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GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., Sept. 2 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Richard M. DeVos will receive Acton Institute's Faith and Freedom Award in October for his remarkable accomplishments in business, American cultural life and philanthropy. Rev. Robert A. Sirico, president and co-founder of the Acton Institute, cited DeVos for his "decades-long exemplary leadership in business, his dedication to the promotion of liberty, his courage in maintaining and defending the free and virtuous society, and his...

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., Aug. 31 /PRNewswire/ -- More than 1,700 artists from 21 countries and 44 states are heading to Grand Rapids, Mich. to compete for the world's largest prize for art. A 19-day event, ArtPrize will take over the city from Sept. 22 through Oct. 10 and will allow the public to decide the top-10 winners of $449,000 in prizes, including the top prize of $250,000. (Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20100831/DE57333 ) (Photo:...

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., July 26 /PRNewswire/ -- Midwest grocer Meijer, which began by selling locally produced foods from area farmers, is substantially expanding its commitment to home grown fruits and vegetables by 20% this year, it was announced today by Mark Stevenson, produce director at the Grand Rapids, Mich.-based supercenter chain. Meijer's "Home Grown" initiative of sourcing fruits and vegetables from local producers has grown considerably the past five years to include more than...

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., July 13 /PRNewswire/ -- Grand Rapids-based US Signal Company has been a pioneer of connectivity for more than a decade. The leading provider of data bandwidth in the Midwest, the company recently announced its expansion into four Ohio markets: Cincinnati, Cleveland, Dayton, and Columbus. "We have created technologies that make Virtual Ethernet Service affordable, simple, and stable -- making a fully meshed network accessible from point A to B almost anywhere," says...

ORLANDO, Fla., May 4 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- AirTran Airways, a subsidiary of AirTran Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: AAI), today launched daily nonstop service from Gerald R. Ford International Airport in Grand Rapids, Mich., to both Orlando International Airport and Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport. "AirTran Airways is excited to bring our signature high-quality, low cost service to Grand Rapids," said Kevin Healy, senior vice president of marketing and planning for...

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., April 30 /PRNewswire/ -- Few American artists can capture the attention of millions the way Dale Chihuly can, and Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park, one of the nation's most significant sculpture and botanic experiences, will celebrate the masterwork of Chihuly with a breathtaking and exclusive outdoor sculpture exhibition, April 30 - September 30, 2010. "Chihuly at Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park: A New Eden" will include thousands of pieces of...

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., April 19 /PRNewswire/ -- The radically open experiment that drew 1,262 artists from around the world, 200,000 visitors treasure hunting for art and gave away the world's largest art prize, invites artists to register for ArtPrize 2010. The prizes include: first place, $250,000; second place, $100,000; third place, $50,000; and, fourth through 10th places, $7,000 each. The prize is decided by public vote. Artist registration for ArtPrize 2010 begins today, Monday, April...

CINCINNATI, April 16 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Eduardo Fernandez, accomplished television executive and experienced community leader, has been named vice president and general manager of WXYZ, the Scripps-owned (NYSE: SSP) ABC affiliate and top-rated news station in Detroit. "Ed is known throughout the industry for his commitment to a high-quality on-air product, his strong record of sales success and his passion for community enrichment," said Brian Lawlor, senior vice president of the...

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., April 6 /PRNewswire/ -- One year ago, Meijer introduced an independent scoring system which calculates and summarizes a grocery product's nutritional information into a single number. With more shoppers relying on the NuVal(TM) Nutritional Scoring System to assist in meal planning and eliminate the nutritional mystery surrounding a product, the Midwest grocer has announced that 2,000 new items have been added to the scoring ranks. This second wave of products scored by...

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., March 25 /PRNewswire/ -- Arrow Strategies is proud to have earned the distinction of being called one of "West Michigan's 101 Best and Brightest Companies to Work For," for the second year in a row. Each year, hundreds of companies vie for the right to be called a Best and Brightest company based on their ability to execute exceptional human resources practices. Arrow Strategies (http://www.arrowstrategies.com) has a history of being named a 101 Best and Brightest...