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Happy ArtPrize!
Seriously though…do traffic and pedestrian laws go out the window during this 2 week period?
Back to the point of this blog…another episode of Your Biz Your Town with WGVU’s Shelley Irwin and myself (Kim Bode)….oh and our guests.
In no particular order we welcomed the following organizations/events to chat about their upcoming happenings. Get involved.

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Rockstar guests…a little blurry.

Avenue for the Arts
The Avenue for the Arts is a neighborhood title for the South Division commercial corridor. They are residential, commercial and nonprofit groups working together in a creative community, who are residents in Heartside, and active participants in shaping change in the neighborhood. In 2005, they choose the Avenue for the Arts as a title to represent their commercial corridor and the projects and events that they create.
They have lots coming up – Free Radical, ArtPrize Pop-Up Shops  and more. Check it out here.
GR GiveCamp
GiveCamp is a weekend-long event (November 7 – 9) where technology professionals – from designers, developers and database administrators to marketers and web strategists – donate their time to provide solutions for non-profit organizations.
Nonprofit deadline is October 1st.
Volunteers are desperately needed,  find out more here.

Who doesn't love a good selfie?
Who doesn’t love a good selfie?

Quit Whining, Start Writing Conference
Splattered Ink Press will host Quit Whining Start Writing 2014 Writers’ Conference at Grand Valley State University’s L. William Seidman Center in downtown Grand Rapids on October 17-18. The conference, designed for authors of all levels (beginner to published), will connect writers with editors, agents, and marketing and PR professionals. Author Sue Silverman will kick-off the conference at an evening opening reception on Friday, October 17 hosted by WZZM TV 13’s Val Lego. A full day of workshops featuring experienced speakers is planned for Saturday, October 18 from 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Register here.
Happy Friday everyone! Enjoy your weekend and get back out there on Monday.

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Iced coffee is having a moment right now… and we’re sitting back and giving ours a celebratory shake.

IYKYK: would you bring one to an interview?

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Iced coffee is having a moment right now… and we’re sitting back and giving ours a celebratory shake. IYKYK: would you bring one to an interview? Tell us below. #icedcoffee #trending #fyp #jobinterview #smallbusiness

Here’s the real behind-the-scenes of events: iconic @bodespeaks tees, dog diapers (don’t ask), and the people that make it all look easy.

Glamorous? Obviously.

Check out what we’ve been working on for yourself. Register now for Uncomfortable Conversations The Pause at the link in bio.

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Here’s the real behind-the-scenes of events: iconic @bodespeaks tees, dog diapers (don’t ask), and the people that make it all look easy. Glamorous? Obviously. Check out what we’ve been working on for yourself. Register now for Uncomfortable Conversations The Pause at the link in bio.

We’re officially two days out…

Uncomfortable Conversations | The Pause is happening this Thursday, Sept 24, and we’re getting real about perimenopause with a panel of industry experts who have the answers (see our speaker spotlights for more details).

Come for the expert insight. Stay because you get to hang with us.

Registration closes soon. Grab your spot at the link in bio.

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We’re officially two days out… Uncomfortable Conversations | The Pause is happening this Thursday, Sept 24, and we’re getting real about perimenopause with a panel of industry experts who have the answers (see our speaker spotlights for more details). Come for the expert insight. Stay because you get to hang with us. Registration closes soon. Grab your spot at the link in bio.

Introducing our third speaker for Uncomfortable Conversations | The Pause, happening this Thursday.

Meet @bitnermd, co-founder of @true.womenshealth, a concierge practice in West Michigan, focused on helping women thrive through midlife while reducing chronic conditions such as obesity, cardiovascular disease, depression, and diabetes.

Dr. Bitner is a board-certified OB/GYN specializing in midlife, menopause, and sexual health. She’s the author of I Want to Age Like That! and has published peer-reviewed research on menopause care. She was named Menopause Practitioner of the Year by The Menopause Society in 2015. Dr. Bitner is committed to translating evidence into practical, scalable solutions that improve women’s health, confidence, and participation at work and in life. We’re beyond excited to have her join our panel discussion this Thursday.

Register now to hear from Dr. Bitner and our industry experts at The Pause on September 24th.

Secure your spot at the link in bio.

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Introducing our third speaker for Uncomfortable Conversations | The Pause, happening this Thursday. Meet @bitnermd, co-founder of @true.womenshealth, a concierge practice in West Michigan, focused on helping women thrive through midlife while reducing chronic conditions such as obesity, cardiovascular disease, depression, and diabetes. Dr. Bitner is a board-certified OB/GYN specializing in midlife, menopause, and sexual health. She’s the author of I Want to Age Like That! and has published peer-reviewed research on menopause care. She was named Menopause Practitioner of the Year by The Menopause Society in 2015. Dr. Bitner is committed to translating evidence into practical, scalable solutions that improve women’s health, confidence, and participation at work and in life. We’re beyond excited to have her join our panel discussion this Thursday. Register now to hear from Dr. Bitner and our industry experts at The Pause on September 24th. Secure your spot at the link in bio.

Every WOSB deserves support, access, guidance, and a network, because when they have it, they’re unstoppable.

Just because you be small, does not mean you are not mighty. The Women’s Owners Network will accept its first cohort this November. Applications are due October 1.

Thank you to @lakemichigan_cu for partnering with us to provide this program. Their support means we can offer this at a significantly lower cost to business owners.

Go apply at the link in bio.

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Every WOSB deserves support, access, guidance, and a network, because when they have it, they’re unstoppable. Just because you be small, does not mean you are not mighty. The Women’s Owners Network will accept its first cohort this November. Applications are due October 1. Thank you to @lakemichigan_cu for partnering with us to provide this program. Their support means we can offer this at a significantly lower cost to business owners. Go apply at the link in bio.
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