Grand Rapids launches a $145,000 fund with a two (2) year duration to stimulate economic development alongside the $1,300,000,000 investment in the city's riverfront. Funds will be used to ecounrage and education the local entrepreneurial community. #GrandRapidsMI
https://www.mlive.com/news/grand-rapids/2026/05/grand-rapids-program-aims-to-turn-river-investment-into-business-opportunities.html
Grand Rapids program aims to turn river investment into business opportunities

The new initiative will provide workshops, pitch competitions, and boot camps to help entrepreneurs develop ideas for new businesses along the riverfront.

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