Event Planning & CateringRestaurants, Food & BeveragesEast HillsUptownFamily-ownedMinority-ownedWoman-owned

What’s better than sipping bubbles, drinking slushy drinks, and hanging out in a cool remodeled historic space? Not much unless you’re also serving up some Nashville hot chicken and honest-to-goodness, made from scratch picnic sides. Nashville Heat meets Michigan Neat.

JewelersEast HillsUptownFamily-ownedWoman-owned

Celebrate with something special from Metal Art Studio Fine Jewelry; an eclectic store offering custom design and expert repair from our in-house jewelers and designer jewelry from around the world.See More

Specialty RetailEast HillsUptown

Books & Mortar is your local independent general bookstore located in the heart of East Hills, carrying new and used books, games, gifts, stationary, and locally sourced products.

Restaurants, Food & BeveragesEast HillsUptownB CorpFamily-ownedWoman-ownedCurbside Pick UpOnline Gift CardsOnline PurchasingStorefront

Farmhouse ales born in Grand Rapids. Brewery Vivant promotes living the good life by brewing farmhouse inspired beer, serving a from-scratch menu, and building a sustainable community one beer at a time. Visit the world’s first LEED-certified microbrewery housed in a refurbished historic funeral home in the East Hills neighborhood. Our menu reflects Michigan’s locally available, sustainably sourced agriculture. We believe pairing good beer with good food and good friends elevates the enjoyment of all. We offer tours on Saturdays at 2 p.m. and 3:30 p.m., first come, first served (no reservations required). Brewery Vivant is also one of Michigan’s B Corporations.

Specialty RetailEast HillsUptownWoman-owned

An eclectic marketplace of fairly traded handcrafted gifts, decor, accessories, and more: Coffee and chocolate, bulk loose leaf teas, herbs and provisions. Featuring an extensive tea and coffee bar.

Computers, Web & TelecomMarketing, Advertising & PRSports/OutdoorCity of Grand RapidsEast HillsFamily-ownedAppointment Only

Tight Lines Digital specializes in digital consulting for small businesses and non-profits. Our specialties include original content management, e-commerce opportunities, and supporting outdoor recreation and environmental concerns.

Our primary efforts include WordPress development, website optimization, and user experience.

LegalEast HillsUptownWoman-owned

Thacker Sleight is a boutique law firm specializing in sensitive, life-altering events and the legal issues that surround them. Our practice groups have expertise in divorce, collaborative divorce, child custody, mediation, estate planning, business formation, business valuation needs, and property settlements.

Restaurants, Food & BeveragesEast HillsUptown

At The Green Well, we’re dishing up something better: Different food and beverage offerings, different standard of service and quality, and a higher expectation of what dining out should be-always better and ALL WAYS fun.

Arts & EntertainmentSpecialty RetailEast HillsUptownWoman-ownedAppointment OnlyCurbside Pick UpStorefront

A cornerstone of the arts in Grand Rapids for over thirty years representing 60+ local and national artists. LaFontsee Galleries is a contemporary art gallery offering a full-service framing department, a local boutique, and various other design services.