Fall into Opportunity: Why Autumn is the Perfect Time to Grow in West Michigan As the year winds down, it’s the perfect time to reflect, reset, and explore what’s next, especially when it comes to your career and lifestyle. Whether you’re seeking new professional opportunities, a place that balances work and quality of life, or [...]
Though she grew up in Ohio and went to college there, Chelsea was no stranger to West Michigan. The region was a frequent vacation spot for her family, and now, she’s made it her home. After deciding West Michigan was where they wanted to be, Chelsea, her fiancé, and their two dogs packed up their [...]
If someone would have told Lindsey 15 years ago that she would eventually buy a house minutes away from her parents and send her kids to the same school she went to, she would have called you crazy. But here she is, and she is HAPPY! After growing up in West Michigan and graduating from [...]
The winter flurries are headed our way, but that doesn’t mean you have to stay huddled indoors all season. West Michigan has an abundance of winter wonderland activities that are perfect for families or anyone looking to get out of the house. Here are five things to do in West Michigan on a snowy day [...]
Vacation and family. Those were two reasons Justine came to visit West Michigan while growing up on the east side of the state, but living here wasn’t in her college plan. Though everyone in her immediate family went to Aquinas College in Grand Rapids, Justine decided to venture to the Windy City. She loved the [...]
Though he grew up in Wisconsin, Andy was no stranger to West Michigan when he was a child. His family’s historic cottage near Traverse City was a frequent summer spot. Some of his earliest memories were of time spent on the shores of Lake Michigan, and as a result, he fell in love with the [...]
Whether you’re coming back to West Michigan for the holidays or already live in the region, there are lots of things to do Thanksgiving week (other than eat turkey). Coming back to the area and need a job? Need to do some holiday shopping with friends? Want to get the kids out of the house? [...]
It’s that time of the year again. The streets of Grand Rapids are bustling with people from all over the world. Art adorns the city, adding pops of color everywhere. ArtPrize is in full swing, but for those who don’t live in West Michigan, ArtPrize might be unfamiliar. So, what is it? To put [...]
 It’s a blue-sky day. The beach is calling your name and the only thing you want to do is sit in your hammock near Lake Michigan and read a book. The problem is, you can’t find the perfect spot. The trees are too close together and branches are blocking the view of the Lake. [...]
You can’t talk about West Michigan without talking about the Lake. When I moved to Grand Rapids from the east side of the state for college, I was ecstatic to learn that I was only 20 minutes away from the beach. In these last couple of years, I’ve explored many beaches, including Holland, Grand Haven, [...]
Art installations as far as the eye can see, eight days filled with music, and people who have traveled from all over the country. What do these have in common? You can find them at Electric Forest Festival. Thousands of people travel to West Michigan over June 21-24 and June 28-July 1 to experience the [...]
The ironic part of hiring Jamie to be an intern with Hello West Michigan is when she started with us, she had every intention of leaving West Michigan when she graduated from GVSU. In previous blogs, Jamie has written a lot about having southern roots and how that has affected her life. She wanted that [...]
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