April 28, 2017

Your Biz Your Town – Booze, bikes, science, and art

Share the goods.

This month’s Your Biz Your Town with Shelley Irwin was jam-packed with the brightest of organizations and businesses within West Michigan.
The full interview with Multi-Lab LLC., Russo’s International Market, West Michigan Center for Arts + Technology, and North Quarter of Grand Rapids can be found here.

Multi-Lab LLC.

Born and bred in West Michigan, Multi-Lab LLC. is an industry leader in lab furniture, design, and installation. Multi-Lab hires locals, produces Michigan-made products, and works with international clients. What’s not to love? For more info on this badass company, visit: multilab.net

Russo’s International Market

Alcohol delivery is now a “thing” thanks to Russo’s International Market. Fourth generation Russo family member, Eric Russo, discusses the logistics of the family-owned store’s grocery and alcohol delivery services. For more information on Russo’s delivery services, or to place your order, call (616) 942-2980.

West Michigan Center for Arts + Technology (WMCAT)

If you haven’t heard the news, WMCAT is moving to the vibrant West Side! WMCAT and Meijer are the only tenants that are currently confirmed for the upcoming “superblock” located between Bridge St. and Stocking Ave. Additionally, WMCAT will be re-airing its student-produced documentary Rhythm & Race: A History of African American Music in Grand Rapids, on May 11 at 7 p.m. at Wealthy Theatre. The viewing is free and no registration is required.
New this year to WMCAT’s lineup is their Summer Art Camps. These programs are offered to both GRPS and non-GRPS middle school and high school students. The three-day programs are offered at a variety of times and weeks throughout the summer. For more information, or to register for WMCAT’s Summer Art Camps click here.

North Quarter of Grand Rapids

The North side of Grand Rapids doesn’t get nearly enough love as it deserves. Support the North Quarter of Grand Rapids at the first-ever Tour De Quarter bike tour to showcase the changing landscape of the neighborhoods that compromise the North Quarter, including Cheshire, Creston, and Monroe North. This family friendly event will take place on May 20 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at City High School. For more information, click here.
Thanks for tuning in! Check back on Friday, May 26 for our next Your Biz Your Town.

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A little rain didn’t slow @bodespeaks down.

Kim was in Washington, D.C., this past week for #AUSA2026 - three days where Army leaders, industry partners, and the defense community come together for innovation, insight, and connection.

We can’t wait to hear some of her takeaways. Stay tuned for more soon.

@ausaorg #DefenseIndustry #Leadership #AUSA

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A little rain didn’t slow @bodespeaks down.

Kim was in Washington, D.C., this past week for #AUSA2026 - three days where Army leaders, industry partners, and the defense community come together for innovation, insight, and connection.

We can’t wait to hear some of her takeaways. Stay tuned for more soon.

@ausaorg #DefenseIndustry #Leadership #AUSA

Who made all these rules anyway?

Don’t wear color. Don’t share your ideas. Don’t put yourself out there. Don’t talk about your family.

We’re told to follow them, but @bodespeaks says question every single one. Then uncover your big hairy audacious goal, throw out the rulebook, and build a personal brand that actually works for you.

Thank you to Aggie and Cristy for having Kim on the @badass_women_in_business Podcast and, well... for being total badasses.

Listen to the full episode in bio.

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We had some fun in the office this week and asked some of the 8THIRTYFOUR team what “square up” means.

Surprisingly, the Gen Z of the group got it, but one of our Gen X’s did not (not saying any names…)

How do you “square up”?

#trending #fyp #squareup #agencylife

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We had some fun in the office this week and asked some of the 8THIRTYFOUR team what “square up” means.

Surprisingly, the Gen Z of the group got it, but one of our Gen X’s did not (not saying any names…)

How do you “square up”?

#trending #fyp #squareup #agencylife

The 834 Learning Hub is where we throw fun shindigs, where cool people come to work, where Big Deal Energy gathers, and where we push you to get uncomfortable.

It’s not your typical event or coworking space - and we like it that way. The lighting, colors, wallpaper, layout, and yes, the dogs, are all very intentional.

If you need a spot to host your offsite team training, leadership quarterly, photo shoot (dogs can be included), or you just need a space to network or cowork - reach out.

We got the goods:
- A sweet sound system
- State-of-the-art digital whiteboard
- A really big T.V. Like it’s big.
- Your own private entrance
- Free parking
- A dog (or two) if you ask nicely

Drop us a line at hello@8thirtyfour.com or click the link in bio to rent the Hub today.

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The 834 Learning Hub is where we throw fun shindigs, where cool people come to work, where Big Deal Energy gathers, and where we push you to get uncomfortable.

It’s not your typical event or coworking space - and we like it that way. The lighting, colors, wallpaper, layout, and yes, the dogs, are all very intentional.

If you need a spot to host your offsite team training, leadership quarterly, photo shoot (dogs can be included), or you just need a space to network or cowork - reach out.

We got the goods:
- A sweet sound system
- State-of-the-art digital whiteboard
- A really big T.V. Like it’s big.
- Your own private entrance
- Free parking
- A dog (or two) if you ask nicely

Drop us a line at hello@8thirtyfour.com or click the link in bio to rent the Hub today.

We love Dr. Karen May’s mission.

What if we taught our daughters AND our sons about women’s health, hormones, and pregnancy? Not as a whispered “talk” or a one-time awkward conversation. Just normal dinner-table stuff.

The girls deserve to know what’s coming (perimenopause shouldn’t be a surprise party nobody wanted). And the boys? They’ll be partners, dads, coworkers, and bosses to women going through all of it.

Thank you, Dr. May, for sharing your best practices to keep the women’s health conversation going at our Uncomfortable Conversations | The Pause event.

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We love Dr. Karen May’s mission.

What if we taught our daughters AND our sons about women’s health, hormones, and pregnancy? Not as a whispered “talk” or a one-time awkward conversation. Just normal dinner-table stuff.

The girls deserve to know what’s coming (perimenopause shouldn’t be a surprise party nobody wanted). And the boys? They’ll be partners, dads, coworkers, and bosses to women going through all of it.

Thank you, Dr. May, for sharing your best practices to keep the women’s health conversation going at our Uncomfortable Conversations | The Pause event.

Showing up to an interview with an iced coffee? Not the move… unless it’s for @bodespeaks

#icedcoffee #agency #PR #trending #grandrapids