#MiReason Blog
There are millions of reasons to love living in West Michigan. That’s why we want to share first-hand experiences of what it’s like to live, work, and play in West Michigan. Relocating or new in town? Discover why thousands of people have relocated to the region.
If you’re currently in West Michigan loving life and would like to write a guest blog post, contact Rachel Gray at grayr@hellowestmichigan.com.
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100 Reasons to Love West Michigan
We’re celebrating our 100th Candidate Newsletter at Hello West Michigan! To celebrate two years of sending out our candidate newsletter, our team worked together to share 100 reasons to love West Michigan. Hello West Michigan Loves: The ability to experience all four [...]
Hello, Holidays!
December is here and so is the holiday season! Though the cold weather is upon us, there’s still plenty to do this time of year. Personally, this is my absolute favorite time of the year. My favorite part about the holiday season is going [...]
“ReThinking” ReThink
Hello West Michigan hosted their 10th annual ReThink West Michigan event last week on November 10th. As Marketing and Web Intern for Hello West Michigan, I’ve spent the last couple of months preparing for the event. I was constantly promoting [...]
Our New Look!
Do you know the good feeling after getting a new haircut or hair color and you can’t stop looking in the mirror? Change is always fun and exciting, so we thought it was time Hello West Michigan needed a makeover [...]
My first taste of cider and donuts.
There are so many things to love about West Michigan, from its beautiful landscapes to its beautiful beaches, there is something for everyone. My favorite thing since moving to Grand Rapids has to be the fall season, it’s amazing to [...]
Fallin’ For West Michigan
As remarkable as West Michigan summer is, fall has just as much to love! We feel like summertime can sometimes overshadow the other season, so this fall, we decided to theme-ify our October--welcome to “Fallin’ for West Michigan!” This October, [...]
ArtPrize 2021
The end of September can often be associated with one thing for the city of Grand Rapids—ArtPrize! If you haven’t heard of it yet, let me give you the inside scoop. ArtPrize is the biggest art competition in the nation! [...]
Beach Day in West Michigan, Anyone?
“Michigan is only a good place to live in the summer. After summertime, it gets cold and there’s nothing to do.” How many times have you heard something along these lines? Speaking for myself, I’ve heard many people speak down [...]
Giving Back to West Michigan
If you’re from West Michigan, you know the benefits of living in the area. West Michigan provides hundreds of freshwater lakes, parks with trails, beautiful sunsets, and so much more. With all that West Michigan provides, it’s only right we give back. Here are some ways [...]
Higher Education Institutes in West Michigan
Whether you’re nearing high school graduation or trying to return to school after years in the workforce, choosing a college or university can be a challenging decision. In West Michigan, there are several options for anyone seeking higher education. Here are some of the notable colleges and universities in [...]
