STREET TALK

A casual, and sometimes cutting, roundup of what’s being said around town.

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Street Talk: Chamber, KDL partner to support minority businesses

The Grand Rapids Area Chamber of Commerce and Kent District Library are joining together to strengthen the chamber’s new Center for Economic Inclusion. 

Street Talk: After 100 years, U Club is on the move

A longtime Grand Rapids staple has a new home. 

Street Talk: Grand River Bands on a long, slow trek

The Grand River Bands of Ottawa Indians recently pledged to continue their advocacy for federal recognition and address additional information requested by the U.S. Department of the Interior. 

Street Talk: City searching for the next ‘big ideas’

What should the city of Grand Rapids look like in the near and long-term future?

Street Talk: Ferris partners with National Security Agency

Ferris State University will play a key role in developing talent and tools for possible national security challenges as it enters into an Education Partnership Agreement with the National Security Agency.

Street Talk: Remembering David Czurak

The Business Journal lost a big piece of its history in December upon the death of longtime reporter David Czurak.

Street Talk: Businesses get a Rapid response

The Rapid is adding a new Route 33 bus in the city of Walker to address commuter needs and business and employment growth.

Street Talk: Recycling efforts ramp up

Kent County residents and waste haulers soon will have a safer facility to drop off recycling and other waste.

Street Talk: Speaking the same language

The Literacy Center of West Michigan’s onsite Customized Workplace English program at global design leader MillerKnoll is showing results.

Street Talk: A labor (force) of love

It’s no secret that West Michigan, like much of the country, is suffering from a shortage of workers.