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The Forgotten Fifth Plane: Ceilings!

The Forgotten Fifth Plane: Ceilings!

The Sistine Chapel, The Louvre Museum, and the Vatican are all places that come to mind when we think about beautiful ceilings, but this "forgotten fifth plane" is often neglected in our own homes. Why? It's a blank slate, so to speak, with very little obstruction....

Graduation, Graduates, Classmates, Reunions …

‘Twas the eve before Sunday and on the West Side, a strong gin and tonic could not be denied. The classmates sat perched on the edge of their chairs, wondering which of their other pals soon would be there. I recently ran across some thoughts I’d posted after one of...

How Can We Serve? Strategies for Service Companies to Win The Bid

Capturing your service niche in the supplier diversity market could be a daunting experience. The RFPs are time-consuming, and after submitting proposal after proposal with no positive gain, small businesses often feel their efforts could be best spent on other more...

How Much Cash Flow Will You Need from Your Retirement Accounts?

How Much Cash Flow Will You Need from Your Retirement Accounts?

For many investors, the top retirement goal is total financial freedom with a certain income level. The income goal for one investor might be considered excess income by another. The amount you need is not what matters, as the basics are the same.  Ladies, you...

Hospitality is Her Middle Name

Hospitality is Her Middle Name

There's a little something about the Midwest that outfits those in the hospitality industry with innately accommodating personalities. But it takes someone with compassion to really excel in the profession, and Jenifer Cutter has that in spades. Jenifer was recently...

Finish the Fight Discovery Ball 2013

The American Cancer Society is proud to present the Finish the Fight Discovery Ball. Formerly known as Cattle Baron's Ball, this event is certain to be the biggest birthday celebration in town!  Join the American Cancer Society on Thursday, November 7, 2013, from...

Call for Survivors

Many local Relay For Life events are taking place in West Michigan in the coming months, and the American Cancer Society is in need of survivors, caregivers, family, and friends to participate in the coming events. See dates, times, and locations below for the Relay...

First Annual Wine & Wig Event

First Annual Wine & Wig Event

West Michigan Woman magazine and Susan G. Komen West Michigan have partnered for the first annual West Michigan Woman Wine & Wig gala on Saturday, October 12, 2013 at the Grand Rapids Art Museum. Tickets for the event will go on sale August 5, 2013 through the...

Rebel-ize Your Home

Rebel-ize Your Home

Whether you’ve lived in a home that needs updating or just have a specific room or corner that begs for some help, Dann Boyles, owner of Rebel.Reclaimed, feels your décor pain. Boyles has a background in design with fourteen years of experience, and through his...

Local Students Complete Child Passenger Safety Technician Course

Local Students Complete Child Passenger Safety Technician Course

In an effort to strengthen local child passenger safety education efforts, Safe Kids West Michigan recently hosted a National Child Passenger Safety Technician course in Rothbury. CPS Technicians are trained to provide personalized instruction about how to properly...