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John Ball Zoo is non-profit with a mission to inspire our community to be actively engaged in the conservation of wildlife and our natural environment. JBZoo has over 2,000 animals including lions, tigers, chimpanzees, red pandas, and toucans, along with indoor and outdoor exhibits, interactive experiences, and much more. Bissell Tree House is also available as a premier event/rental facility.

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A local neighborhood association that provides Heritage Hill neighbors a way of collectively building a healthy and historically preserved community where people can live and work in a secure and stable environment.

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The Rapid operates fixed route, demand-response services for people with disabilities, those living outside the fixed-route service area, plus car and vanpooling programs among other services.

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WMHCC is dedicated to working with all members of the community to increase the economic advancement of the Hispanic owned businesses, and to assist professional growth in West Michigan.

Community OrganizationsMichigan StreetWoman-owned

Local First leads the development of an economy grounded in local ownership that meets the basic needs of people, builds local wealth and social capital, functions in harmony with our ecosystem, and encourages joyful community.See More

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Through our grantmaking and initiatives, we lead Kent County in making positive, sustainable change. With a permanent endowment that’s been growing since 1922, our Community Foundation supports local nonprofits, guides significant social change, and helps donors achieve their philanthropic goals.

Business ServicesCommunity OrganizationsSpecialty ServicesEastownUptownEmployee-owned

Vertical Media Solutions takes pride in delivering high-impact resumes, CVs, cover letters, and LinkedIn profiles. Our consultative approach encourages an anxiety free experience, while producing the results you desire.

Community OrganizationsLegalCity of Grand Rapids

Facing legal problems alone? The Legal Assistance Center offers free legal information, forms, resources, guidance, and referrals for basic civil legal issues including family: Divorce, custody, paternity, child support, and parenting time. Housing: Eviction, security deposits, repairs. Consumer: Garnishment, payment plans, and probate - guardianship.

Arts & EntertainmentCommunity OrganizationsEvent Planning & CateringAlger Heights

Gettin’ Fresh Events is a multi-faceted community minded event venue located in Alger Heights. Our focus is to provide a space for families and entrepreneurs to host gatherings, workshops, photo shoots, product launches, record releases, art shows, pop ups.

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Samaritas is a local leader in senior housing, home care, adoption, and refugee resettlement.

Community OrganizationsSpecialty ServicesHollandWoman-owned

SMG Strategies amplifies civic leadership among underrepresented voices. We empower people and organizations to achieve their political ambitions, including navigating local government, running for office, reforming political systems, and accelerating community engagement. Because democracy belongs to all of us - including you!

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At Well House, we believe the solution to homelessness is housing. Our model is simple: We purchase vacant, boarded-up houses and bring them back to life. We move in our neighbors who need housing the most: Those who are living on the streets or in emergency shelters.

Community OrganizationsHealth & WellnessAdaFamily-owned

If you are looking for senior care for yourself or a loved one, Firststeptocare.com is a unique local online community connecting you to services, expert information and each other.

Community OrganizationsWestsideAppointment OnlyCurbside Pick UpOnline PurchasingStorefront

Community Media Center is an assistive organization enabling community individuals, groups, and nonprofits to better realize their goals through understanding and effective use of communication tools.

Arts & EntertainmentCommunity OrganizationsJenisonWoman-owned

As an abstract painter and an artist with a passion for connecting people, faith, and design, my work reflects both the struggles I’ve overcome as well as my optimistic nature.

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We help individuals, teams and organizations build the desire and capacity to lead.

Community OrganizationsGroceryHealth & WellnessCity of Grand RapidsFamily-ownedMinority-ownedVeteran-owned

We understand how important it is for you to easily access affordable, sustainable, and local food which is why together we are building a cooperative community that’s bringing a full-service co-op grocery store to central Grand Rapids. Visit our website to learn more and join the co-op!

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With eight locations throughout the City of Grand Rapids, the GRPL connects people to the transforming power of knowledge. We offer popular material for adults and children such as novels, movies, and music, as well as an extensive research collection, public internet stations, free adult computer classes, and fun programming for all ages. Check out our website for more information!

Arts & EntertainmentCommunity OrganizationsHealth & WellnessCrestonFamily-ownedWoman-owned

Lions & Rabbits serves as studio space and a salon-style retail, gallery. Grand Rapids residents will have the opportunity to sell handmade merchandise, offer different classes, and engage the community.

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A non-profit organization promoting business practices that demonstrate environmental stewardship, economic vitality, and social responsibly through education and collaboration.

Community OrganizationsFarms & Producers

Listing and website to Kent County area farmers and community farmers including information on which ones accept Bridge cards and Double Up Food Bucks, WIC Project Fresh, and Market Fresh.

Community OrganizationsPets & Veterinary

Harbor Humane Society was founded in 1956, and is a 501(c)(3) non-profit, with the mission to provide a safe harbor for animals in our care, striving to secure their future through outreach and educational programs. Annually, we see 3,500 animals with nearly 60% of those being strays.

Community OrganizationsSpecialty ServicesHolland

CFHZ seeks to ensure that our community thrives today, tomorrow, and forever by building our community’s endowment to support high impact charitable projects, helping donors achieve their charitable goals, and leading and partnering in community-level initiatives.

Banking & FinanceBusiness ServicesCommunity OrganizationsCascade

We exist to make our clients wildly successful! We partner with our clients to provide comprehensive, tailored solutions that go beyond traditional tax and accounting services. Our team provides expertise, value, and timely service while solving complex and challenging situations. Clients receive a level of service that is beyond what is expected. Pennell CPA promotes a culture of continued learning and enhanced relationships that will drive client success. Our team is respectful, enthusiastic, and engaged with our clients. We exist to amaze those we serve.

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Encouraging events and promotions in Downtown Grand Rapids. The events that capture our attention are those that energize merchants, provide cultural enhancement, and brand Grand Rapids as a place of inclusion, vitality, community, culture and entertainment.

Community OrganizationsRestaurants, Food & BeveragesSpecialty ServicesFamily-ownedMinority-owned

Soldadera Coffee, a family-oriented small business, is launching its cold-brew, authentic Mexican brand this week in Grand Rapids. The unique blend of coffee produced by Soldadera Coffee was inspired by the “cafe de olla” (coffee from a clay pot) that originated during the Mexican Revolution back in the early 1900s.

Community OrganizationsMarketing, Advertising & PRCascadeFamily-ownedMinority-owned

Using strategic, intentional and often disruptive counsel and approach to assist small businesses tell their story via public/media relations, marketing, internal/external communications and innovative thinking.

Community OrganizationsMichigan StreetWoman-ownedAppointment Only

Local First leads the development of an economy grounded in local ownership that meets the basic needs of people, builds local wealth and social capital, functions in harmony with our ecosystem, and encourages joyful community.

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BBB is a non-profit organization, providing these services:
-Request a Quote, providing customers a way to seek information and proposals from your business
-Customer Review App to gain feedback on bbb.org website from your customers
-Dispute Resolution Services, including Arbitration
-Educational Presentations to students and groups
-Charity Review for Non-Profits
-Database of 40,000 + Business Profiles for Consumers