The Grand Haven Area Community Foundation recently awarded Grand Rapids Opportunities for Women (GROW) a grant of 10,000 dollars for our expansion into the lakeshore area. These funds, which are from the Helene D. and Bernath P. Sherwood, Jr. Fund of the Grand Haven Area Community Foundation, will be used to add one full-time staff … Read more
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Women Entrepreneurs from India, Visit GROW as Drivers of Economic Growth GROW recently had the exciting and unique opportunity to host women entrepreneurs from India as a part of the project: Indian Women Entrepreneurs as Drivers of Economic Growth. The project worked with the Global Ties U.S. Network, which implements the Department of State’s International … Read more
How to Register Your Small Business in Michigan You’ve decided to start a small business – congratulations! This is a very exciting (and busy!) time and you’ve got a lot of decisions to make, but one of the very first steps you take should be registering your business and obtaining a formal license. This may … Read more
Cyber Security – What You Need to Know to Protect Yourself and Your Small Business Here’s something to think about: according to Forbes, about half of small businesses experience a cyber-attack, yet 87% of small business owners don’t think they are at risk. Hackers just go after the big dogs, right? Wrong. Small businesses are … Read more
Board Retreat & Client Visits Our board of directors recently embarked on a unique retreat to get out and meet the small business owners and entrepreneurs we work with every day. This included meeting at the GROW offices to be chauffeured by one of West Michigan’s newest private driving services, iRide Smart. You can find … Read more
Why You Should Consider a Microloan for Your Startup If you’re planning to start your own business, you probably already know that startup capital is difficult to come by. Especially if the amount you need is relatively small. The time and effort of the paperwork involved aren’t worth the risk of making the loan for … Read more
Local Grant Makes Lakeshore Expansion Possible for GROW Grand Rapids, Michigan – The Community Foundation for Muskegon County recently awarded Grand Rapids Opportunities for Women (GROW) a grant to expand the organization’s services on the lakeshore. The funds will make it possible to add at least one staff member dedicated to the Muskegon area. “GROW … Read more
The Importance of Shopping Small this Holiday Season Shopping small gives people the chance to truly celebrate and support their community, and this holiday season will be filled with customers shopping at local businesses. People have officially “bought in” to the idea of #shopsmall, so we’re here to help you get into the holiday … Read more
Holiday Marketing Ideas As we head full steam toward Christmas, holiday shopping is in full swing. Shoppers are seeking out the best gifts for their loved ones and in today’s world, there are tons of options. But don’t fret! We’ve put together a few holiday marketing ideas that can attract your customers directly to … Read more
5 Elements of Customer Service That Can Impact Your Business Immediately We’re now well into the holiday season, which is a busy time of year. And it’s also a time when many small business owners, like retailers, service providers, and small restaurants are their busiest. It’s a great opportunity to attract new customers and … Read more