GRCC readies to tap into craft beer industry with new certificate program
March 5, 2015; rapidgrowthmedia.com
Every vibrant city needs a great school to train the next generation of leaders and innovators. Beer City is no different.
The Michigan Economic Development Corporation has awarded a $2.9 million grant that will allow Grand Rapids Community College to purchase equipment for its machine tool, welding, HVAC, and automotive programs — as well as a new craft beer program.
March 5, 2015; FOX 17
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Local pro football hopefuls prepare for tryouts in Chicago and at Grand Valley State
March 5, 2015; MLive
GRAND RAPIDS, MI – Area college football players looking to impress and land a job – maybe not in the NFL, but somewhere as a pro – will be involved in upcoming pro camps.
… Two others are scheduled to perform at the Chicago combine in Corey Stone, a defensive lineman from Ferris State and former member of Grand Rapids Community College team, and running back Bronson Hill, a Grand Rapids Catholic Central grad from Eastern Michigan.
Preview: Chipola travels to play State College of Florida
March 5, 2015; Jackson County Floridan
The Chipola baseball team puts its nine-game winning streak on the line when they head to No. 2 state ranked State College of Florida for a three-game set this weekend.
No. 4 state ranked Chipola (17-5) is coming off a five-game sweep at home vs. Grand Rapids and Alabama Southern. Chipola plays State College of Florida (18-4) on Friday at 5 p.m. then a doubleheader (12/2:30 p.m.) on Saturday in Manatee-Sarasota.