Spirit Magazine - August 2013 - (Page 96)

Life Adventure In Grand Rapids Work in Grand Rapids “In Grand Rapids, public-private partnerships really work. Philanthropists work with business and civic leaders in the spirit of community growth, and this has made the city a model of investment, transformation, and collaboration for the rest of the country. Our local municipalities understand the need for growth and work openly with businesses and the local community to build solutions that work to benefit both.” —Birgit Klohs President and CEO The Right Place, Inc. 96 spirit August 2013 hustle & flow Downtown Grand Rapids fronts the Grand River. mend zone West Michigan’s first heart transplant was performed here in 2010. Facts of Work in Grand Rapids • In April, Forbes ranked Grand Rapids No.4 on its list of the “10 Best Cities For Finding Employment.” • Top employers in the Grand Rapids area include Spectrum Health, Meijer, Amway, and Steelcase Inc. PhotograPhy courtesy of the right Place, inc. “The strong work ethic, commitment to helping others, and talent pool in Grand Rapids has helped fuel our growth over the decades. The business culture reflects the overall culture of West Michigan—people are passionate about their work and dedicated to making the community better. Amway employs about 5,000 people in West Michigan and more than 20,000 globally. [My father and President Doug DeVos’ father] were entrepreneurs who believed in the power of business ownership to change lives. They started this company right here in Grand Rapids. Today Amway has helped millions of people prosper through their own businesses, and we appreciate the role Grand Rapids has played in helping us be successful.” —Steve Van Andel Chairman Amway

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Spirit Magazine - August 2013

Spirit Magazine - August 2013
Contents
Gary’s Greeting
Gary’s Greeting en Español
Star of the Month
Freedom Story
From the Editor
Your Words
Your Pictures
Media Center
Eat Drink Sleep
The Numbers
Wise Guide
Business
The Greatest Show on Turf
Flipped Out
Your Adventure In Grand Rapids
Life Adventure In Grand Rapids
Calendar
Fun!
Spotlight
Community Outreach
Route Map
Rapid Rewards Partners
Flight Service
The “If” List

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