The mission of the Stock Bridge Business Association is to connect local businesses with the community, support business growth and development, and honor the history and culture of Grand Rapids' West Side.

The Stock Bridge Business Association envisions a future where all are welcomed and honored for who they are and how they connect within the community, regardless of if they own a business or not.

If you want to know what's happening in the Bridge Street neighborhood, The Stock Bridge Business Association offers a way to connect and hear directly from business owners and representatives.

For more information, visit stockbridgegr dot com.

New Growth Project provides job opportunities for individuals with disabilities by growing "better than organic" vegetables for the community and gift boxes packed with handcrafted products and local goods.  

You can support their mission of providing employment opportunities for people with disabilities by purchasing a CSA Membership for the summer of 2025.  

 CSA members will receive weekly or bi-weekly sustainably grown vegetables from their Rockford, Michigan farm.  

Learn more about New Growth Project and CSA memberships at  TheNewGrowthProject dot org

WYCE invites you to tune in weekly for "GR Live," presented by DGRI...Downtown Grand Rapids, Inc., Thursdays at Noon here on WYCE and live on wyce dot org.. 

Hosted by Quinn Mathews, GR Live features live music from groups playing in the area and interviews with people in our regional music and arts community.

You can listen to GR Live on 88.1 FM WYCE, WYCE dot org, our WYCE Smartphone App, or your smart speaker.

The Sparta Area Migrant Resource Council is excited to announce the 2025 Posada.

Disability Advocates works alongside persons with disabilities and helps them gain access to home, community, and employment through a wide range of programs. 

Disability Advocates also provides home assessments for safety and independence, youth transition services such as career exploration, resume writing, and mock interviews for young adults with disabilities, and community assessments and education.

Disability Advocates mission is to provide access for all, regardless of ability. 

More information on Disability Advocates is at www.dakc dot us (you-ess)

This season, a hike in nature could win you cool prizes! 

The Land Conservancy of West Michigan is again hosting its annual Holiday Hike Challenge, now through December 31st. 

Staff from The Land Conservancy of West Michigan have hung big red holiday bows on trees at nature preserves throughout West Michigan. Your challenge is to go on a hike, find a bow, and take a photo. 

Your entries earn you chances to win prizes donated by local businesses and artists. 

Learn more at nature nearby dot org.