Shopping on Monroe Center
Shopping— There’s a reason why people throughout the state visit Grand Rapids - the shopping opportunities are endless. Whether you’re looking for antiques, art, jewelry, clothing, home furnishings or furniture, Grand Rapids has it all. Known as “furniture city” in the 1800 and 1900’s – Grand Rapids, today, is a place where antique, art, and furniture selections are outstanding. It’s also home to the Meijer store chain where you can buy fresh produce, gourmet cheeses, wines and meats, as well as housewares, garden supplies, clothing, and just about anything else! Our residents are among the leading world travelers, creating retail opportunities that you’ll appreciate. News from Rapid GrowthPopular summer Trolley Days help Uptown stay on economic trackMay 14, 2008 By: Deborah Johnson Wood Beginning Saturday, May 17, the trolleys are back on track to take summer shoppers throughout Uptown’s four business districts, marking a launch date that’s two month earlier than previous years for the popular Trolley Days events. Every third Saturday from now through September 20 the Grand Rapids Trolley Co., LLC takes shoppers and diners on a free, and fun, cruise to shops and restaurants in the Eastown, East Fulton, East Hills and Wealthy Street business districts. Shoppers can hop on and off at eight stops along the way, with the first Trolley leaving the Fulton Street Farmer’s Market at 10 a.m and the last trolley returning at 3 p.m.  Uptown gallery hosts Grand Valley Artists’ competition to christen showroomApril 9, 2008 The gallery will celebrate its Grand Opening of the new showroom with an artist’s reception this Friday from 7 to 9 p.m. for the Grand Valley Artists (GVA) Spring 2008 Art Competition, a juried exhibition. Featured works—selected from oils, watercolors, and photography submitted by GVA members—will include the winners and honorable mentions of the GVA’s competition.  What's In StoreApril 9, 2008 Memo to Meijer, Macy's, Gap, and other retailers: There's a growing crowd of customers gathering where you have yet to site stores - in downtown Grand Rapids. Independent shop owners like Gina VanGessel say sales are climbing  Coffee roaster spills the beans about new East Hills venueApril 2, 2008 Stauffer started roasting coffee as a hobby three years ago. Last year he opened an online store, Rowster Coffee. The business grew too large to continue operating from his Cascade home. r  $150K renovation transforms former Rockford American LegionMarch 26, 2008 Most of the $150,000 for the renovation went to improving the exterior of the circa 1920s building: removing the outdated aluminum siding revealed seven window openings for three new retail storefronts, the entryways were leveled and aligned, the decorative block masonry repaired, and a boardwalk erected across the front to connect the retail spaces. |
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