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City of Grand Rapids invests $100,000 in the New Community Transformation Fund

By Shelley Irwin
Published October 16, 2023 at 11:23 AM EDT
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New Community Transformation Fund
New Community Transformation Fund

The City of Grand Rapids invests $100,000 in the New Community Transformation Fund, this GR based venture fund is aimed at boosting businesses owned by people of color in West Michigan. We talk to City Manager Mark Washington about this important step for increasing economic prosperity for entrepreneurs of color.

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Shelley Irwin
Shelley Irwin is the host and producer for The Shelley Irwin Show, a news magazine talk-show format on the local NPR affiliate Monday through Friday. The show, broadcast at 9 a.m., features a wide variety of local and national news makers, plus special features.
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