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As they've done each year since 1999, PANTONE has announced the color of the year for 2024 (13-1023 Peach Fuzz). The shade is described by PANTONE as, "a velvety gentle peach tone whose all-embracing spirit enriches mind, body, and soul," and encourages people to...
With a new year comes new goals, fresh ideas and exciting opportunities to take it all to a whole other level. That's the exact approach the team at West Michigan Woman is taking in 2024, with a variety of brand-new ways to engage with our vibrant community of fierce,...
Small businesses are the heart of any community, and West Michigan is no exception. It's more important than ever to shop locally and support those who enrich our community through their entrepreneurship, spirit and creativity. In this Small Business Spotlight, we...
As joyful as the holiday season can be, it's also a time that's difficult for many for a variety of reasons. Feelings of being overwhelmed, anxious and depressed are all too common, no matter your individual circumstances. To learn more about ensuring your mental...
It's prime gift giving season, with many of us on the hunt for that perfect little something for a colleague, friend or loved one. For ideas on perfect stocking stuffers that can be scooped up from a wide selection of local West Michigan businesses, keep reading....
Dec / Jan 2023
The 29th annual University of Michigan Health-West: Christmas & Holiday Traditions celebrates what it means to "Gather" in colorful community across the world. Those looking to experience the wonder of the holiday season will find plenty of options to do so with a...
St. Cecilia Music Center's Executive and Artistic Director since 2006, Cathy Holbrook has held a leadership role in non-profit arts organizations around the country for over 30 years. No stranger to the music world, Holbrook was also once personal assistant to...
A new year means a new tax season is right around the bend. Are you prepared? To learn what folks should know and be focusing on right now to ready themselves, we connected with Rebecca Postma, CPA, MST, of Beene Garter, A Doeren Mayhew Firm. WHAT TO DO RIGHT NOW...
Hosting (especially for the holidays) can be a monumental and often exhausting task. Thankfully, it doesn't have to always feel that way. According to Liz Marie Galvan, USA Today best-selling author, interior designer and West Michigan woman, an organized host is a...