This morning I was making my commute to work on the highway – traffic was backed up and at a stand still. Eventually, all cars started to roll along slowly (at this point, I was happy that at least traffic was moving). Fifteen minutes and a few miles later I slowly passed the root cause of theContinue reading “Reflections on the Guy with the Jack Hammer…”
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Community Development: The Tension Between Real Estate Entrepreneurship and Keeping Families In Affordable Housing.
This morning I read a MIBiz article by Nick Manes titled: “Hungry investors seek Grand Rapids housing deals, rankling longtime residents” The article does a good job of addressing the “tension” that I wrote about in a previous post. New investment in downtown Grand Rapids is exciting. But, as Nick Manes puts it, the flip-side ofContinue reading “Community Development: The Tension Between Real Estate Entrepreneurship and Keeping Families In Affordable Housing.”
Another West Michigan Business becomes a Certified B Corp
Happy Friday! Yesterday MIBiz reported on the latest West Michigan Business to obtain B -Corp Certification The Highland Group becomes certified B Corp. I’ve previously posted on West Michigan’s Thriving Culture of Social Entrepreneurship in Michigan, the biggest concentration of the B-Corp businesses are in the Grand Rapids area, where there are 11 — twice as manyContinue reading “Another West Michigan Business becomes a Certified B Corp”
Lessons of Grace Found at Mel Trotter Ministries.
If you’re reading this post you may be aware that one of the “hats I wear” is Board Chair at Mel Trotter Ministries (“MTM”). Yesterday I was at MTM for a “Meet the Mission Luncheon” – our board and staff extend regular invitations to business/community leaders, churches, and anyone interested in learning about what we doContinue reading “Lessons of Grace Found at Mel Trotter Ministries.”
Lawsuit Puts ‘Homeless Alcoholics’ in the Spotlight.
I read an article this morning from the ABAJoural entitled: Civil rights suit says Virginia ‘drunkard’ law criminalizes those who are homeless alcoholics. According to the article, a federal civil rights suit filed Thursday in Roanoke, Virginia says two cities are unconstitutionally jailing homeless alcoholics. A fact sheet provided by the attorneys representing the individuals stated: “AsContinue reading “Lawsuit Puts ‘Homeless Alcoholics’ in the Spotlight.”
A Call to Serve, a Call to Lead
I was reviewing the headlines of the latest edition of the Non Profit Quarterly when I came across this headline: NPQ’s Comment Roundup: On Younger Leaders, from the Perspective of Older Leaders . You can check out the article here This article addresses an issue that I’ve observed over the last 7 years… I’ve seen this to some degreeContinue reading “A Call to Serve, a Call to Lead”
Michigan Business Update for Social Entrepreneurs and Business Owners
Happy Monday, all! A quick update – I recently posted on social entrepreneurship and crowdfunding in Michigan. Check that post here. By way of update, Today, the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) posted a press release about a crowdfunding campaign launched by a Ypsilanti non-profit – “Cultivate Coffee and Tap House.” As I’ve mentioned in aContinue reading “Michigan Business Update for Social Entrepreneurs and Business Owners”
Michigan Business Law Update: House Bill to Create “Application Fairness” for Felons
House Bill 4208 would create the “Michigan Application Fairness Act” – you can see the text of the bill that was introduced into the Michigan House on February 17, 2015 Under the Bill, “An employer shall not make or use an initial application for employment that elicits or attempts to elicit information concerning conviction ofContinue reading “Michigan Business Law Update: House Bill to Create “Application Fairness” for Felons”
Purpose Driven General Counsel 