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Business celebrates 65 year anniversary on May 18

Business celebrates 65 year anniversary on May 18

GREENVILLE, Mich.—   A Greenville company is celebrating 65 years in business.

Sage’s Meat Processing offers slaughtering and processing services, bulk meat bundles and catering.  The business is celebrating its anniversary with an open house May 18, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.  Visitors to Sage’s Meat Processing can sample a variety of meats and side dishes.

For more information about the business, visit the website for Sage’s Meat Processing.

Local author signing copies of 'The Fire Within' May 18

Local author signing copies of 'The Fire Within' May 18

GREENVILLE, Mich.—Pamela Bush will be signing copies of her book, “The Fire Within” in Greenville May 18.

The Stanton native’s book takes readers through her son’s battle with Crohn’s disease, his spiritual struggle, and the experimental attempts to save his life.

The book signing event runs 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Robbins Booklist, located at 320 S. Lafayette in Greenville.

Michigan Historical Commission approves tribute to Meijer family

Michigan Historical Commission approves tribute to Meijer family

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich.— Grand Rapids is getting another tribute to the men behind Meijer Stores.

On May 8, the Michigan Historical Commission approved a marker to honor Hendrik and Fred Meijer, who in 1962 became the first grocers to combine two popular retail models—discount department stores and supermarkets—into a single store on 28th Street, called “Thrifty Acres.”  The Meijers then took their model to Holland and Muskegon. 

Meijer now has nearly 200 stores across the Midwest, including Kalamazoo, Walker, Wyoming, Jenison, Rockford, Plainfield Township, Forest Hills, Lowell, Grandville, Kentwood, Grand Haven and Greenville, where Hendrik Meijer opened his very first store in the 1930s.

The new historical marker will be added to more than 1,700 green and gold signs found across the state, that chronicle the people, places and events that make Michigan’s heritage unique and unforgettable.  The historical markers are nominated by spons

Restaurant seeking community votes to expand

BELDING, Mich.--  A local restaurant wants to expand, but it needs your vote.

Millie’s Family Restaurant in Belding is in the running for a contest by Intuit, which is granting 15 wishes to help small business spring forward this season. The owners of Millie’s would like to add a new seating patio outdoors in front of the restaurant so customers can enjoy the weather, community and their food.

In Millie’s entry submission, Lora writes, “It’s been very hard with the economic times to make any improvements and still keep our doors [open] and employees working.”

Intuit also plans to award a suite of Intuit products to the top five submissions with the most votes. To cast your vote for Millie’s Family Restaurant, click here.

Enjoy art from Alpacas at Michigan Fiber Fiesta May 11

Enjoy art from Alpacas at Michigan Fiber Fiesta May 11

GREENVILLE, Mich.—Visitors are encouraged to enjoy food, fun and fiber as the Michigan Fiber Fiesta returns to Greenville May 11.

The event will feature the latest yarns, wools and textiles, as well as a spinning cirle, demonstrations and live animals. More than 30 vendors will attend the Michigan Fiber Fiesta, including:

Outdoor Market opening Saturday features nearly 70 businesses (list included)

Outdoor Market opening Saturday features nearly 70 businesses (list included)

 

Grand Rapids’ long-awaited Downtown Outdoor Market opens Saturday, May 4, with the help of many businesses from West Michigan.

The 25,000 square foot site is the first LEED-certified market in the country.  When the market’s indoor space opens this summer, it will include a restaurant, brewery, farmer’s market, retail shops, commercial kitchen, rooftop greenhouse, and the country’s first hands-on kitchen for children.

The outdoor market will be open Tuesdays from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., Thursdays from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. and Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.  It is located at 435 Ionia SW.

According to the Downtown Market’s Web page, this year’s vendors include: