Turning Your Side Hustle into a Full-Time Gig If you’re like a lot of women, you’ve probably either entertained the idea of or started working a side hustle. They’re all the rage right now and are great for everyone from working women, to stay at home moms and young folks alike. Whether you’re trying … Read more
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Networking: Why It’s Important & Tips on How to Do It Well. Networking. We should all do it. We all mean to do it. But why is it so important to both our personal lives and our careers? Not only does networking grow your circle and help you strengthen your relationships and friendships, but … Read more
“Do your research. Follow your heart. Believe it’s possible…” Theresa Mosley In the early 2000s, Theresa Mosley went to a local salon. There she was told, “We don’t do hair like yours.” Although she harbors no hard feelings toward the salon’s employees—they simply lacked the knowledge and skill to work with her hair—this experience planted … Read more
GROW adds new board members to continue to guide the organization in empowering local entrepreneurs and business owners. Grand Rapids, Michigan — West Michigan non-profit organization, GROW, welcomes six board members to its 2019 Board of Directors to further help strategic direction of the organization. New board members include: Meg Lehigh, HR Collaborative, takes the … Read more
The organization encourages past clients, board members and volunteers to reconnect and share their stories. Grand Rapids, MI –GROW, a women-focused entrepreneurial support and training organization, is celebrating 30 years of supporting and educating men and women of West Michigan through all facets of entrepreneurship. Today, we live in a time where news about organizations … Read more
Building Your Brand as a Startup or New Business When it comes to building a brand, you may not think it applies to you and your business. We’re here to tell you that it does. There are so many different definitions of a brand. Ultimately, we believe it is what people think when they hear … Read more
The Best Apps for Entrepreneurs in 2019 When it comes to entrepreneurship, there’s a lot that needs to get done. Often times, those things fall on just a few people. Technology is always impacting the way we do business. Luckily, we live in a time where apps, tools, and gadgets help us handle everything … Read more
Woman Up & Learn Summit is March 1 in Grand Rapids We are thrilled to work with Michigan Woman Forward who has put an incredible event together for women with a passion for starting or running their own business. You’ll take part in a day of inspiring presentations, networking, camaraderie, great food and more. All … Read more
Entrepreneurial Insider with Karen Benson on WGVU Radio January 2019 Karen Benson spoke with Shelley Irwin of WGVU Radio for our January segment of Entrepreneurial Insider. She shares more about the classes, training and support available to entrepreneurs in Muskegon, including our Intro to GROW classes that are available at both the Muskegon Innovation Hub … Read more
Eve Turow Paul to Speak at the Downtown Market Next Month about Effect of Millennials and Gen Z on Food Industry. GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., Jan. 22, 2018 – On February 20 at 5 p.m., the Grand Rapids Downtown Market will host the second “Culinary Conversations” Meetup, featuring speaker Eve Turow Paul. Author of “Generation Yum—Shaping … Read more