WomenConnect Recap
WomenConnect Recap WomenConnect, an annual event held at the Grand Rapids Art Museum (GRAM) last month, came about because GROW, Varnum LLP, and GRAM share a common vision of empowering…
2016 Board of Directors Announced
Announcing our 2016 Board of Directors Newly elected GROW Board of Members add focus of diversity and inclusion to our programs and communications efforts. Grand Rapids, Michigan — Local non-profit organization…
BNI Scholarship Opportunity
BNI Scholarship Contest A $400 Value to Increase Your Network & Referrals. The BNI (Business Network International) Pinnacle Chapter is looking to expand. And they’ve turned to GROW to offer a scholarship…
2015 Seeds of GROWth Award Winners Announced
2015 Seeds of GROWth Award Winners Announced Our 26th Annual Awards Celebrates Michigan women business leaders who generate economic opportunities for Grand Rapids community On October 13, GROW Grand Rapids…
EMV, Smart Chips and Credit Card Security Changes for Small Businesses
EMV, Smart Chips and Credit Card Security Changes. Credit cards: as businesses owners, especially retailers, we all take them and need to ensure security for our customers. Credit card…
Seeds of GROWth Award Nominees Announced
2015 Award Nominees These nominees will be present at our 2015 Luncheon event, and we will announce the winners then. If you see any of these women business owners, leaders…
IRS Virtual Presentation: New Business Owners – Avoid the Top Tax Mistakes
IRS Virtual Presentation: New Business Owners - Avoid the Top Tax Mistakes Webinar on Tuesday, September 15, 2015 | 9:30 am - 10:30 am GROW is proud to provide…
Now Accepting Open Nominations for Women in Business Awards
Now Accepting Open Nominations for Women in Business Awards We will honor three recipients at annual Seeds of GROWth Luncheon on October 13; nominations open until September 11 New this year,…
Speakers Needed
We're looking for speakers for the 2015 EntrepreneurYou Conference. Download and Fill out the application for consideration. Deadline is 12/19/14
Chuck’s Auto Repair Plans Expansion
Chuck’s Auto Repair has been in business for 2 years since they obtained their Microloan from GROW in May 2012 after being denied by several banks and opened for business in July using the funds for start-up costs and working capital. They have been profitable each year since opening and now have plans to expand the business. Right now those plans involve expanding within the space they currently have but they are also considering purchasing a building. The only drawback is their current lease has 3 years left and they are in the process of determining if the pre-termination process. Either way they plan on using profits to continue growing their business. Since obtaining their Microloan from GROW they have also become bankable. The business recently opened a business line of credit with PNC to help with cash flow and miscellaneous short-term expenses. They have created 3 jobs since opening in 2012. (more…)