Project aims for community support to improve a floodplain park along the Minnesota River in Granite Falls. It's part of an overall vision to revitalize the community's downtown area as a place for families and visitors to gather and enjoy the river valley setting.
History of Winter Park by Rick Baldwin Ages 18+. Hear the story of Winter Park from humble beginnings to one of Central Florida's shining jewels through the voice of Mr. Rick Baldwin. Hosted by The Winter Park Library in the Edyth Bush Theatre.
What’s Central Florida’s oldest tourist attraction? One strong candidate is hidden in plain sight, right in the middle of Winter Park. On Jan. 1, 1938, the Winter Park Scenic Boat Tour launched its voyage into history.
University of Kansas alumna Michelle Tran Maryns has won a $100,000 grant from the Bush Foundation.
A University of Kansas alumna has won a large grant to help expand her business, which seeks to provide AI-powered technology to entrepreneurs who are women of color.
Michelle Tran Maryns is one of 24 recipients of the 2021 Bush Fellowship. The Bush Fellowship is granted by the Bush Foundation, which was started by Archibald and Edyth Bush in 1953. Each of the recipients will receive a $100,000 grant to “build their capacity to make change happen,” according to the Bush Foundation’s website.
Maryns is the CEO of We Sparkle, a company that provides entrepreneurs with the AI tools they need to succeed, she said in an interview with the Journal-World. We Sparkle equips entrepreneurs with a digital assistant that helps business owners save time by doing administrative tasks such as scheduling appointments and answering frequently asked questions. The tool can be displayed on a