Gentex opening facility in Madison Square
Zeeland, Michigan-based Gentex Corporation announced on February 1, 2023, that it plans to open a satellite production facility that will bring 50 new jobs to the Madison Square neighborhood of...
The Future Community Hub in Boston Square!
The Future Community Hub in Boston Square! While we unveiled renderings, reviewed plans and heard invaluable feedback from neighbors for the future community hub, we had so much fun seeing...
And the winners of the MLK Day Youth Speak 2022 are…
DRUM ROLL, PLEASE…the MLK Day Youth Speak 2022 Winners are… 1st Place – Aaron Howard (Age 15) 2nd Place – Samiya Kereny (Age 13) 3rd Place – Malachi Eddie (Age...
Coming Soon to Boston Square
The Boston Square Together project will soon activate its first community space! Formerly Good Shepherd Auto, the building at 1445 Kalamazoo Ave. (at the corner of Oakdale St.) has been...
Meet Adam. Neighbor and newest business owner in Madison Square.
Meet Adam. Neighbor and future business owner in Madison Square. Adam Hoeksema is a Grand Rapids native who grew up on the Southeast side of Grand Rapids. As a current...
Groundbreaking celebrates future of nearly 100 jobs coming back to Madison Square
Groundbreaking celebrates the future of nearly 100 jobs coming back to Madison Square Wednesday, July 14, 2021, marked the celebration of two things: The groundbreaking of a beautiful new building...
What Can You Do With A Single Square? – Art Installation
Our Engagement and Relationship Manager Latesha Lipscomb joined local artist and project lead, Esan Sommersell on WGVU‘s morning show to talk about the new art installation in Boston Square. Listen...
PUBLIC NOTICE: EPA Grant Application for 1601 Madison
PUBLIC NOTICE: EPA Grant Application 1601 Madison LLC is applying for grant funds from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to help address contaminated soil at 1601 Madison. A copy of...
Interview: Neighborhood Strong Home Repair Grant – OPEN for applications
Neighborhood Strong Home Repair Grant – OPEN for applications Latesha Lipscomb, Amplify GR’s Relationship and Engagement Manager joined Deb Armstrong from Home Repair Services to discuss the Neighborhood Strong Home...
AMP the GOOD Grants Open for Application
Latesha Lipscomb, our engagement and relationship manager, went on the WGVU morning show to talk about the next phase of our AMP the GOOD grants for community projects that uplift...