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“We truly want people to be healthy. We are family and we work hard to create community.” Chris Woods was at a crossroads. After spending the last twenty years as a personal trainer helping clients achieve their goals, he had yet to achieve his own and time was quickly running out. When the gym Chris … Read more
Marketing Hacks There’s always a lot going on with marketing and sometimes it feels overwhelming. But with all the free marketing tools out there and today’s technological times, it’s easier than ever. Still, there are some ways that you can leverage content and increase your marketing reach. We outline some of our favorite marketing hacks … Read more
The Self Care Phenomenon: How to Do it Right The crazy life of a small business owner seems like it never takes a break or takes a breath. But it’s important that we encourage one another to be more intentional when it comes to taking care of ourselves. We all know there isn’t really … Read more
“Begin with a solid business plan, but remember things don’t need to be perfect for you to launch your business. Don’t over-analyze or you’ll never fully take the leap.” Gold Coast Doulas is a birth and postpartum doula agency serving Grand Rapids and the Lakeshore communities, founded by Kristin Revere and Alyssa Veneklasse. They support … Read more
“The most important thing I have learned as a business owner is to ask for help. You don’t need to have all the answers to every challenge. There are people who have been down this road before and can provide valuable insight to help you on your journey.” In 2010, Amy Furman began her entrepreneurial … Read more
When Small Businesses Give Back to the Community, the Community Thrives While many consumers and business owners know that for every dollar spent at a local business, more of it stays in the local economy. But did you know that much of the money that stays in the local area is re-spent there, as payroll, … Read more
“If it’s in your heart and soul then just take the leap. It’s not always easy but it is possible” – Destinee Sargent Things were not going exactly according to plan for Destinee Sargent when her husband boldly proclaimed, “Babe, we’re gonna start a barbeque business!” Destinee, a warm, bubbly woman who holds a master’s … Read more
GROW Receives Award at West Michigan Hispanic Chamber Gala Each year, the West Michigan Hispanic Chamber of Commerce holds an Awards Gala to recognize individuals and businesses who have exemplified success and commitment to community. The event also sheds a light on the enormous impact the Hispanic businesses have on the economy in the area. … Read more
Funding Options: More Details About Our Growing Loan Program At GROW, we want your business to succeed, and we’re here to do whatever we can to help make that happen. Enter our loan program. Our business loan options are extensive and designed to help entrepreneurs start or grow their businesses when traditional financing or small … Read more
5 Key Ways You Can Support Local Businesses Use #SmallBusinessWeek A big part of our mission is to empower and support women (and men) to start and build their business, provide them with resources to improve operations, finances and better market themselves. Since National Small Business Week is the first week of May, … Read more