
Best Grand Rapids Dive Bars
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

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

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,

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,

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Edit: The original version of this blog included Anna’s House, but it’s come to our attention that they’ve contributed to a presidential candidate who doesn’t

Although some of us obviously stick to our (iced) red wine and White Claws (have we mentioned we’re throwing a Basic Party next month?), there

When the snow really starts to fall in Michigan it seems as though the entire state goes into hibernation. Why? Because there are few things

Today, February 7th, is “National Send a Card To a Friend Day.” Sandwiched between days like “National Pizza Day,” “National Selfie Day,” and other #hashtag-able

Today, it’s not enough to simply host a great event and hope that everyone enjoys it in the moment, the digital public demands more. They

About the organization – Grand Rapids Pride Center: The 29th annual Grand Rapids Pride Festival hosted by the Grand Rapids Pride Center (GRPC) is taking

We are addicted to networking and our community holds some pretty kickass events. We want to invite YOU, to come out with us and make

We’re closing up shop on 2016 and looking ahead to what 2017 has in store. Between special happenings for our clients and events we support

Last week, we sent web director Rebecca Dutcher and content director Lindsay Patton-Carson to the fifth annual Indiana Conference for Women. So, what’s a Grand

We love being a part of the Grand Rapids community. You probably already know this because you see us EVERYWHERE. Our specialty is to divide

There are a number of things we have to keep up on as communication professionals. But, there’s a lot of information out there, so we

The 4th Friday of every month is when we party with GR’s finest for Your Biz Your Town. This past week, Shelley and I chatted

A few of our favorite things are beer, wine and networking. This month’s Your Biz Your Town encompassed all of this in a short 15 minutes…and

Wow. Thank you. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for the love and support we felt firsthand at our 834 Summer S’moirée. You

Let’s get real for a quick second: the job market in Michigan, while recovering, is still nowhere near what it once was. Employment opportunities are increasingly
Whether you are an introvert or an extrovert, networking is a necessary evil, unless of course you work in a cave and are required to
When business gets overwhelming, simple yet important tasks such as community engagement, volunteering and participation often fall to the side. Participating and being active in
Longstanding West Michigan Company Expands With New Name & Brand Fettig, formerly known as AmeriTemp Staffing diversifies services to meet customer demand Grand Rapids, Mich.
For most of my nonprofit career, I’ve been involved in volunteer management, most recently as Manager of Volunteer Services for a small nonprofit with a
This afternoon, I will be presenting to the Grand Rapids Opportunities for Women organization on Marketing on a Shoestring Budget. This is one of my
Grand Rapids, Mich., April 26, 2012 — Smith Haughey Rice & Roegge’s marketing department and 834 Design & Marketing have been honored with the 2012
PR is so important to the success of any campaign, and should be weaved into all aspects of a company’s marketing. We are incredibly lucky
What a month July was, and August is shaping up to be just as full of opportunity for those looking to expand their network. Lots
June marks the beginning of summer fun and all the great events that go with it! Grab your sunscreen and take a swing at a
Personal branding is a must. It is open season for jobs and employers are on the look-out for the right candidate. With networking events, golf
April showers bring an outpouring of events to Grand Rapids! If you are a professionals looking to be build your personal brand, now is the
March Events With spring just around the corner, Grand Rapids is celebrating with lots of chances to connect in the month of March. There are
The Month for Love, Fun, and NETWORKING:Business professionals, are you looking for something fun to do, while still keeping warm? Below is a snap shot
Today I had the pleasure of speaking on personal brand at the Grand Rapids Young Professional’s Personal Growth Series. The topic – “Building Your Personal
The American Marketing Association West Michigan Chapter has announced its president and newest board members for the 2009-2010 year. Source: Grand Rapids Business Journal, October