Grand Rapids Business Journal Courtesy GRCC/Steve Jessmore Grand Rapids Community College leaders are reviewing how to use a nearly $10 million donation to support student resources and modernize facilities. The donor, Robert Richmond, passed away in 2019. “This is an extraordinary and generous investment in GRCC, its students and our greater community,” GRCC President Bill Pink said. “Mr. Richmond saw firsthand how GRCC gave his employees the knowledge and confidence to grow and thrive. His gift will help us continue providing state-of-the-art learning spaces and other resources to make education more accessible to West Michigan residents.” Richmond started his career with IBM, helping businesses set up computer systems. He and his wife Lois started B&L Plastics in Rockford and, later, B&L Development, where they hired interns from GRCC.