Today I visited with Patrick Placzkowski, Angie Stumpo and Taylor Crison with Boys & Girls Club Grand Rapids – Steil Club (B&G Club). What really impacted me about my visit was touring the space on Straight Street in Grand Rapids where roughly 80 kids aged 6-18 meet every weekday after school. These kids will receive snacks, dinner,Continue reading “Community Spotlight: Boys & Girls Club of Grand Rapids – Steil Club”
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A Cautionary Tale for Leaders on National Philanthropy Day. A Call to Humble, Authentic Leadership.
Good afternoon, all. It has been a month since my last post – a lot has happened in a month. I wanted to sent a quick post. Today is the first day of some serious snow – check it out. I am looking forward to ice skating beginning at Rosa Parks Circle. Yesterday,Continue reading “A Cautionary Tale for Leaders on National Philanthropy Day. A Call to Humble, Authentic Leadership.”
Removing Barriers for the Vulnerable in our Society.
Today is the first day of Artprize! I took this photo today. For the next few weeks Grand Rapids will be swarming with visitors to see Art like the “Phoenix” – see below a photo I took. Mel Trotter Ministries – showing compassion for the vulnerable Today just so happens to be MelContinue reading “Removing Barriers for the Vulnerable in our Society.”
A Call to Authenticity and Servant Leadership.
Good afternoon, all. I am looking forward to a relaxing Labor Day Weekend, I hope you are too. Before I am headed out of the office to venture past the Mackinaw Bridge, I wanted to sent a quick post. I took this photo today – Rosa Parks Circle in downtown Grand Rapids has music andContinue reading “A Call to Authenticity and Servant Leadership.”
Lessons From Trial, but not What You Might Expect.
Happy Friday, all. I took this photo yesterday. It seemed a lot of people were enjoying Rosa Parks Circle. Today, after a 5 hour trial, I was waiting for the Judge to render his verdict. The Judge took the bench and, before telling the parties his decision, he conducted a video arraignmentContinue reading “Lessons From Trial, but not What You Might Expect.”
Michigan Non Profit Corporations: 2018 Annual Statement Filing Deadline is October 1. Stay in Good Standing and Maintain your Corporate Formalities.
Good morning, all. I hope you are enjoying the summer. It is most definitely my favorite time to be in Michigan. Today I received an e-mail from The Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs(“LARA”) reminding that all annual statements and reports for Non Profit Corporations are due October 1, 2018. At the end of lastContinue reading “Michigan Non Profit Corporations: 2018 Annual Statement Filing Deadline is October 1. Stay in Good Standing and Maintain your Corporate Formalities.”
A Lawyer’s Reflections: The Way That Appears to be Right…But In the End Leads to Disaster.
Today I took a photo of 50 Monroe in downtown Grand Rapids – right across the street from my office. The transformation of 50 Monroe, where my firm’s office used to be located for almost 20 years, is pretty fun to watch. I look forward to seeing the finished product. As I posted a few daysContinue reading “A Lawyer’s Reflections: The Way That Appears to be Right…But In the End Leads to Disaster.”
Staring Into the Eyes of a Fatherless Generation.
There’s nothing like a Michigan summer. Memorial Day weekend means the beginning of summer – and, consequently, the end of the school year. Today was my last day of mentoring for the school year. Unless my student moves (which is always possible) I hope to see him in the Fall. Most of myContinue reading “Staring Into the Eyes of a Fatherless Generation.”
Real Estate Law Update: The Most Vulnerable Are Affected in an Affordable Housing Crisis.
Today, is a gray rainy cold day in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Yesterday, like most every Thursday during the school year, I spend the noon hour with an elementary school-aged kid in one of the most economically depressed school districts in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Over the last 4 or 5 years I have had 4Continue reading “Real Estate Law Update: The Most Vulnerable Are Affected in an Affordable Housing Crisis.”
Michigan is Back Trending Towards Social Entrepreneurship: April 24, 2018 Benefit Corporation Legislation Proposed.
Good morning! Downtown Grand Rapids is starting to look and feel like spring. The trees are just starting to get their leaves – I can’t wait for West Michigan to become green once again. Speaking of new life – the legislature has breathed new life in the possibility of benefit corporations (“Bcorps”) becoming a viableContinue reading “Michigan is Back Trending Towards Social Entrepreneurship: April 24, 2018 Benefit Corporation Legislation Proposed.”
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