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03/06/2021

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25/03/2021

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08/03/2021

Congratulations to Tim Williams, VP of Diversity and Inclusion at Meijer for being elected as the new board President of West Michigan Center for Arts and Technology (WMCAT).

03/03/2021

Please go to our new page MPWRD Business

19/02/2021

Nominations open Monday, February 22nd!

10/02/2021

From our sister site Women's LifeStyle Magazine

Tiffany Dionne is a survivor of *xtrafficking, domestic violence, and s*xual assault and it happened in Grand Rapids, MI.

Now an author, motivational speaker, and survivor leader in the areas of s*xual assault, domestic violence, and the commercial s*x industry.

Her superpower is inspiring women and youth to overcome brokenness and live a life of purpose.

Read our interview with Tiffany in the February 2021 issue of Women’s LifeStyle now available online and in stores.
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Tiffany Dionne is a survivor of *xtrafficking, domestic violence, and s*xual assault and it happened in Grand Rapids.

Now an author, motivational speaker, and survivor leader in the areas of s*xual assault, domestic violence, and the commercial s*x industry.

Her superpower is inspiring women and youth to overcome brokenness and live a life of purpose

Read our interview with Tiffany in the February 2021 issue of Women’s LifeStyle now available online and instores.

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19/01/2021

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19/01/2021

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14/01/2021

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13/01/2021

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12/01/2021

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11/01/2021

Join us for MPWRD Influential Virtual Awards!

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This Thursday, January 14th, 2021 at 6pm!

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Thank you to our Presenting Sponsor Spectrum Health we are now able to offer PAY WHAT YOU CAN AFFORD ticket pricing!

THANK YOU
to all of our amazing sponsors! Spectrum Health, Mercantile Bank of Michigan, Wolverine Building Group, The City of Grand Rapids, Mercy Health, Grand Rapids Chamber, Community Foundation of the Holland/Zeeland Area, Grand Rapids Community Foundation, Priority Health, COM 616, Michigan Minority Supplier Development Council

11/01/2021

08/01/2021

We want to see you there!
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The MPWRD Influential Awards are only 6 days away!

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06/01/2021

The MPWRD Influential Awards are only 8 days away!

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23/12/2020

"Inclusivity can often be comprised of “appearing inclusive,” but nothing systematically has fundamentally changed within the company or organization. "

Julian S. Newman, Culture Creative

We all exist in a world that has origins of the “anti-inclusive environment” where you’re not going to have access if you’re "this," you’re not going to have access if you’re "that."

Inclusivity can often be comprised of “appearing inclusive,” but nothing systematically has fundamentally changed within the company or organization. Cosmetic change is when an entity visually appears more inclusive. However, upon closer examination, the same people that have always sat at the table are still the only ones given access and power.

Inclusive environments should cultivate a space for all people to have a voice, share their gifts and talents, and embody an ecosystem that supports each individual in achieving their highest level of human potential.

17/12/2020

Praveen Thadani named as President of Priority Health effective January 2021.

NEW HIRES:
Praveen Thadani named as President of Priority Health effective January 2021.

15/12/2020

Stacy Stout making moves! She was named as the first director of the Office of Equity and Engagement at The City of Grand Rapids.

ON THE MOVE:
Congratulations to Stacy Stout on being named the first director of the Office of Equity and Engagement at the The City of Grand Rapids

14/12/2020

Do you have a plan for direct violence intervention in ?

The City of Grand Rapids is now taking RFPs.

The City of Grand Rapids is issuing this Request for Proposal (RFP) for obtaining services related to the development & implementation of programs related community violence & intervention reduction.

14/12/2020

NEW grant for Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC) – owned Small Businesses!

APPLY BY Feb. 7, 2021

12/12/2020

ON THE MOVE: Congratulations to Monica Taylor for being promoted to Chief Operating Officer of the Metro Health Medical Group for primary and specialty care.

Congratulations to Monica Taylor for being promoted to Chief Operating Officer of the Metro Health Medical Group for primary and specialty care.

10/12/2020

Big ups to Kayla Morgan of Resilient Roots Wellness!

Congratulations to Kayla Morgan owner of Resilient Roots Wellness for receiving the Matarese Advocate for Youth of the Year at the Youth MOVE National 2020 RAVE (Rockstar Awards Virtual Edition)

10/12/2020

What would you ask an astronaut?

NASA has selected 18 astronauts to form its Artemis Team to help pave the way for the next astronaut missions on and around the Moon.

Let us know in the comments!

09/12/2020

What action are you taking today for success tomorrow?
Sending emails? Making calls? Building a landing page or creating a funnel? Drop it in the comments!

08/12/2020

UPDATE Dec 8, 12:11am: Website is back online.

Our website is down and we have created a new page, details in the video. Links in the comments.

05/12/2020

The completed Angeline Kelsey "Naw Kay o say" Yob mural is beautiful!

Artist: Alan Compo an Anishinaabe artist from the Grand River Bands of Ottawa Indians.

Find out more at: https://www.womenswaygr.org/

Downtown Grand Rapids Inc.

04/12/2020

Stocking stuffer idea - Gift Certificates can be used at five local Latino Restaurant Alliance restaurants listed.

West Michigan Hispanic Chamber of Commerce

The Latino Restaurant Alliance is pleased to announce📣 a Gift Certificate Campaign! Ideal as a Christmas gift🎁🎄, a $25 gift certificate can be purchased at any of the participating locations and also will be accepted at either of 5 the restaurants listed. Support 🤝small businesses this holiday season! La Casa Del Pollo Loco LLC , El Globo Restaurant , EL Granjero Mexican Grill , Tamales El Kora , Pupuseria el salvador c.a llc

¡La Alianza de Restaurantes Latinos se complace en lanzar📣 la campaña de Tarjetas de Regalo! Puede comprar su tarjeta de $25 en cualquiera de los restaurantes participantes. Ideal para esta temporada de Navidad🎁🎄. Será un obsequio que puede canjear en cualquiera de los restaurantes de la campaña. Les agradecemos su apoyo en estos momentos difíciles.

04/12/2020

Alita Kelly and Khara DeWit creating equitable food access with the South East Market featured on the December 2020 cover of Women's LifeStyle.

Read more https://bit.ly/37A4JkH

Alita Kelly and Khara DeWit creating equitable food access with the South East Market on the December 2020 cover of Women's LifeStyle.

Read more https://bit.ly/37A4JkH

04/12/2020

MPWRD Business Magazine is part of the 1%.





Source: US Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA)

03/12/2020

Do you struggle with holiday spending?
- Emotional and financial strategies to spend dollars more effectively this holiday season. -

Moderated by the Office of Equity & Engagement – Alvin Hills IV
Michigan Chapter of the National Forum for Black Public Administrators
City of Grand Rapids Office of Equity and Engagement
Jermale Eddie of Juice Bar
Tara Jones-Williamson of Your Pretty Pennies with Tara Jones-Williamson

03/12/2020

Congratulations to Jorge Miguel one of the newest members of the Latino Community Coalitions steering committee.

Click through to learn more about Jorge.

We are excited to share that we have added members to our steering committee: Hugo Claudin, Bo Torres, and Jorge Miguel! We introduced Hugo on Monday, and Bo yesterday, and today, here's more about Jorge.

Jorge Miguel is a Thrive Outside Gear Library Coordinator for the Parks & Recreation Department of the City of Grand Rapids. He recently has undergone the Community Catalyst Program at the West Michigan Center for Arts & Technology and served as an Applicant Reviewer for La Lucha Fund. In the past he was an ESL Instructor for the Literacy Center of West Michigan, wrote his first grant at the Grand Valley Metro Council for the LGROW agency, served two terms as a seasonal for ArtPrize in the Learning & Engagement and Donor Relations Department at the beginning of a new series, Project [1] Crossed Lines. Currently he is developing towards online content to resource those who would identify with Mayan indigeneity, dreams of hiking all the time and enjoys playing and teaching others chess during this time. He is also part of the Mayan Indigenous Peoples Collective.

Jorge says that the diversity of Latinos is incredible and the LCC is an opportunity to connect–in a space that strives for equitable infrastructure and with a collective to not acquiesce to the systems that push the surreptitious. A space I believe that shares diversity, identity, and equity intersubjectively, freely, healthily. Jorge Miguel’in bi an, Akateko winaj jin’an.

02/12/2020

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02/12/2020

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02/12/2020

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02/12/2020

More help coming for small businesses, $10 million grant program opens December 15.

• Michigan Strategic Fund authorizes relief program to expected support small businesses disproportionally impacted by COVID-19 crisis • MEDC seeking grant administrators to ensure statewide

02/12/2020

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The MPWRD Business Magazine Influential Awards recognize the Hispanic, Asian Pacific, Black and Indigenous Native Americans (HABI+) in our community that are shaping culture, community, business and humanity in Grand Rapids and West Michigan.

See the 144 nominees here!
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01/12/2020

Jason Quigno Anishinaabe, Mukwa Ndodem contemporary stone sculptor has created a 6,000 lb sculpture made from black granite and Indiana limestone for the Gerald R. Ford International Airport honoring the Indigenous Peoples of the West Michigan area.

The yet-untitled piece was set to be installed in November, and has been delayed due to the pandemic.