts owed to you, and how to adequately provide for...

Axios Incorporated Celebrates 25 Years In Business

West Michigan-based Axios Incorporated, a 100-percent employee owned company, is celebrating its twenty-fifth year in business. Axios Incorporated is a human resource services firm that helps its clients provide products or services better, faster, and at a lower...

Give a Gal a Lift

Lift Up the YWCA and donate a new bra at the November 6, 2013, WISE Giving Back event "How Does Domestic Violence Affect the Workplace?" at the Grand Rapids Community Foundation.  The Grand Rapids YWCA has a long wish list to meet the needs of all the people...

When You Should See a Physical Therapist for Back Pain

When You Should See a Physical Therapist for Back Pain

We often get patients in the clinic who explain their back pain, along with a lengthy description of the different treatments, surgeries, and medications they’ve encountered along the way. “Nothing worked. I’m hoping you can help me,” they say. Physical therapy is a...

Now’s the Time to Start a High-Tech, High-Growth Venture

Now’s the Time to Start a High-Tech, High-Growth Venture

Are you a budding entrepreneur who could benefit from being a part of the ACTiVATE® initiative? Inforum is in the final weeks of recruiting candidates for the new ACTiVATE® class that kicks off in September. ACTiVATE® is a ten-month, substantive entrepreneurial...

Boys & Girls Club of GR Celebrates 75 Years

Boys & Girls Club of GR Celebrates 75 Years

Boys & Girls Club of Grand Rapids Youth Commonwealth is celebrating seventy-five years of serving West Michigan youth! To kick off the anniversary year, the club will hold the Be Great Gala at Thousand Oaks Golf Club from 6-9 p.m. on September 9, 2013. Three Be...