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East Hills Goes Red

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European style microbrewery will bring French, Belgian brews to East Hills business district

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Boston Square Area Specific Plan goes in front of Planning Commission

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Locus Development announces development plans for the former Spectrum Health Childcare property in East Hills

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Neighborhood Ventures uses study to ReStore Grand Rapids

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New businesses in Burton Heights reflect the diversity of the neighborhood
(pictured Sarai Botique, Ropas Para Bodas Quinceaneras)

[ learn more about Burton Heights ]

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Eastown Antiques, in Uptown, always has a beautiful window display.

[ learn more about Advance Uptown ]

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Rosa's Restaurant, located in Burtons Heights, has an authentic taste of El Salvador

[ learn more about Burton Heights ]

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Eastown public space improvements and placemaking signage

[ learn more about Advance Uptown ]

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Green Life Market and From the Heart Yoga, some of the best of the Uptown Neighborhood

[ learn more about Advance Uptown ]

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Ernies Barber Shop, a pillar of the Southtown Micro-Region

[ learn more about Southtown ]

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an Uptown fundraiser

March 25
Wealthy Theatre
$10 in advance
$12 at the door

Tickets available at:
Blue Door Antiques
Global Infusion
Wealthy @ Charles
Kava House

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Neighborhood Ventures

bolstering Business, creating Community

Our Mission

Neighborhood Ventures is a 501 (c)(3) nonprofit, neighborhood-based community and economic development organization with the mission to interject vitality into the heart of each Grand Rapids neighborhood by revitalizing its business district.

Our Vision

Neighborhood Ventures has a vision of a city full of vibrant business districts, distinctive and reflective of each unique neighborhood.

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