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News

January 27, 2020 business retail, retention and attraction initiative press conference

Business retail, retention and attraction initiative gains traction

Published on January 27, 2020

The Grand Rapids Area Chamber of Commerce, City of Grand Rapids and Downtown Grand Rapids Inc. today announced progress made through their retention and attraction initiative to cultivate business growth and strengthen the retail market. Multiple staff enhancements made by the partners will help attract regional and national retailers and assist with growing and strengthening their businesses.
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City issues property assessments that reflect hot real estate market

Published on January 22, 2020

The City of Grand Rapids Assessor’s Office today issued its annual assessment notice to all Grand Rapids property owners. The 2020 assessments are in the mail and available online. This year’s assessments reflect the booming real estate market that has increased the value of properties across the city.
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Roundup: Public safety, economic development, mobility, parks and more

Published on January 22, 2020

The Commission held its bimonthly meetings Tuesday and took action on a new fire station land acquisition strategy, the sale of City-owned property for a mixed-use development and an amendment to the Parks and Recreation Strategic Master Plan. It also heard a presentation on the Equitable Economic Development and Mobility Strategic Plan and recognized the 75th anniversary of water fluoridation.
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Events

A blue and red mandala that has been painted on the ice. 27 Jan 2020

World of Winter 2020

January 27, 2020

World of Winter is an ice festival celebrating Grand Rapids as a four season city with events throughout January and February!
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Winter Fun at Indian Trails

January 27, 2020

Get out and have some cold weather fun with snowshoeing, cross country skiing, and fat tire biking at Indian Trails!
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City Commission Evening Meeting 2/11/2020

February 11, 2020

Interested in learning more about what's happening in our local government? Consider attending our bi-monthly evening City Commission meetings. They're open to the public.

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Programs & Initiatives

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Don't Play Around Lead Campaign

Don't Play Around is a campaign to raise awareness about the hazards of lead exposure for children.

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Donate to Children

Donate to Our Community's Children. Help us create opportunities for Grand Rapids’ children.

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