First off, dive is a relative term; these places are pretty damn awesome. Some of us have been frequenting them for a long time, no need to go into details, while a lot of our team has never had the pleasure. Here are our team’s (well a few of us) favorite Grand Rapids Dive Bars. […]
Instead of cold-messaging on LinkedIn, we recommend spending time building your network in a thoughtful and strategic way. If you’re early on in your career, or have just never understood the value of having a network, we’re breaking it down for you because it is, without a doubt, the single most important thing you can […]
Hi, 👋🏼 As you’ve probably noticed from our socials, we are in a new location on the NE side of Grand Rapids, known as Creston, and we are VERY excited about it. Creston is where 8THIRTYFOUR was born, and it is very special to all of us, which is why we made a big investment […]
As we all come out of hibernation a few pounds heavier and with questionable social skills, it seems like a great time to outline a few dos and don’ts of networking. We’ve slowly been easing into in-person events, and boy, are those awkward. It’s like we’ve all forgotten how to hold conversations face-to-face. Do you […]
Listen, you don’t need another blog on why you need or should shop local. What you do need is a list of the cool shit you can buy from kickass local businesses for the upcoming holidays. Be a hero, not a zero and shop these amazing retailers. Mitten Brewing Company It’s beer and pizza, do […]
It seemed like a good time to write a blog on empowering and lifting each other up. You might be working from home, but you can still pass on the positive vibes to others. We do live in the technology age.As you know, the political environment is particularly contentious—for good reason—and that seems to be […]
It is possible to build a network from the comfort of your couch. COVID has changed the way we interact with each other, but it doesn’t have to stop you from growing professionally and connecting with peers. There is nothing more important in your career than expanding the group of individuals you know. Here are […]
Aaah…summer. We know Michigan summer looks different this year due to quarantine, social distancing, masks and limited togetherness, but that doesn’t mean we can’t enjoy Grand Rapids patios. We especially love that Grand Rapids created social zones to give our local restaurants more room to serve our community and offset the revenue loss of cutting […]
In the past week, we have launched several robust digital ad campaigns for our clients to communicate their ability to assist during COVID-19. In the midst of a crisis, companies innovating, finding opportunity and staying visible will be in the best position when we start to come out of this. As small businesses, we are […]
We like to ‘get down, get down,’ which is why we LOVE events. There is nothing better than creating a kickass theme and inviting all your friends, co-workers and clients to hang at your office while enjoying boozie watermelon slushies and engaging in a friendly game of champagne bong. You, too, can reap the rewards […]
