Podcasts about downtown grand rapids

Today we're broadcasting live from the West Michigan Golf Show inside DeVos Place in Downtown Grand Rapids. The show is happening today through Saturday - get your tickets at https://showspan.com/wmg/. Throughout our first two hours, we were joined by PGA Rules Official Mark Wilson so he and Huge could talk all about the upcoming Golf season. They also talked about the headlines surrounding the World of Golf, like what's happening between the PGA Tour and LIV Tour, what's missing from both of those Tours, they talked about the new TGL, talked about all the great Golf we have in Michigan, and so much more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today we're broadcasting live from the West Michigan Golf Show inside DeVos Place in Downtown Grand Rapids. The show is happening today through Saturday - get your tickets at https://showspan.com/wmg/. Throughout our first two hours, we were joined by PGA Rules Official Mark Wilson so he and Huge could talk all about the upcoming Golf season. They also talked about the headlines surrounding the World of Golf, like what's happening between the PGA Tour and LIV Tour, what's missing from both of those Tours, they talked about the new TGL, talked about all the great Golf we have in Michigan, and so much more. At the end of the second hour, we were joined by Nic Lapienski who own the Alpine Golf Club, North Kent Golf Course, and Arrowhead Golf & Grill. He talked about what they've been doing in the off-season, improvements coming to the courses, and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today we're broadcasting live from the West Michigan Golf Show inside DeVos Place in Downtown Grand Rapids. The show is happening today through Saturday - get your tickets at https://showspan.com/wmg/. Throughout our first two hours, we were joined by PGA Rules Official Mark Wilson so he and Huge could talk all about the upcoming Golf season. They also talked about the headlines surrounding the World of Golf, like what's happening between the PGA Tour and LIV Tour, what's missing from both of those Tours, they talked about the new TGL, talked about all the great Golf we have in Michigan, and so much more. At the end of the second hour, we were joined by Nic Lapienski who own the Alpine Golf Club, North Kent Golf Course, and Arrowhead Golf & Grill. He talked about what they've been doing in the off-season, improvements coming to the courses, and more. In our final hour, we were joined by Josh Garvey from Doeren Mayhew as well as Lomas Brown for our weekly Lions/NFL segment. Huge, Josh, and Lomas talked about our Detroit Lions in the off-season. During that time, they gave their thoughts the possibility of Myles Garrett and/or Cooper Kupp coming to the Lions, they gave their predictions for the Super Bowl, and more. We were then joined by Bill Hobson from Michigan Golf Live. He and Huge talked about what's missing from the PGA Tour, talked about the popularity of simulator Golf, talked about new names to keep an eye out on the PGA Tour, and more. We wrapped up the show talking with Carolyn Alt from the West Michigan Golf Show. She and Huge talked about all of the great things you'll be able to find there over the next few days.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this week's program, WYCE station manager Phil Tower speaks with Bill Kirk, Communications Director with Downtown Grand Rapids Inc. Downtown Grand Rapids Inc. (DGRI) is the organization responsible for city building and place management in the urban core of the City of Grand Rapids, Michigan. Established in 2013, DGRI serves as the singular management entity for the combined operations of the Downtown Development Authority, the Downtown Improvement District , and the Monroe North Tax Increment Finance Authority. Bill spoke with us about the World of Winter Festival is a free, outdoor celebration in Downtown Grand Rapids, Michigan, celebrating winter through art, events, and activities for all ages. The festival is from January 10 - March 2, 2025, and is presented by Downtown Grand Rapids Inc. World of Winter transforms the city into a winter wonderland each year. Now in its 6th year, World of Winter features stunning art installations, interactive exhibits, and live performances, offering a unique way to embrace the season and enjoy the beauty of winter.  Online: The World of Winter Festival  Online: Downtown Grand Rapids Inc.  

In this week's program, Phil Tower speaks with Jennifer Kasper, assistant director with MobileGR. We covered a number of issues in our conversation, including some soon to happen. Parking increases at meters and city own parking ramps for the city of grand Rapids, we also discussed the use of bikes and electric scooters, as well as DAH Routes, riding the Rapid and the cities effort at creating calmer neighborhoods, using transportation solutions. Mobile GR is a City of Grand Rapids department that works to provide safe, reliable, affordable, and diverse transportation options. Mobile GR operates city-owned parking systems and maintains many aspects of transportation and safety infrastructure within the City of Grand Rapids and Kent County. Online: Mobile GR

The guys make a return to the studio after Darryl's bachelor weekend in Cancun. Wayne & Darryl recap some of the highlights & memorable moments. After a couple days in Chicago, Jamele recaps a trip to The Windy City & gives his thoughts on their traffic. As the guys head into the studio, Big Sean releases his On The Radar freestyle which leaves them underwhelmed overall. They give their brief thoughts on the assassination attempt on the former president in Pennsylvania last weekend & share some predictions moving forward. Jaylen Brown makes the news after pulling up to NBA Summer League with his girlfriend, Kysre Gondrezick & Angel Reese. They dive into the comments that went viral from Brown at the game, him not being on the roster this summer for USA Basketball & pose the question to each other if they're getting flown out or not. Listen now to the full episode! Wine featured this week was: House of Brown 2021 Red Blend A huge thank you to GR Noir in Downtown Grand Rapids for providing the bottle. Be sure to check them out if you're downtown looking for a glass of wine & good jazz. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/musicinthebottle/support

Today the show is broadcasting from Doeren Mayhew in Downtown Grand Rapids. Throughout the entire broadcast, we talked Michigan Athletics as we were joined by Chris Balas and Clayton Sayfie from theWolverine.com, former Michigan Head Basketball Coach John Beilein, and Josh Garvey who is the Managing Shareholder at the Grand Rapids Doeren Mayhew. In the first two hours, Huge, Chris and Clayton talked about what Dusty May has been doing with Michigan Basketball in the off-season, talked about how much NIL and the Transfer Portal have changed College Athletics, they looked ahead to Sherrone Moore's first season as Head Football Coach, talked about what that Football team and season will look like, and so much more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today the show is broadcasting from Doeren Mayhew in Downtown Grand Rapids. Throughout the entire broadcast, we talked Michigan Athletics as we were joined by Chris Balas and Clayton Sayfie from theWolverine.com, former Michigan Head Basketball Coach John Beilein, and Josh Garvey who is the Managing Shareholder at the Grand Rapids Doeren Mayhew. In the first two hours, Huge, Chris and Clayton talked about what Dusty May has been doing with Michigan Basketball in the off-season, talked about how much NIL and the Transfer Portal have changed College Athletics, they looked ahead to Sherrone Moore's first season as Head Football Coach, talked about what that Football team and season will look like, and so much more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today the show is broadcasting from Doeren Mayhew in Downtown Grand Rapids. Throughout the entire broadcast, we talked Michigan Athletics as we were joined by Chris Balas and Clayton Sayfie from theWolverine.com, former Michigan Head Basketball Coach John Beilein, and Josh Garvey who is the Managing Shareholder at the Grand Rapids Doeren Mayhew. In the first two hours, Huge, Chris and Clayton talked about what Dusty May has been doing with Michigan Basketball in the off-season, talked about how much NIL and the Transfer Portal have changed College Athletics, they looked ahead to Sherrone Moore's first season as Head Football Coach, talked about what that Football team and season will look like, and so much more. In the final hour, Huge was joined by John Beilein and Josh Garvey so they could have their weekly "Talking Hoops" segment. They guys gave their thoughts on the NBA Finals, talked about who some of the stand-out players have been, talked about how Dallas and Boston stack up against each other, gave their predictions on which team wins it all, talked about why Playoff Basketball feels different this year, talked about the Pistons, Michigan Basketball, and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today we're broadcasting live from the Grand Rapids Boat Show happening all weekend at DeVos Place in Downtown Grand Rapids. Throughout the show we were joined by some of the great folks connected to the boat show to hear all about what they have to offer this weekend. We also talked about the Tigers, College hoops, Volleyball, NASCAR, and more as we were joined by some of our great guests. In our first hour we were joined by Dan Hasty who is the voice of our Whitecaps and the Grand Rapids Rise. He and Huge talked about the Tigers in the off-season and previewed what they think this year will look like. They also talked about Caitlyn Clark and how great she's been playing, talked about the GR Rise, and so much more. We wrapped up the first hour with Ben Nielsen from the Boat Show. He filled us in on some of the cool boats you'll be able to find at the boat show, as well as some of the other cool things you'll be able to find inside DeVos Place. In our second hour, we were joined by Dan Hasty to talk some more baseball and volleyball. We were then joined by Jeff Striegle who is the voice of NASCAR on the Motor Racing Network. He and Huge talked about the Daytona 500 happening on Sunday, told us how Carson Hocevar did in the qualifying round, and more. We wrapped up the hour with Rex Hoggard from the Golf Channel. He and Huge talked about Tiger dropping out of the Genesis Invitational after 6 holes. We kicked off the final hour talking some more golf as Bill Hobson from Michigan Golf Live joined us. He and Huge talked about Tiger backing out of the Genesis Invitational, gave their thoughts on where the LIV Tour's popularity is at with people, and more. We then played our earlier interview with NASCAR Driver Carson Hocevar, as he'll be racing in the Daytona 500 this weekend. We wrapped up the show with Bill Flohr and Matt Garbarino who are connected to the Inaugural Folds of Honor Michigan Gala happening at Noto's in Grand Rapids on February 24. Bill filled us in on what this event is all about and told us about his connection to Folds of Honor.  Matt is a Police officer who will be running from American Dunes to Noto's to help raise awareness for Folds of Honor and their mission. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today we're broadcasting live from the Grand Rapids Boat Show happening all weekend at DeVos Place in Downtown Grand Rapids. Throughout the show we were joined by some of the great folks connected to the boat show to hear all about what they have to offer this weekend. We also talked about the Tigers, College hoops, Volleyball, NASCAR, and more as we were joined by some of our great guests. In our first hour we were joined by Dan Hasty who is the voice of our Whitecaps and the Grand Rapids Rise. He and Huge talked about the Tigers in the off-season and previewed what they think this year will look like. They also talked about Caitlyn Clark and how great she's been playing, talked about the GR Rise, and so much more. We wrapped up the first hour with Ben Nielsen from the Boat Show. He filled us in on some of the cool boats you'll be able to find at the boat show, as well as some of the other cool things you'll be able to find inside DeVos Place.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Have you ever wanted to live within a short distance from, without being in Grand Rapids? This is possible in Allendale, Michigan, just a short 20-minute drive from Downtown Grand Rapids. Housing Options in Allendale (0:11) Recreation Opportunities (00:48) Dining in Allendale (01:40) Grand Valley State University (02:19) Contact us now: Call or Text: (616) 330-2555 Email: info@marketgr.com Moving to Grand Rapids? Pick up our FREE relocation guide! https://mailchi.mp/8b5aff1055a5/relocation-guide More from Group Realtors: Website

Ever wonder what the ideal mix of big-city amenities and small-town vibes looks like? You're going to find it right here in downtown Grand Rapids. About Downtown GR (0:20) Downtown Grand Rapids Attractions (1:30) Art and Music throughout Downtown (2:20) Food and Beverage Options Downtown GR (3:03) Downtown Grand Rapids Events (3:35) Contact us now: Call or Text: (616) 330-2555 Email: info@marketgr.com Moving to Grand Rapids? Pick up our FREE relocation guide! https://mailchi.mp/8b5aff1055a5/relocation-guide More from Group Realtors: Website

This week we turn our focus to ArtPrize, the annual international art competition and cultural event that is held in Grand Rapids in the fall. We've got the scoop on all that is new and different this year, plus some of the incredible community partnerships like SmartArt, that make ArtPrize a truly unique experience. A collaboration among the City of Grand Rapids, Downtown Grand Rapids, Inc. (DGRI), and Kendall College of Art and Design of Ferris State University (KCAD), ArtPrize celebrates its 14th year of bringing all sorts of art and artistic experience to the world.New to the ArtPrize scene is their executive director, Catlin Whitington, who just joined the team in March, and moved to GR from Austin, Texas. Not only do we hear about what exactly is happening with ArtPrize this year, but we also ask just what has captured Whitington's big Texas heart in West Michigan. Our friends at Consumers Energy join us to share the story of SmartArt. This special part of ArtPrize partners Consumers Energy with Grand Rapids Public School students in a unique way. Students have the opportunity to create an individual, unique piece of art that brings new ideas about sustainable energy to the forefront and into the discussion. Joshua Paciorek, West Michigan Media Relations Specialist and Spokesman for Consumers Energy stops by to share all the details. On September 17, Consumers Energy will reveal the top twenty high school students' art entries, as well as the winner of the SmartArt scholarship at an event that the whole community is invited to at Studio Park. Following themes of renewable energy, energy efficiency, and sustainability, you can see the student's art on display at 40 Monroe Center St NW #105, Grand Rapids, MI 49503 through October 1.Get more information on the SmartArt Celebration here: Consumers Energy SmartArt Celebration September 17To really go “behind the mitten” on SmartArt, we also talked with Dan Van Till, Coordinator of Fine Art at Grand Rapids Public Schools. We learn why this art competition that incorporates sustainability into its very design, is both necessary and an incredible opportunity for the right art student. He shares what he loves about not just the competition, but also about the celebration that happens on September 17. Seeing families and friends come together in such a public way to honor their kids has been an incredible part of the ArtPrize experience for Van Till. We round out the show with more details on exactly how ArtPrize will work this year, from artist venues, to how to vote throughout the two weeks. Catlin Whitington joins us again with everything you want to know about how it all works, and how you can make the most of your visit to Grand Rapids for this fun event. Follow John and Amy:Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/behindthemittenTwitter at @BehindTheMittenInstagram at @BehindTheMitten

This week we turn our focus to ArtPrize, the annual international art competition and cultural event that is held in Grand Rapids in the fall. We've got the scoop on all that is new and different this year, plus some of the incredible community partnerships like SmartArt, that make ArtPrize a truly unique experience. A collaboration among the City of Grand Rapids, Downtown Grand Rapids, Inc. (DGRI), and Kendall College of Art and Design of Ferris State University (KCAD), ArtPrize celebrates its 14th year of bringing all sorts of art and artistic experience to the world.Our friends at Consumers Energy join us to share the story of SmartArt. This special part of ArtPrize partners CE with Grand Rapids Public School students in a unique way. Students have the opportunity to create an individual, unique piece of art that brings new ideas about sustainable energy to the forefront and into the discussion. Joshua Paciorek, West Michigan Media Relations Specialist and Spokesman for Consumers Energy joins us to share all the details. On September 17, Consumers Energy will reveal the top ten high school students' art entries, as well as the winner of the SmartArt scholarship at an event that the whole community is invited to at Studio Park. Following themes of renewable energy, energy efficiency, and sustainability, you can see the student's art on display at 40 Monroe Center St NW #105, Grand Rapids, MI 49503 through October 1.Get more information on the SmartArt Celebration here: Consumers Energy SmartArt Celebration September 17

Throughout the next two hours we were joined by the coaches of the four College Hockey teams that will be taking part in this year's Great Lakes Invitational. It was just announced that the GLI and Van Andel Arena have signed a four year extension, so Hockey will be alive and well in Downtown Grand Rapids. We were joined by Erik Largen in our first hour, who is the Head Coach for the Alaska College Hockey team. He joined Huge talk about what it's like recruiting in Alaska, talked about what this GLI means to Alaska, and much more. We were then joined by Joe Shawhan who is the Head Hockey Coach for Michigan Tech. He and Huge talked about the GLI and how exciting it is to bring it to GR over the next 4 years, and more. We wrapped up the hour with Mike Guswiler, who is the President of the West Michigan Sports Commission. He and Huge talked about the growth of athletic events in West Michigan, discussed the Meijer State Games of Michigan, the GLI/Van Andel extension, and much more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today on the show, we're talking about the NBA Finals, the Great Lakes Invitational, MSU athletics, and much more as we were joined by some of our great guests. Huge started the show giving a tribute to his friend's daughter Molly Rasmussen. Molly passed away 3 years ago, so Huge sent out his love to the Rasmussen family and other families who have lost a child. We then moved on to talk about game 1 of the NBA Finals as we were joined by one of our NBA insiders, Anthony Clark Jr. He and Huge gave their thoughts on how well the Nuggets played last night, gave their updated predictions on how many games there will be in Finals, and much more. We were then joined by Ferris State University President Bill Pink for our weekly "Moving Ferris Forward" interview. He and Huge talked about the Jim Crowe traveling museum from Ferris State will be in downtown GR for the next 3 months. They also discussed orientation sessions for incoming students, what Dr. Pink and the FSU team are doing to bring people to Big Rapids, and so much more. Throughout the next two hours we were joined by the coaches of the four College Hockey teams that will be taking part in this year's Great Lakes Invitational. It was just announced that the GLI and Van Andel Arena have signed a four year extension, so Hockey will be alive and well in Downtown Grand Rapids. We were joined by Erik Largen in our first hour, who is the Head Coach for the Alaska College Hockey team. He joined Huge talk about what it's like recruiting in Alaska, talked about what this GLI means to Alaska, and much more. We were then joined by Joe Shawhan who is the Head Hockey Coach for Michigan Tech. He and Huge talked about the GLI and how exciting it is to bring it to GR over the next 4 years, and more. We wrapped up the hour with Mike Guswiler, who is the President of the West Michigan Sports Commission. He and Huge talked about the growth of athletic events in West Michigan, discussed the Meijer State Games of Michigan, the GLI/Van Andel extension, and much more. We continued talking about the GLI in our final hour as we were joined by Adam Nightingale, who is the Michigan State Head Hockey Coach. He came on with Huge to talk about taking over as Head Coach, discussed reshaping MSU's Hockey program, and also looked ahead to the GLI. We were then joined by Ferris State Hockey's Associate Head Coach Drew Famulak. He and Huge talked about Ferris State's connection with the GLI, how this extension came about, and more. We wrapped up the broadcast with MSU Head Basketball Coach Tom Izzo. Tom joined Huge to update us on his squad as they get ready for Summer work-outs. Huge also asked Tom if he was ever approached about the Head Coaching position for the Phoenix Suns, talked about NIL, the transfer portal and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today we're broadcasting live from the Grand Rapids Boat Show inside DeVos Place in Downtown Grand Rapids. Throughout the show, we were joined by some of the great folks from the GR Boat Show to talk all about the great deals they have to offer this weekend. We also talked some Tigers baseball, Michigan/Michigan State basketball, and so much more as we were joined by some of our great guests. We were joined by Dan Hasty in our first hour to talk about the Tigers and Spring Training, what the Tiger's still need, and much more. We were then joined by Henri Boucher from the GR Boat Show so he could tell us all about the cool boats and boating accessories you'll be able to find inside DeVos Place this weekend. Go to https://showspan.com/GRB/ to find out more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today we're broadcasting live from the Grand Rapids Boat Show inside DeVos Place in Downtown Grand Rapids. Throughout the show, we were joined by some of the great folks from the GR Boat Show to talk all about the great deals they have to offer this weekend. We also talked some Tigers baseball, Michigan/Michigan State basketball, and so much more as we were joined by some of our great guests. We were joined by Dan Hasty in our first hour to talk about the Tigers and Spring Training, what the Tiger's still need, and much more. We were then joined by Henri Boucher from the GR Boat Show so he could tell us all about the cool boats and boating accessories you'll be able to find inside DeVos Place this weekend. Go to https://showspan.com/GRB/ to find out more! We heard before the show that the Michigan/Michigan State basketball game will take place on Saturday. We were joined by Anthony Broome from theWolverine.com to talk about what he's heard regarding that game, something special that Michigan will be doing, and more. We were then joined by Tim Staudt from Staudt on Sports in Lansing to talk about what he's heard. He and Huge also talked about the vigil that took place last night in East Lansing, and more. We wrapped up the hour with Chris Wilson from the Action Water Sports. He told us about their locations around Michigan, what they have to offer at the GR Boat Show, and more! Find out more at https://actionwater.com/  We talked about the NFL in our final hour as Frank Schwab from Yahoo Sports joined us. He gave us his thoughts on the Super Bowl, how the Lions will do next season, where Aaron Rodgers will end up, and more. We were then joined by Dan Elve who is one of our Tigers insiders. He and Huge talked about the Tigers in the off-season, Spring Training, thoughts on the upcoming season, and more. We wrapped up the broadcast with Tom Izzo's speech from last nights MSU vigil.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today, we're broadcasting live from the West Michigan Golf Show inside of DeVos Place in Downtown Grand Rapids. Throughout the show, we were joined by some great guests as we prepare for the start of the Golf season. We also talked about some of the great offers that the Golf Show has to offer this weekend. We kicked off the show with Matt Golden who is the CEO at Tullymore. He told us about some of the great deals that Tullymore/St. Ives has to offer for the upcoming season, talked about some of the other cool things at the Golf Show, and more. We were then joined by Mark Wilson who runs the Ferris State PGA Golf Management program. He told us about what FSU's Golf booth has to offer this weekend, discussed Tiger Woods playing in an upcoming PGA match, and much more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today, we're broadcasting live from the West Michigan Golf Show inside of DeVos Place in Downtown Grand Rapids. Throughout the show, we were joined by some great guests as we prepare for the start of the Golf season. We also talked about some of the great offers that the Golf Show has to offer this weekend. We kicked off the show with Matt Golden who is the CEO at Tullymore. He told us about some of the great deals that Tullymore/St. Ives has to offer for the upcoming season, talked about some of the other cool things at the Golf Show, and more. We were then joined by Mark Wilson who runs the Ferris State PGA Golf Management program. He told us about what FSU's Golf booth has to offer this weekend, discussed Tiger Woods playing in an upcoming PGA match, and much more. In our second hour, we were joined by Whit Watson from the Golf Channel to continue the Golf conversation. He and Huge talked about players to keep an eye on in both the PGA and LPGA Tours this year. They also talked about how much the game of Golf has grown since the pandemic, and much more. We were then joined by Nicalas Lapienski from the North Kent Golf Course in Rockford. He and Huge talked about the growth of NK over the past year, what they have to offer, and more. We wrapped up the hour with Carolyn Alt from the West Michigan Golf Show. She and Huge talked about some more of the cool things that the Golf Show has to offer this year, what's new, and more. In our final hour, we were joined by Gary Lewandowki from the Tullymore Golf Resort. He told us about some of the specials that they're offering this weekend at the West Michigan Golf Show, when the course will be open, and more. We were then joined by Sonny Franks from the Meijer LPGA for Simply Give team. She told us about when the event is this year, what new and exciting things they'll have to offer, and more. We were then joined by Wendy Traschen from the Dow Great Lakes Bay Invitational team. She told us about changes to the Midland Country Club Course, what the GLBI will have to offer this year, and more. We wrapped up the show with Alex Hughes from The Treetops Resort in Gaylord. He joined us to tell us all about the "Par 3 Challenge" at the Golf Show this weekend, and what you have a shot at winning. He also talked about all of the proceeds from the Challenge going to "Folds of Honor."See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today, we're broadcasting live from the Annual Michigan Association of Chiefs of Police Convention at the Amway Grand Plaza in Downtown Grand Rapids. Throughout the show we were joined by some of the great first responders from across the State of Michigan to talk about the Chiefs of Police mission, to let people know how to they can get involved, and so much more. We also talked about the Super Bowl, Red Wings and Griffins Hockey, the Grand Rapids Gold, and more. We kicked off the show with Luke Sherman who is in charge of the First Responders program with Folds of Honor. He joined Huge to talk about Folds opening up their foundation to the children of First Responders who are hurt or killed in the line of duty. We were then joined by Bob Stevenson who is the Executive Director for the Michigan Association of Chiefs of Police and Kim Koster who is the Director of Public Safety/Police Chief for Wyoming. They joined Huge to talk about their need for people to join the force, different positions available, informed us how how you can get involved, and much more. In our second hour, we were joined by Mike Knuble who is the Assistant Coach of the Grand Rapids Griffins. He and Huge talked about how the Griffins and Wings are doing at this point in the season, discussed a Purple Community Event happening at Southside Arena this weekend, which will raise funds for Van Andel Institute Cancer & Parkinson's research. We were then joined by Chief Jon Gale who is the Chief of Police for Norton Shores. He told us about how Law Enforcement is reaching out to Children, discussed recruiting for Norton Shores, and much more. We wrapped up the hour with Mike McCann who is the Senior Director of Law Enforcement Relations, and Larry Weeks who is the Chief of Police for Eaton Rapids. They joined Huge to talk about why they dedicated their lives to Law Enforcement, the Chiefs of Police having 4,000 job openings, and much more. We kicked off the final hour talking some basketball with Trey Conner, the Vice President of the Grand Rapids Gold. He and Huge talked about the tonight and tomorrow's games for the GR Gold downtown, discussed their favorite NBA players of all time, and much more. We were then joined by our good friend Johnny Brann Sr. from "Voice for the Badge." He told us about his love and respect for the Military and Law Enforcement, discussed "Voice for the Badge" and their mission, and more. We were then joined by Ron Wiles who is the Chief of Police for Grand Blanc and the Deputy Director of the Michigan Association of Chiefs of Police. He joined Huge to talk about his commitment to community and Law Enforcement, the need for more people, and much more. We wrapped up the show with John Smith from Great Lakes Segway talking about their involvement with Law Enforcement.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today, we're broadcasting live from the Annual Michigan Association of Chiefs of Police Convention at the Amway Grand Plaza in Downtown Grand Rapids. Throughout the show we were joined by some of the great first responders from across the State of Michigan to talk about the Chiefs of Police mission, to let people know how to they can get involved, and so much more. We also talked about the Super Bowl, Red Wings and Griffins Hockey, the Grand Rapids Gold, and more. We kicked off the show with Luke Sherman who is in charge of the First Responders program with Folds of Honor. He joined Huge to talk about Folds opening up their foundation to the children of First Responders who are hurt or killed in the line of duty. We were then joined by Bob Stevenson who is the Executive Director for the Michigan Association of Chiefs of Police and Kim Koster who is the Director of Public Safety/Police Chief for Wyoming. They joined Huge to talk about their need for people to join the force, different positions available, informed us how how you can get involved, and much more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Winter months often lead to slower economic activity. World of Winter is bringing visitors to our downtown. Over 7000 people visited downtown during the festival's opening weekend. With two months and dozens of events to go, we're excited to see thousands more visitors and new art installations as the festival progresses. Many of these art installations are coming from artists with a worldwide audience. In the Episode we speak with Richard App & Kim Van Driel of Downtown Grand Rapids, Inc. to learn more about what visitors can expect at World of Winter and learn more about the logistics of putting on the festival, and why this is an important event for businesses.

Winter months often lead to slower economic activity. World of Winter is bringing visitors to our downtown. Over 7000 people visited downtown during the festival's opening weekend. With two months and dozens of events to go, we're excited to see thousands more visitors and new art installations as the festival progresses. Many of these art installations are coming from artists with a worldwide audience. In the Episode we speak with Richard App & Kim Van Driel of Downtown Grand Rapids, Inc. to learn more about what visitors can expect at World of Winter and learn more about the logistics of putting on the festival, and why this is an important event for businesses.

ArtPrize recently announced they were ending their original experiment started in 2009. This led to headlines like "ArtPrize is calling it quits". ArtPrize is in fact, not calling it quits. The original nonprofit is closing it's doors, but ArtPrize is finding new life with Kendall College of Art and Design, the City of Grand Rapids, and Downtown Grand Rapids, Inc. We sat down with Tara McCrackin, the President of Kendall College of Art and Design to learn more about what's on the horizon for ArtPrize.

ArtPrize recently announced they were ending their original experiment started in 2009. This led to headlines like "ArtPrize is calling it quits". ArtPrize is in fact, not calling it quits. The original nonprofit is closing it's doors, but ArtPrize is finding new life with Kendall College of Art and Design, the City of Grand Rapids, and Downtown Grand Rapids, Inc. We sat down with Tara McCrackin, the President of Kendall College of Art and Design to learn more about what's on the horizon for ArtPrize.

Today, we are going to talk about downtown condo living in Grand Rapids! If you want to be in an awesome, walkable community where you can just stay here and have everything you need, this is Downtown Grand Rapids condo living. The Fitzgerald Building (01:15) Riverhouse Condominiums (01:59) Monroe Center (02:54) Plaza Towers (03:43) Boardwalk Condominiums (04:27) Get more from May Group Realtors at https://marketgrandrapids.com or over on Instagram @maygroupgr and @livingingrandrapids

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There is always so much happening in and around Grand Rapids and today we're talking about the FREE Outdoor Fitness Classes put on by Downtown Grand Rapids, Inc and Priority Health. These classes run Monday through Saturdays until September 3rd so there's still time to take advantage of the wide variety of classes (so many more than we even talked about today!) and get outside for your workout. Get all the info on class styles, locations, and times here: https://www.grandrapidsmi.gov/Government/Departments/Parks-and-Recreation/Recreation/Free-Outdoor-Fitness-Classes All classes are weather permitting so check out their Facebook page or call the cancellation hotline at 616.456.3699 for up-to-date cancellation information. Get more from May Group Realtors at http://marketgrandrapids.com or over on Instagram @maygroupgr.

A professional DJ, Grand Rapids socialite, and my friend, Adrian Butler (DJ AB) was part of the Windows Project in Grand Rapids, Michigan in May 2020. When riots began to break out following the murders of George Floyd, the Windows Project turned boarded-up windows into canvases, allowing local artists to use them as a catalyst for social change. The result? Downtown Grand Rapids became a living, breathing art museum, sparking conversations and touching hearts as we stepped through a pivotal moment in our country's history together. As two local Grand Rapids citizens and supporters of the arts, it was an honor to reflect on this experience with Adrian, and to hear his personal experience with the healing impacts of the arts during this time. Keep up with DJ AB: @abisadrianbutlerwww.everythingab.com

The World of Winter has come to Grand Rapids and our team is super excited to check it out so today we're talking all about some of the cool attractions, events, and things to check out during this outdoor festival. World of Winter takes place across Downtown Grand Rapids from January 7th-March 6th. Check out their website for all the details and event information! Get more from May Group Realtors at marketgrandrapids.com or over on Instagram @maygroupgr.

Jeffrey Mosher gets together with Tom Ross, CEO, Grand River Aseptic Manufacturing (GRAM), Grand Rapids, Michigan. Their discussion revolved around a recent $50 Million Facility Groundbreaking which outlines future for sterile fill and finishing manufacturing in West Michigan. Among the questions covered: How long has GRAM been serving West Michigan and employing skilled labor jobs? How much space is GRAM already occupying in the Downtown Grand Rapids area? What will this new facility be creating and manufacturing? How will GRAM continue to support this type of manufacturing well into the future? If folks want to learn more about opportunities with GRAM how can they find you?

We love so many neighborhoods in Grand Rapids, but when you're looking for that city vibe, the best place to go is right to the heart of Downtown Grand Rapids. Downtown is full of things to do, places to eat, shows to see, and so much more! Today we're telling you about 4 amazing places to check out when you're in Downtown GR and looking for that city vibe. MDRD - https://amwaygrand.com/dining/mdrd Children's Museum - https://www.grcm.org/ Studio Park - https://studioparkgr.com/ Downtown Market - http://downtownmarketgr.com/ Get more from May Group Realtors at marketgrandrapids.com or over on Instagram @maygroupgr.

In today's episode, Lauren takes us throughout the vicious killing spree of Carl Eugene Watts that spread across the state and over state borders. Then Nora tells the story of the murder-suicide that took place in the Judd-White house (now known as the Michigan Bell Telephone Company) in Downtown Grand Rapids.

In this episode Eric Hultgren heads to Grand Rapids, MI to talk with Veverly Austin and Mel Trombley about the Arts Marketplace at Studio Park. The Marketplace at Studio Park exists to create opportunities and remove barriers for women and minority-owned businesses, equipping them to have a presence in Downtown Grand Rapids and scale their business.

In this episode Eric Hultgren heads to Grand Rapids, MI to talk with Veverly Austin and Mel Trombley about the Arts Marketplace at Studio Park. The Marketplace at Studio Park exists to create opportunities and remove barriers for women and minority-owned businesses, equipping them to have a presence in Downtown Grand Rapids and scale their business.

This week we talk with Marissa Fellows, corporate dropout (at least for now) who discovered there's more to life than a job title. Marissa moved back home in her 30's and discovered a deeper calling and meaning in life. We talk corporate America, pushing yourself past your limits, and finding value in life outside of work. Marissa is the founder of @dinnerclubgr and recently worked on an installation called Sunshine Alley in Downtown Grand Rapids. Message @mcallief for details and to connect with her. As always you can contact Samantha Denman @samantharuthphotos or www.samantharuthphotos.com. Have an idea for an episode? Contact her now! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/extrasauce/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/extrasauce/support

MDHHS clarifies statewide COVID-19 rules replacing Gov. Whitmer's orders. Grand Rapids Clerk's Office extends hours for in-person voter registration, absentee ballot applications. 2020 census count ends Thursday with Grand Rapids official reporting nearly all residents likely counted. Downtown Grand Rapids street designated "Breonna Taylor Way" after City Commission approval. Grand Rapids Police Department hosting two gun buyback events. The Rapidian encourages local residents to share their own stories related to civic, economic, and public health developments in the Grand Rapids area on The Rapidian's platform. To get started as a community reporter, visit TheRapidian.org/write. https://therapidian.org/community-updates-october-13 https://therapidian.org/community-updates-thursday-oct-15 https://www.michigan.gov/coronavirus/0,9753,7-406-98178_98455-541962--,00.html https://mvic.sos.state.mi.us/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2OCBVESBqRA https://www.grandrapidsmi.gov/Government/Departments/Police-Department/Grand-Rapids-Police-Department-Draft-Strategic-Plan-Fiscal-Year-2021-2023

This episode on the Michigan Golf podcast we're talking The Mines. A great golf course just outside the city of Grand Rapids that's rich in history from, you guessed it, West Michigan's mining days of the the late 1800's! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Heller #Opinionaters. On this episode (132), DeVonta' pops up in Downtown Grand Rapids and pods with some dope guests and just talk some good talk. #ADPartner:Download the Audible app and receive a 30-Day Free Trial and FREE BOOK NOW. Click the link below and start your audible experience today!www.audibletrail.com/tobpodcastFollow us on Social Media:Instagram:www.instagram.com/tob__podcast/Twitter:mobile.twitter.com/tob__podcastFacebook:m.facebook.com/theopinionatedbru…od/?ref=bookmarksFollow DeVonta on Social Media:Instagram:www.instagram.com/devontas_world/Twitter:mobile.twitter.com/devontas_WorldIf you're interested in collaborating becoming an Advertising Partner with us and The DeVonta's World Podcast, please click below for information:www.tyronzahicks.com/advertisingpartnersSubscribe to us on youtube!https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCumENGAPn7vVnY-WooTgT9g?view_as=subscriberIf you would like to make a donation to our podcast & network, click the link below:www.tyronzahicks.com/donateSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/THCNetwork)

Evan Haskill, lifelong resident of Grand Rapids, MI, former host of The ABV Network's The Bourbon Show and The Bourbon Daily, returns to the network with a Grand Rapids based, interview podcast, to tell the stories behind the people, businesses, and personalities that make GR a great Midwestern town to call home. Bourbon Neat. Brought to you by Big O's Café in Downtown Grand Rapids, MI.

Shane Cox, The Pastor of Take Hold Church joins us to talk about his walk with Christ and How God led him to Downtown Grand Rapids, MI!