Grand Rapids - Kent County

Grand Rapids has a way of blending creativity with purpose. Along Monroe Center and through Eastown, cafes and restaurants spill onto the sidewalks. You’ll see them full of neighbors and students exchanging ideas over freshly brewed coffee and tasty food. Local galleries and boutiques turn downtown blocks into lively displays of craftsmanship and color, where artists and shopkeepers often recognize their customers by name. From the Downtown Market to neighborhood storefronts, a shared belief exists: small businesses help build strong cities.