Rapid Roots Application

Applications are due August 1, 2025.

If you are an HR or Executive Leader and would like to encourage one of your new teammates to participate in the program, reach out to us via email and we’ll send you some “nominating language” to share with your new transplant.

We will review applications as we receive them and notify you by August 8, 2025 about your acceptance into the cohort.

Rapid Roots Application

Complete this application to be considered for the next session of Rapid Roots: An Executive's Guided Cohort to Living in West Michigan.
Name(Required)
How long ago did you relocate to West Michigan?(Required)
What best describes you? (check all that apply)(Required)
How would you rate your personal connections in West Michigan? (1 being you have no friends nearby, 5 being you found your people and have plans every weekend)(Required)
How would you rate your business connections in West Michigan? (1 being your only business contact is your co-worker, 5 being you feel like you have built up a strong professional network)(Required)
How would you rate your overall sense of belonging in West Michigan? (1 being poor, 5 being excellent)(Required)
I am available to attend the following sessions (check all that apply):(Required)
Sessions are hosted weekly on Thursdays. Attendance at 4 of the 6 sessions is recommended to achieve the full value of the program.
Were you familiar with Hello West Michigan prior to your nomination for Rapid Roots?(Required)
Consent