Community OrganizationsMediaUptownWealthy StreetWestside

The Rapidian is your source for keeping informed about events and conversations in the Grand Rapids community, written by its citizens. A service of the Community Media Center.

Building Services & SuppliersHome Products & ServicesRockfordWoman-owned

Morris Builders, Inc. is a design and build remodeler since 1985. Building a reputation based on trust and integrity, we ensure precision, value, and positive experiences. We create space for your memories.

Building Services & SuppliersCity of Grand Rapids

We provide roofing, siding, windows, doors, decks, and stone for the contractor community. We offer installation instructions, videos, and helpful information for homeowners to assist them in finding the right product and contractor for their job. Visit our website or our showroom.

Community OrganizationsHeartsideMichigan StreetWoman-ownedAppointment Only

Local First is a business membership program that builds people-centered economies and celebrates the positive social and environmental impacts of local ownership. Benefits of membership include networking, a listing on a robust online directory, and much more.

Business ServicesMarketing, Advertising & PRCity of Grand Rapids

We provide marketing strategy and marketing operations support.  This usually starts with an understanding of overall company goals to ensure that marketing teams are working on the right things.  Acting as an extension of a client’s marketing department (onsite or virtually), we help create systems, order and accountability.  With a focus on increasing sales and proving return on marketing investment, we’re determined to change marketing from overhead to value add.

Restaurants, Food & BeveragesLowell

Flat River Grill is a treasure, providing Lowell with a wonderful location for quality dining, refreshing ambiance and community camaraderie. Transformed from the historic Bergin building on main street and nestled alongside the Flat River and Lowell Showboat, Flat River Grill offers its guests a nostalgic atmosphere and warmth. Cheerful and filled with tantalizing smells from the open kitchen and classic wood-fired grill, our chefs prepare traditional favorites with a flair indicative of a Gilmore Collection Restaurant. Special occasions and casual evenings out are equally suited for a night at Flat River, with our comfortable decor, smart service and outstanding food.

Floral & Garden

Tree care, pruning, tree removal, stump grinding, lot clearing, consultation, and diagnosis.

Specialty ServicesCity of Grand RapidsMinority-ownedWoman-owned

Are you looking to grow your business? We help our clients save time and energy on marketing, strategic planning, and bookkeeping. Focus on your passion. Let us manage your business.See More

Building Services & SuppliersGroceryRestaurants, Food & BeveragesWyoming-KentwoodFamily-owned

Hobart Grand Rapids is a family run business that has been a staple on Division Ave. for over 60 years. We repair all types of commercial food equipment, including refrigeration.

Event Planning & CateringHealth & WellnessRestaurants, Food & Beverages

Beacon Hill at Eastgate is a distinctive, not-for-profit retirement community located in Grand Rapids’ desirable Eastgate neighborhood offering Independent Living, Assisted Living, Skilled Nursing, Rehabilitation, and Memory Care.

Restaurants, Food & BeveragesCity of Grand Rapids

Located in the heart of the downtown Grand Rapids is CitySēn Lounge and our New American menu; a fusion of traditional American cooking techniques mixed with ethnic components and flavors.

Specialty Services

We are a residential real estate brokerage in the heart of Grand Rapids, MI, proactively representing sellers, buyers, and investors. We bring a high level of energy, passion, and results to our clients. Now hiring agents.

Home Products & ServicesManufacturingSpecialty RetailBoston SquareFamily-owned

re.dwell specializes in contemporary furniture crafted from locally sourced reclaimed materials. The innovative designs showcase the re-purposed elements, allowing each piece to tell a story, and share its unique history.

Specialty RetailSpecialty ServicesSports/OutdoorCheshireFamily-ownedWoman-owned

Switchback helps the environment and community by connecting people to the natural world through outdoor recreation. They provide high quality, gently-used gear at a reduced cost, bike maintenance, gear repair, and trip planning services.

CleaningHome Products & Services

Superior carpet cleaning for demanding homeowners - earth friendly cleaning solutions, upholstery cleaning, tile and grout cleaning, water damage restoration, and commercial carpet cleaning.

Restaurants, Food & BeveragesCity of Grand Rapids

Gilmore Catering has an extensive management team filled with the best event, party, and meeting planners. From coordinators to organizers to managers, we have your needs covered with over 100 years of combined experience in the event planning industry in Grand Rapids, Michigan, and the lakeshore. We’ll make sure your social or corporate event is executed perfectly from beginning to end.

Restaurants, Food & BeveragesFamily-owned

The Kirby House is the place to meet and eat in Grand Haven. A community favorite for excellent food, live entertainment, and simple relaxation with friends and family. Formerly a historic hotel of note, The Kirby House retains its old-world charm, while providing all the pleasantries of new world fare and hospitality. Come check out the brand new island bar, with five new HDTVs. Within walking distance of the shores of Lake Michigan, The Kirby House transcends the level of simple restaurant, and is the destination in Grand Haven for all things fun. The primarily American-influenced menu is incredibly diverse and is exemplary in its attention to culinary detail and passion.

Business ServicesHealth & WellnessHome Products & ServicesCity of Grand RapidsWyoming-KentwoodFamily-ownedCurbside Pick UpDeliveryStorefront

2nd Generation owned business that focuses on providing families and businesses with clean, safe water for their homes and businesses.  We provide clean soft water to protect appliances and water using fixtures plus help lower your utility bills.  We provide clean, safe water for drinking whether it is with a high quality drinking water system installed or its a bottled water service delivered to your home or office.  Be Green & Buy Local, Call Gordon Water Systems.

Restaurants, Food & BeveragesCity of Grand RapidsEmployee-owned

Combining retail cheese, charcuterie, beer, wine, cider, and gourmet foods in a retail setting, as well as a wine, beer bar, and small plates experience.

Pets & VeterinaryCity of Grand RapidsWoman-owned

City dog and people training. A Pleasant Dog helps dogs and their owners thrive in an urban environment through positive reinforcement training.

Restaurants, Food & BeveragesUptownWealthy Street

A former 1920’s neighborhood service station finds new life as a full service bar serving truly authentic Mexican food.

Marketing, Advertising & PRWoman-owned

Hyde Creative is a communications design firm specializing in brand development through design for thoughtful user experiences. We are dedicated to working strategically, with the brightest talent and resources available to deliver sustainable, usable, meaningful messages. We’re local in Grand Rapids, founded by Rachel Hyde in 2010 after thirteen years of agency and corporate world experience.

Marketing, Advertising & PRCity of Grand Rapids

Producing the highest quality consumer shows for over seventy-four years! From the Grand Rapids Boat Show to the West Michigan Home & Garden Show, and seven other top consumer shows. ShowSpan has been connecting businesses, consumers, industries, and communities since 1945. We believe there is no greater way to build relationships than face to face.

MediaReal Estate & RelocationCity of Grand RapidsWoman-owned

We are a real estate agency focused on local first service.See More

Business ServicesMarketing, Advertising & PRMediaLGBTQIA+-Owned

Digital ads. Content. Social media. SEO. Email marketing. Humanoid does it all.

MediaAdaCity of Grand RapidsEmployee-ownedAppointment Only

Visionaery Productions is a full service video production company based in Grand Rapids, Michigan that serves west Michigan and beyond. We specialize in commercial filmmaking, promotional video, corporate, testimonial, explainer and aerial drone operation. This includes pre-production planning, the production film day, as well as post-production editing, color correction and color grading. Visionaery Productions uses the latest commercial cinema camera gear and software. We work with our clients by learning about their video marketing needs, creating solid production plans, and bringing their visions to life. We offer a free editing revision on every video so we can be sure to please our clients from beginning to end. Visionaery Productions is very excited to create high quality video content that will help excel your company's marketing and sales. We produce video that will not only help showcase your business, its people, products and services in action, but also help build interest within your target demographic. Start telling your story with Visionaery Productions today! We will take your vision to new heights!See More

Health & WellnessMonroe

We offer holistic, yet evidence-based outpatient services for individuals who are struggling with their mental or emotional health. Along with experienced counseling services, we provide our clients with free use of our fitness center and “prescribe” exercise to our clients.

Community OrganizationsCity of Grand Rapids

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.

Business ServicesComputers, Web & TelecomMarketing, Advertising & PRGrand HavenWoman-owned

Designing effective internet marketing: Maximizing website design, content development, search engine optimization, plus social media and email marketing to tell your story and reach your target audience. In addition to an appealing design, an effective website needs to have relevant content, be usable, accessible, and visible. Designs on the Grand creatively merges function and style to elevate individual business brands and products: Always with the goal of reaching a greater customer base, enhancing sales, and ensuring repeat customers.

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Banking & FinanceCascadeWoman-ownedStorefront

We are a locally-owned and controlled full service CPA firm providing audit, tax, accounting, and advisory services. We have been proudly serving the community for over eighty years.See More

Banking & FinanceBusiness ServicesLegalMinority-ownedWoman-owned

All small business bookkeeping, accounting, tax, payroll, startup, HR and labor compliance services under one roof. Maximizing your profits and keeping you compliant is our only goal.

Arts & Entertainment

A clean, clever improvisational combo available for public shows and private bookings.

Health & WellnessSpecialty RetailSports/OutdoorCity of Grand RapidsEmployee-ownedFamily-owned

Downtown rock climbing and bouldering since 1995. Climbing, instruction, and equipment sales. We are passionate about climbing and thrive on sharing it with others. The finest in vertical entertainment!

Automotive28th Street

Family owned & operated in Grand Rapids since 1966 - celebrating over 53 years of serving West Michigan! Automotive sales, service & full body shop. Cadillac & Lexus new vehicles, Certified & Pre-Owned of all makes & models. Our Outlet store offers affordable used cars, mostly around $15,000.

Marketing, Advertising & PRSpecialty ServicesWest LeonardFamily-ownedWoman-owned

A full-service film and photography production house specializing in commercial and corporate storytelling. We work in tandem with advertising agencies as well as marketing persons or departments. Located in West Michigan, but experienced and able to travel wherever we need to go.

Sports/OutdoorOnline Gift CardsOnline PurchasingStorefrontOutdoor Seating

The Detroit Tigers High-A Affiliate. The Whitecaps have a mission for Fun. Community. Experiences!See More

Farms & ProducersRestaurants, Food & BeveragesCity of Grand RapidsMichigan StreetUptownFamily-owned

Pux Taphouse is a cider tasting space with a focus on high quality ciders traditional and non-tratitional. Offering a wide range of cheese pairings to complement. Also functioning as an art gallery, showcasing fantastic local artists.

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.

AutomotiveHome Products & ServicesManufacturingCascadeB CorpFamily-owned

Leading provider of engineered plastics systems and components with a growing array of sustainability-focused products and services. Cascade Engineering is also one of Michigan’s B Corporations.

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.

Restaurants, Food & BeveragesHollandFamily-owned

CityS?n Lounge, on the main floor of CityFlatsHotel Holland, is focused on fresh ingredients, specialty and build your own pizzas, and delectable share plates. Guests can also delight in breakfast creations every morning in-house or grab-and-go.

Specialty RetailHollandFamily-owned

Jewelry repair and sales. Custom designs and diamond and gemstone sales. Rings, necklaces, bracelets, and more. We take the time to listen to your needs and give the options to accomplish it.

Farms & ProducersCity of Grand Rapids

Founded in 1922, we’ve been connecting farmers, food creators, and artisans to West Michigan community members for ninety-eight years! We are fueled by our customers’ passion + commitment to their health and local economy, and our dedicated vendors who grow + produce the delicious food that nourishes us.

Sports/Outdoor

The country club in Grandville offers a golf course, pool facilities, event space for weddings and business meetings, a restaurant, and more.

Arts & EntertainmentFamily-owned

Studio Park is packed with things to do and see. Stop over and enjoy a meal. See a live performance. Catch a movie. Shop until you drop. Once you visit Studio Park, you’ll never want to leave.

Home Products & Services

DeVos Place starts the year filled with everything you need to build a new home, finish your basement, or bring your family room out of the 80s! Featuring hundreds of local builders, remodelers, and home improvement services. Proudly hosted by the Home Builders Association of Greater Grand Rapids.

PhotographyMinority-ownedVeteran-owned

Photography, Dance Photography, Business Headshots, Commercial Photography, Wedding Photography, Senior Portraits, Family Portraits, Theatre PhotographySee More

Business ServicesRestaurants, Food & BeveragesSpecialty ServicesWyoming-KentwoodFamily-ownedWoman-owned

Prep Space is a business that helps food entrepreneurs by providing four commercial kitchen, food storage and office space. We also have indoor parking and amenities for the growing Food Truck industry in West Michigan.

Business ServicesWoman-ownedAppointment Only

People Problems, Solved At Cooper People Group LLC, we strive to enrich the world of work. If your organization could use a boost with hiring, culture, HRIS, compliance, training, leadership development, internal communications, or benefits, we can help. Whether you need a small project, a quick HR consultation call, or a longer-term, fractional seat on your team, we can support your people at just the right level. With wide-ranging and deep expertise, our team is ready and available to help you navigate even the most complex human resources issues with custom human resource services. We don't offer a laundry list of pre-packaged solutions tailored to meet our needs, instead we offer custom services designed to meet your organizations people priorities and projects in the way that your company needs.See More

Real Estate & RelocationFamily-owned

Born, raised, and living locally in Eastown. Sit down with Christian and learn about his solid understanding of Grand Rapids and vast knowledge of all that is real estate. Down to earth, not pushy, and a great listener. He is looking out for your best interest. Give him a call today!

JewelersSpecialty RetailSpecialty ServicesWyoming-KentwoodMinority-ownedWoman-owned

Wrapped by A.C.T. is A headwrap & accessory line that empowers those who choose to adorn themselves with a sense of pride and provides an outlet for creativity.

A limited edition approach. each headwrap will be released in no more than 15 of a design in stock. A unique option you’ll find is the satin-lining added to protect the hair from friction.

Event Planning & CateringRestaurants, Food & BeveragesMichigan StreetMinority-owned

As a full service company, we not only meet but exceed all expectations; from the planning to the pouring and the staging to the serving. With each plate set and every glass poured, our professionally trained staff provides unsurpassed service.

Community Organizations

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

Real Estate & RelocationWoman-owned

We use a proven 20-step marketing system to get our clients the highest amount of money in the least amount of time. We also offer a free market analysis for anyone wondering what their home might be worth, and consulting in staging your home to maximize your sales price.

Home Products & ServicesJewelersSpecialty RetailZeelandB CorpFamily-ownedWoman-owned

Our mission is simple: To provide freedom to women around the world. We do this by helping to market their products, which provides them work, and that’s where you come in. Our products help provide women around the world a chance to have a life outside of selling their bodies for survival. Better Way Designs is also one of Michigan’s B Corporations.

Arts & EntertainmentUptownWealthy StreetCurbside Pick Up

Wealthy Theatre is an historic community theater operated by Grand Rapids Community Center. Programming is done by community members and includes film, live music, dance, theater, and more.

Lodging & TravelCity of Grand Rapids

This show is for anyone who wants to buy, build, or enjoy a cottage or lakefront home in a state blessed with our Great Lakes, inland lakes, and excellent summer weather. You can find everything here for your summer traditions; from designers, furnishings, financing, lakefront builders, realtors, boats, docks, and more.

Restaurants, Food & Beverages

We pride ourselves on our delicious food made with only the freshest ingredients daily. Stop in and see what the local chatter is all about.

Computers, Web & TelecomSpecialty ServicesEastownUptown

City Innovation Labs builds and designs innovative software. Web, mobile, desktop and IoT - we build you the right product the first time.

Home Products & ServicesWest Leonard

From in-home consultations to professional installation, we will assist you in selecting a window treatment to fit your lifestyle and budget. Your local Hunter Douglas Window Fashions Gallery Showroom. Doing business in Grand Rapids since 1935!

Arts & EntertainmentFamily-owned

Celebration Cinema is a family owned and operated regional movie theatre circuit. It is comprised of ten multiplex theatres, IMAX Theatres, and a drive-in theatre located in Grand Rapids, Muskegon, Lansing, Benton Harbor, Portage, and Mount Pleasant. See our website for locations and showtimes!

Heartside

Good For Michigan brings together and recognizes companies across Michigan that are making a positive impact on their employees, their community, and the environment. This initiative offers resources and best practices for sustainable and social good. Good For Michigan is proud to be the B Local for the state. B Locals are place-based communities of people using business as a force for good.See More

Business ServicesWoman-owned

Independent TPA firm since 1990, providing consulting and administration (annual compliance testing, government form preparation, and prototype documents) for all types of defined contribution plans.

ManufacturingRestaurants, Food & BeveragesSpecialty RetailHollandEmployee-ownedFamily-owned

In 2015, we introduced you to our love of great beers and a good time.  The driving force for opening our doors was YOU, the residents of the city we love and have always called home. The first step was to introduce the Westerlunds and provide a local hotspot showcasing our hand-crafted beers. After quickly accomplishing that, the direction shifted to ensure that our friends in Holland are ALWAYS our number one priority.

Building Services & SuppliersUptownWealthy StreetB CorpEmployee-owned

Bazzani have a strong reputation for high-performance design and construction services within diverse, urban environments. Guided by the Triple Bottom Line philosophy, the Bazzani team will meet your needs using creative construction technology and innovative building solutions. Bazzani is also one of Michigan’s B Corporations.
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Kids & FamilyFamily-owned

Big Steps Little Feet has provided quality preschool and child care services for 27 years. We have grown to 15 classrooms and are licensed for 200 children. We strive to partner with parents to build positive character qualities in a safe and nurturing environment. We believe each child is a gift and deserves the best opportunity at becoming their best self. We provide care for children 6 weeks to 12 years old and have forty employees. It is our goal to make every day a fun, engaging learning experience that challenges the children and strengthens our staff in a healthy way.See More

Specialty RetailHollandEmployee-ownedFamily-ownedWoman-ownedOnline PurchasingStorefront

Online and in-store baby registry. Specializing in eco-friendly products for growing families such as cloth diapers, organic skincare, baby carriers, nursery items, diaper bags, toys, and more. We also offer classes and groups designed to help families navigate their parenting journey.

Restaurants, Food & BeveragesHeartsideFamily-owned

Field & Fire is a wood-fired, artisanal bakery. We specialize in crusty and European style breads, sourdough, whole grains, and buttery croissants-100% organic grains and flours.See More

GroceryFamily-ownedWoman-owned

Specializing in natural and organic foods, fresh organic produce, local meat, bulk foods, herbs, essential oils, and foods for specialty diets. Quality vitamins with a knowledgeable, friendly staff. A curated selection of local beer and organic wines.

Arts & EntertainmentBusiness ServicesSpecialty Services

Escape rooms, event space, and facilitated team building with leadership coaches

Building Services & SuppliersSpecialty ServicesCity of Grand RapidsFamily-ownedAppointment Only

Superior Asphalt, Inc. is your local, West Michigan choice for asphalt paving, asphalt materials, driveway and parking lot maintenance, sealcoating, and more. We are an award-winning paving company that has earned the trust of thousands of West and Mid Michigan customers over the years. "Service Beyond the Surface." is not just our company motto. It's our promise. We have the experience capability to handle any size paving project from large commercial parking lots, industrial warehouse parking lots and distribution centers, residential driveways, private drives, municipal lots, roads, and residential subdivisions. Whether you need a simple pothole repair for your parking lot, a new driveway, or a highway paving project completed, Superior Asphalt, Inc. has you covered.See More

Arts & EntertainmentRestaurants, Food & BeveragesCity of Grand Rapids

The reason why people keep returning to our six restaurants is no secret. We believe in the simple principle of delivering a memorable experience through our food, atmosphere, and service.

Restaurants, Food & BeveragesFamily-owned

The Sovengard rests at the crossroads of Midwest warmth and New Nordic spirit. They are champions on the locavore movement, focusing on hyper seasonal and sustainably grown ingredients that support local farms and producers, mixing modern methods with traditional preparation and preservation. They also have a killer biergarten. Expect to find new and surprising flavors, genuine hospitality, and a refined, yet comfortable atmosphere.

Farms & ProducersRestaurants, Food & Beverages

Revolution Farms grows fresh, local, sustainable lettuce, year-round in Michigan. We support our community and our environment by using less water, less land and fewer food miles than traditional farms.

Health & WellnessCity of Grand RapidsFamily-owned

GRWELL is the only integrated alternative health clinic in the Downtown/Heritage Hill area. Using a holistic approach, we specialize in hands-on, natural, non-surgical pain relief and physical wellness.

Arts & EntertainmentLowell

Connecting regional artists and audiences through the visual and performing arts. LowellArts offers art exhibitions, theater and music performances, arts classes for all ages, Lowell Showboat Sizzlin’ Summer Concerts, Fallasburg Arts Festival, and special arts events. Gallery hours: Tuesday-Friday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., and Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Facility rental available.

Banking & FinanceGrandville

Grand River Bank was founded in 2009 by twenty-three West Michigan business leaders along with the support of nearly 750 initial investors. Despite our tremendous growth, our mission remains the same;to build a bank that provides an exceptional experience to our customers, a rewarding environment for our employees, a fair return for our investors, and a meaningful contribution to the West Michigan community. We pursue our passions and value others. We remain true to our mission and have grown steadily as the premier independent bank in West Michigan and developed a well-deserved reputation for consistently delivering an outstanding banking experience that is driven by our commitment to relationships, unsurpassed personal service, and technology solutions tailored to simplify your life. We pride ourselves in crafting banking solutions that are designed to meet the needs of our clients. Whether you choose to bank in in person, online, by mail or some of each, our products and services provide the convenience and efficiency you are looking for.See More

Arts & EntertainmentMinority-owned

The Goei Center is one of West Michigan’s most unique event facilities and home to the International Center for Entrepreneurial Excellence.
Formerly the Kindel Furniture Factory, the Goei Center is a contemporary, loft-style venue with urban elegance and artistic class.

Home Products & ServicesManufacturingHolland

A custom woodworking shop committed to the concept of build local, buy local. Using rescued and repurposed materials to create culinary products and handcrafted furniture, as well as your next project.

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.

Specialty Retail28th StreetGreater Grand RapidsFamily-ownedOnline Gift CardsStorefront

Custom framing for 50 years. We are your local picture frame designing experts.See More

Marketing, Advertising & PRMediaSpecialty ServicesCity of Grand Rapids

Media services, media planning and buying service. We consult, leverage and provide guidance with all media which includes traditional print and digital .

Marketing, Advertising & PRHollandWestsideEmployee-ownedAppointment Only

Established as a nimble, cost-efficient, and effective resource, Next Creative Co. creates distinctive branding and marketing communications for clients large and small.See More

Restaurants, Food & BeveragesGrandville

At Rush Creek Bistro, our casual dining atmosphere is a perfect fit for both people on the go and those who want to enjoy a leisurely meal, while our lunch and dinner menu provides a wide variety of quality options. From artisan sandwiches to steaks, entrees to pizza, Rush Creek offers something for everyone. No fuss, no muss, just better food at a great price that always leaves you satisfied.

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.

Community OrganizationsSpecialty Services

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

Automotive

Automotive repair and maintenance. Specializing in European Vehicles

Restaurants, Food & BeveragesUptownWealthy StreetFamily-ownedMinority-ownedWoman-owned

A neighborhood diner open for breakfast, lunch and dinner daily.

Community Organizations

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.

Restaurants, Food & BeveragesUptownWealthy StreetMinority-owned

A locally-focused neighborhood pub with an award-winning kitchen. We grow our own vegetables and herbs in our expansive urban garden across the street.

Business ServicesFamily-owned

Furtherd° is a strategy innovation agency that challenges businesses to think bigger and shift their approach in order to create a more resilient future. We also act as managing partners for New Futures Lab, a design-led innovation team reimagining the role of packaging as it relates to food mobility, access, and waste reduction. Food Mobility as our lab has defined it, is the equitable and sustainable movement of nutrients through communities, from cultivation, to consumption to value recovery.

Lodging & Travel

Since opening our doors in 1975, Witte has grown into one of the premier travel and tour companies in the country. Our staff continually studies, explores, and learns. That expertise, combined with membership in one of North America’s leading travel agency networks, is the reason Witte Travel & Tours is able to consistently deliver the best travel experience possible.

Community OrganizationsKids & FamilyWoman-owned

Non-Profit Early Education and Childcare inspired by the Reggio Philosophy focusing on nature and community based educational opportunities.See More

Business ServicesComputers, Web & TelecomMarketing, Advertising & PRCity of Grand RapidsStorefront

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Banking & FinanceUptownWealthy StreetWoman-owned

We take a holistic approach to wealth management and develop a personalized strategy by becoming your partner in building the future you desire.

Real Estate & Relocation

A local real estate appraisal company with residential and commercial/industrial specialists, and associations with appraisers throughout the U.S.

Farms & ProducersFamily-owned

Fenn Valley is a family-owned vineyard and winery, producing award-winning, world-class wines from grapes grown on the shores of Lake Michigan.

Restaurants, Food & BeveragesCity of Grand Rapids

Gravity is a unique to Grand Rapids concept combining superior food with craft-beer. We will provide a craft-beer cultivating community/environment, inviting all of those who enjoy quality fare or craft-beer. Led by our team of certified experts, we integrate an expansive selection of craft-beer with an eclectic variety of food, flavors, and scratch dishes with something that appeals to everyone!

Business ServicesEmployee-owned

Axios human resources services division is here to help you create a positive work experience for your employees by attracting and retaining people with the support of a smooth-running human resource team.