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ArtPrize – A Family Affair

September 27th, 2011
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By: Renay Schoenmaker

For the third consecutive year, crowds have begun assembling in downtown Grand Rapids for yet another ArtPrize.  Over the period of 19 days, the city will not only become home to 1,582 artists from 42 states and…

Kids, ArtPrize, Getting Reaal and finding the rhythm

September 23rd, 2011
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What a great Your Biz, Your Town show today. I gotta tell ya, I love my job.

We chatted kids, ArtPrize, REAAL and the upcoming Rhythm Walk.

On October 1st the Grand Rapids African American Health Institute is having their…

The painful act of volunteering

September 21st, 2011
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So lately, I have endured a few painful volunteer experiences. As a former non-profit professional, and now serving the non-profit industry, here are a few tips on the treatment of volunteers. I don’t believe it is rocket science, but after…

Meet Renay

September 16th, 2011
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By: Renay Shoenmaker

Well it seems to be that time of year again. Summer rays have begun fading away; while Fall’s crisp winded days are blowing in, whistling the phrase: Welcome Back; school is now in session. It is…

McDonalds, Happy Cows, Nonprofit Camp and Shelley Irwin

August 26th, 2011
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I gotta tell ya, I love cramming Shelley Irwin’s WGVU studio with guests every month for Your Biz, Your Town. This month was no different, lots of exciting guests – all with a unique story to tell.

Listen here.

Michael…