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Edgar Garcia

Edgar Garcia

President, Founder & CEO | VIVE MICHIGAN As a Mexican immigrant, Edgar Garcia is committed to creating spaces and opportunities in the professional and entrepreneurial space for the Latino community of West Michigan. Since his first business in 2002, he’s...

Mark Ward

Mark Ward

President & Founder | Ward Aviation Growing up with a grass landing strip in his front yard and a professional pilot as his father, it’s not surprising that Mark Ward developed a lifelong passion for private aviation. Graduating from Western Michigan University...

Workforce Is Front of Mind for Companies These Days—Here’s Why

Workforce Is Front of Mind for Companies These Days—Here’s Why

Ask companies what they’re thinking about most these days, and the answer often will be workforce. That’s not surprising. We’ve all seen the changes that have taken place or accelerated since COVID-19 sent us home from the office five years ago. What has been...

AI tools

Top 5 AI Tools Transforming Women-Led Businesses

As women, we possess extraordinary superpowers. We are empathetic, excel at multitasking, and naturally protect those around us, both at work and at home. Yet these very strengths can make artificial intelligence feel like an adversary. Many of us wonder: Will AI...

well-being

5 Tips for Creating a Space Where You Can Thrive

I've seen firsthand how the right environment can completely transform not just a space, but the way you feel and function within it. Your surroundings play a powerful role in shaping your mood, productivity and overall well-being. And let's be honest—life is busy....

anti-inflammatory

What’s the Deal? An Anti-Inflammatory Diet Explained

You may have heard about the effects inflammation can have on your health. And while the National Institutes of Health explain that inflammation is a normal part of the body's response to injury or infection, it can in fact be a bad thing when it occurs for too long a...

Girlfriends

Shop, Dine and Enjoy Quality Time During Girlfriends Weekend

Gather your best friends for Downtown Holland's Girlfriends Weekend, taking place March 7- 9. During this popular three-day event, women are invited to celebrate their friendships as they shop, wine, dine and indulge in Downtown Holland! Registration ($50 per person)...

Amanda Rostic

Amanda Rostic, MPH: A Relentless Pursuit of Progress

"I'm never what people expect." Amanda Rostic wears many hats, whether it's being a mother of four, a public health advocate in life and professionally at Corewell Health, a filmmaker through EpiKid Productions, an entrepreneur, volunteer or friend, her warm energy...

wedding

All Your ‘I Do’ To-Dos: A Conversation with Wedding Industry Pros

Oh, hey. Did you or someone you know get engaged over the holiday season? Now that the celebrating has settled, it's time to start planning. We gathered experts to talk everything wedding and find out what they had to say about the soon-to-be wed's biggest questions!...