Tommy Allen
Publisher and Lifestyle Editor at Rapid Growth
Creative raised in Flint trying to navigate West Michigan Nice in Grand Rapids.
Articles
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6 days ago |
rapidgrowthmedia.com | Tommy Allen
For years, the Literacy Matters series has demonstrated how West Michigan's libraries are transforming into vibrant civic institutions, adapting, inspiring, broadening everyone's access to knowledge, and expanding our intellectual curiosity.While libraries nationwide face challenges, our local establishments shine as symbols of creativity, inclusion, and community solutions. Below, we highlight five of the many stories that Rapid Growth has produced through our local journalists.
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2 weeks ago |
rapidgrowthmedia.com | Tommy Allen
Situated in the heart of Creston's Cheshire neighborhood in Grand Rapids, Kingma's Market exemplifies the effectiveness of community-oriented solutions for Michigan food and beverage entrepreneurs within the challenging grocery sector. With the leadership of owner Alan Hartline, a former Spartan Nash executive with extensive experience in the food sector, Kingma’s has adeptly faced the challenges of running a small urban market.
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3 weeks ago |
rapidgrowthmedia.com | Tommy Allen
Like many areas across the country, West Michigan faces a shortage of well-trained health care workers, particularly nurses. The pressure on hospitals and care systems has only intensified since the pandemic, and with a rapidly aging population, the demand for care continues to exceed supply. In response, Grand Valley State University (GVSU) expanded its nursing program and redefined its approach to health care education.
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3 weeks ago |
secondwavemedia.com | Tommy Allen
The Designed in Michigan series examines the extensive role that design plays across industries. This month, we sit down with a group of budding designers to hear how our local fashion students are leveraging design to tackle real-world challenges.
GR Stories: How community storytelling builds bridges, fosters belonging, & preserves hidden history
4 weeks ago |
rapidgrowthmedia.com | Tommy Allen
Initially launched via a series of Zoom calls held during the very early days of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, GR Stories has since transformed into a vibrant public program where residents of Greater Grand Rapids come together to share their origin stories — often for the first time in a community setting. From Polish Halls to the 49507 Project and the rich histories of our diverse residents, GR Stories exemplifies community-driven history in a format that is a thrill to attend.
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