Green Awards 2010: Kalamazoo Valley Community College, Green Alt Energy
Since Kalamazoo Valley Community College introduced its Wind Turbine Technician Academy last year, it has graduated 16 people, enrolled a second class of 16, and filled more than half the seats for a third class this winter.
Beyond ArtPrize
ArtPrize 2010 is still three weeks away, but some organizations already are thinking about ways they can leverage this year’s event to help promote Grand Rapids throughout the year.
Ask My Millennial: Brand differs on Facebook and Twitter
We live in a brand-obsessed society. And many people enjoy proclaiming their affinity for their favorite things, so it’s no surprise social media has become a great place for people to promote brands.
Michigan State medical school's move to Grand Rapids 'helps us to step up a notch'
Marsha Rappley, dean of MSU's College of Human MedicineThe Secchia Center represents not only a new icon on the downtown Grand Rapids landscape but a new era for Michigan State University’s College of Human Medicine.The center’s opening this month comes...
Talent flight? Time to focus on talent retention, experts say
For Trendway Corp. in Holland, talent retention comes down to making sure employees feel valued and are given opportunities. Talent-management professionals agree that this approach to employee retention is becoming increasingly important.
Influence blog: Be smart with your smartphone
Hillman If you’re in business and not using a smartphone, or you aren’t using the one you have, er, smartly, you’re already behind your competition. But you can beat the competition by being more responsive to clients and customers, more...