Before I Die, I Want To…

By Dean Whittaker Death and dying may seem like a strange subject for our newsletter, but I want to share with you two experiences that I had this month. First, during our recent local TEDx Macatawa event we showed a video featuring Candy Chang in which she tells the...

Sunrise Speaks

By Sharad KC “Cock-a-doodle-doo!” The crowing of a rooster in the early morning is an alarm of nature to wake up its daytime beings from the long rest of the night. As I hear this sound, I emerge from the world of dreams and sleep. I can hear hustle and bustle around...

Finding Your Passion

By Dean Whittaker When your passion and talent intersect with society’s needs, it’s a truly amazing thing. This month I learned that one way to discover our passion is to realize that our greatest passion often comes from our greatest hurt. I learned this from...

Why BRE is Important

By Jami Gibson Your community’s economic health is largely determined by its job creation. Economic development organizations focus on attracting new business to their area in order to create jobs and broaden the economic base. They also work with existing businesses...