REGISTER NOW: Uncomfortable Conversations: The Skills Crisis

Tell Me More

REGISTER: 8THIRTYFOUR Skills Survival School Founding Cohort

Save My Spot

Follow Us

Linkedin Instagram Facebook Youtube
CLICK ME

Your Biz, Your Town – July 2013

Share the goods.

20130726_092749It is that time again, the time where 834 teams up with Shelley Irwin to chat with movers and shakers in the west Michigan community.
Just a quick reminder to all of you first time readers to the 834 blog (where have you been), Your Biz, Your Town is a monthly segment with Shelley Irwin on WGVU, 88.5 FM. The segment airs the 4th Friday of every month and focuses on local happenings within our community from a business, entrepreneurial and nonprofit standpoint/focus.
Our guests on this glorious Friday (hey, aren’t all Fridays glorious?), are Smith Haughey Rice & Roegge, the Canning Diva and GR’s Got Talent. Here is what each of these great peeps has going on.
Smith Haughey Rice & Roegge is once again expanding. This great law firm has been a staple of Grand Rapids for many years. In 2011 the firm moved into the historic Flat Iron Building with some great PR and media attention (yeah, we might have had a hand in that) and are now furthering that expansion. Read all about it here: https://www.shrr.com/smith-haugheys-grand-rapids-office-expands
GR’s Got Talent will once again bring our community together for a fantastic showcase of the most talented performers Grand Rapids has to offer.  Hosted by the Arena District, GR’s Got Talent is a multi-day, multi-venue, one-of-a-kind experience that you won’t want to miss. Starting with open auditions on August 3 & 4 at Peter Martin Wege Theatre, progressing to live performances at Arena District venues, and culminating in the Finale performances and judging on September 15 at St. Cecilia’s Music Center.
The open auditions are Saturday and Sunday August 3 & 4 and perfumers can pre-register on-line at www.grsgottalent.com. Once through the audition20130726_092653 process several performers – along with top finalists from last year’s competition – will perform at local venues, including The B.O.B., the new Downtown Market, CitySen at City Flats, and Bar Divani to showcase some of the talent that will be on display at the Finale.
The auditions and finale are all open to the public and ticket prices and information is listed online at www.GRsGotTalent.com
The Canning Diva is doing it again with a fabulously creative and fun event for all of you ladies out there.  The Diva is joining forces with San Chez – A Tapas Bistro to share her love of food art in the form of canning with Girls Night Out with the Canning Diva on Wednesday, August 7 at 6:30 p.m.  Diane Devereaux, the Canning Diva, will teach attendees how the retro craft of canning fits into a healthy and sustainable lifestyle.

To register for Girls Night Out, visit: https://canningdivagno.eventbrite.com/

To learn more about Girls Night Out with the Canning Diva, visit: https://www.facebook.com/events/592917080742499/?fref=ts
As always, thanks to all of our amazing guests and tune in August 23rd when we present you with more amazing west Michigan businesses. Interested in telling your story on Your Biz Your Town? Get a hold of us at*@*******gn.com“>ki*@*******gn.com.

Leave A Comment

Recent Musings

Something on Your Mind?

Let's Chat

FUN FACT FRIDAY: It’s only fitting for us to own a building where a trailblazing female operated her businesses in 1906. The Phillips family represented one of the longest-running retail tenures in Grand Rapids history; L.E. Phillips Jewelry in the 1365 Plainfield Ave. building from 1906 until 1973.
Dr. Eva Phillips, a certified and licensed optometrist ran her practice out of the jewelry store’s secondary parlor and was an equal partner in the jewelry store.

Together, they offered a unique one-stop shot which expanded to include appliances, record players, and more. The couple operated the shop through two World Wars and the Great Depression, acting as the neighborhood matriarch and patriarch.

@crestongr @crestoncorridor @crestongrandrapids @citygrandrapids @grandrapidspubliclibrary

1 0
Open post by 8thirtyfour with ID 17898983202545176
FUN FACT FRIDAY: It’s only fitting for us to own a building where a trailblazing female operated her businesses in 1906. The Phillips family represented one of the longest-running retail tenures in Grand Rapids history; L.E. Phillips Jewelry in the 1365 Plainfield Ave. building from 1906 until 1973. Dr. Eva Phillips, a certified and licensed optometrist ran her practice out of the jewelry store’s secondary parlor and was an equal partner in the jewelry store. Together, they offered a unique one-stop shot which expanded to include appliances, record players, and more. The couple operated the shop through two World Wars and the Great Depression, acting as the neighborhood matriarch and patriarch. @crestongr @crestoncorridor @crestongrandrapids @citygrandrapids @grandrapidspubliclibrary

Have you tuned into The Happy Hour Hustle Podcast yet?
If not, a) you’re missing out and b) you need to follow immediately. Hosted by @bodespeaks, episodes drop every other week, and feature some pretty bada$$ guests if we do say so ourselves.

This week, Kim sits down with @kelsey_orchard , VP of Marketing and Communications at @fifthwheelfreight to chat building a personal brand, Gen Z entering the workforce, misconceptions about logistics, spotting fake LinkedIn profiles – oh and why your GPA doesn’t matter anymore.

Grab a watermelon margarita, sit back and enjoy for lots of laughs and real talk.

Listen now at the link in bio.

5 0
Open post by 8thirtyfour with ID 18112263326023209
Have you tuned into The Happy Hour Hustle Podcast yet? If not, a) you’re missing out and b) you need to follow immediately. Hosted by @bodespeaks, episodes drop every other week, and feature some pretty bada$$ guests if we do say so ourselves. This week, Kim sits down with @kelsey_orchard , VP of Marketing and Communications at @fifthwheelfreight to chat building a personal brand, Gen Z entering the workforce, misconceptions about logistics, spotting fake LinkedIn profiles – oh and why your GPA doesn’t matter anymore. Grab a watermelon margarita, sit back and enjoy for lots of laughs and real talk. Listen now at the link in bio.

National Perimenopause Month starts today. We have a LOT to say, and we’re not going to be quiet about it, especially this month, so buckle up.

We were not prepared for perimenopause, much like our periods, sex, or anything else to do with our bodies. God forbid we talk about it openly.

We were taught to be ashamed, keep quiet, and to accept that it is just part of being a woman. We reject that narrative. In fact, like @bodespeaks, we want to bring it up in every conversation.

When we normalize perimenopause and the conversation around it, we stop isolating, and we’re all more prepared.
Join us for Uncomfortable Conversations: The Pause on September 24th — a powerful conversation hosted alongside the @smallbusinessassocofmichigan
Women’s Business Council, featuring some kicka$$ experts who will give you the real talk on perimenopause (more to come on them later).

Register at the link in bio.

3 0
Open post by 8thirtyfour with ID 18132641716644887
National Perimenopause Month starts today. We have a LOT to say, and we’re not going to be quiet about it, especially this month, so buckle up. We were not prepared for perimenopause, much like our periods, sex, or anything else to do with our bodies. God forbid we talk about it openly. We were taught to be ashamed, keep quiet, and to accept that it is just part of being a woman. We reject that narrative. In fact, like @bodespeaks, we want to bring it up in every conversation. When we normalize perimenopause and the conversation around it, we stop isolating, and we’re all more prepared. Join us for Uncomfortable Conversations: The Pause on September 24th — a powerful conversation hosted alongside the @smallbusinessassocofmichigan Women’s Business Council, featuring some kicka$$ experts who will give you the real talk on perimenopause (more to come on them later). Register at the link in bio.

You asked, we delivered.

Introducing the Women`s Owners Network - a new program built for what comes first, joining our proven Fellowship model to support Michigan women at every stage of business ownership.

Whether you`ve got a team of 10 or it`s just you and your laptop, you deserve a room full of women who get it.

Six months of leadership, finance, operations, capital access, paired with real support for the isolation, emotional volatility, and decision fatigue that come with owning your own business.

You`ll have your own board of directors in your corner, including @bodespeaks plus a group of mentors, instructors, and coaches who`ve been exactly where you are.

Applications due October 1. Apply now at the link in bio.

10 3
Open post by 8thirtyfour with ID 18089775152664042
You asked, we delivered. Introducing the Women's Owners Network - a new program built for what comes first, joining our proven Fellowship model to support Michigan women at every stage of business ownership. Whether you've got a team of 10 or it's just you and your laptop, you deserve a room full of women who get it. Six months of leadership, finance, operations, capital access, paired with real support for the isolation, emotional volatility, and decision fatigue that come with owning your own business. You'll have your own board of directors in your corner, including @bodespeaks plus a group of mentors, instructors, and coaches who've been exactly where you are. Applications due October 1. Apply now at the link in bio.
Powered by  GDPR Cookie Compliance
Privacy Overview

This website uses cookies so that we can provide you with the best user experience possible. Cookie information is stored in your browser and performs functions such as recognising you when you return to our website and helping our team to understand which sections of the website you find most interesting and useful.