PFE Blog

If you’ve been following the Good For Michigan program for a while, you know we’re all about helping companies start and continue their journey to a better business future. You might not know it, but your business…

As we step into 2025, it's time to take a closer look at the way we spend our hard-earned money and its impact on the world around us. One of the most powerful ways we…

Interview by Steven Assarian, Business and Career Librarian View the original interview here. People First Economy is a business support organization that provides equity and resiliency-building resources here in Grand Rapids to help build a…

The holiday season is well underway and 2025 is just over the horizon. For many people, small businesses included, the start of a new year is slower (not to mention colder and darker); Downtown, however,…

In today’s competitive business landscape, cultivating a people-first company culture is no longer a luxury—it’s a necessity. In a recent webinar led by Dr. Jeff Doolittle of Organizational Talent Consulting, the focus was on how…

Uptown GR Inc., in collaboration with its 2024 event sponsors, announces the return of the Uptown Shop Hop on Thursday December 5, 2024, from 3 to 9 pm. Shop Hop is the organization’s signature event…

Uptown GR, Inc. has unveiled the latest attraction to be added to its growing portfolio of offerings designed to engage residents and attract visitors and newcomers to the Grand Rapids Uptown district. A public art…

Introducing dito coffee, a brand new project from Madcap Coffee. Grand Rapids, Michigan — Madcap Coffee Company just unveiled a new line of specialty coffee blends, aimed at providing quality coffee at a more accessible…

When your family and friends ask you why you take pride in your place—whether it be your state, city, or neighborhood—what’s the first thing that comes to mind? Hi, Victoria here, Community Engagement Manager for…

Your Business Belongs Downtown. One factor in creating a vibrant and welcoming Downtown is the presence of a strong array of businesses that appeal to a wide variety of people and are owned by a…