Small Business Stories
Supporting West Michigan's Most Inspiring Small Business Owners.
We take challenges, uncertainty, and loss and turn them into opportunity, not just for ourselves but for the people and communities we serve. But don’t take our word for it. Hear what these business owners have to say about entrepreneurship and what it’s like working with us.
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No Limit Fitness Offers Family, Friends and Fitness
No Limit Fitness Offers Family, Friends and Fitness When Chris Woods’ father died of a heart attack at age 48, Woods resolved to make a change in his life. “The
Zeal Aerial Fitness gives Grand Rapids a Place to Fly
Zeal Aerial Fitness gives Grand Rapids a Place to Fly In 2018, Christina VanDam started Zeal Aerial Fitness to give people a place to fly in Grand Rapids. The unique
Los Amigos Mexican Grill: A Cultural Education through Food
Los Amigos Mexican Grill: A Cultural Education through Food Ana Olson describes owning a business as “creating the world around you.” As the owner of Los Amigos Mexican Bar and
Turning the Dial on Justice: South East Market
Turning the Dial on Justice: South East Market Alita Kelly is forging a new path in business, one that is hyper mission-centric and demonstrates the powerful impact small businesses can
Basic Bee Boutique Serves Up Style for a Young Urban Demographic
Basic Bee Boutique Serves Up Style for a Young Urban Demographic For Renise Warners, her business is an extension of herself. “All of the pieces of my brand represent me,”
From Food Truck to Brick and Mortar: Bobby Q
Robert Gillum knows his way around the kitchen — he’s worked in food service since he was 13 years old. “I tried to do other jobs,” he laughed. “But I
