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Gentex opening facility in Madison Square

February 1, 2023Jenny GriffinAnnouncements

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...

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The Future Community Hub in Boston Square!

May 13, 2022 May 13, 2022Jenny GriffinAnnouncements, Events

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...

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And the winners of the MLK Day Youth Speak 2022 are…

February 8, 2022 February 8, 2022Jenny GriffinAnnouncements, Events

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...

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Coming Soon to Boston Square

November 8, 2021 January 5, 2022Jenny GriffinAnnouncementsBoston Square Together, Good Shepherd Auto, Kzoo Station, Spring GR

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...

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Meet Adam. Neighbor and newest business owner in Madison Square.

July 20, 2021 September 8, 2021Jenny GriffinAnnouncements

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...

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Groundbreaking celebrates future of nearly 100 jobs coming back to Madison Square

July 20, 2021 July 28, 2021Jenny GriffinAnnouncements, Events

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...

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What Can You Do With A Single Square? – Art Installation

December 3, 2020 December 3, 2020Elise PelletierAnnouncements

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...

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PUBLIC NOTICE: EPA Grant Application for 1601 Madison

October 14, 2020bethany@amplifygr.orgAnnouncements

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...

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Interview: Neighborhood Strong Home Repair Grant – OPEN for applications

October 8, 2020Elise PelletierAnnouncements

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...

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AMP the GOOD Grants Open for Application

July 21, 2020 July 31, 2020Elise PelletierAnnouncements

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...

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