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Description Is it time for us to stop growing - in population, in capital investments, in material things - or is this the road to continued poverty for the poorer nations of the world. Computer studies at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, commissioned by a group of European industrialists resulted in the publication of a book "The Limits to Growth” that has stirred up worldwide controversy. This programme examines both sides of the question: continued economic growth or a leveling off to a "steady-state" economy. Series

The Grand Rapids Economic Development Authority (GREDA) recently approved its 2020 Annual Report.   The mission of the Grand Rapids Economic Development Authority (GREDA) is to advance the growth of the local economy through efforts focused on business recruitment, retention and expansion. As the City’s economic development agent, GREDA strives to provide a high level of service, in order to encourage economic investment and prosperity in the City of Grand Rapids and the surrounding region. GREDA works closely with businesses to: identify creative solutions to challenging problems, ge...

Seven Days Eggplant hoagie and chicken wings from Prohibition Pig, with a hemp joint from Zenbarn Farms When I decided late Monday afternoon to drive to Waterbury for a free joint at Zenbarn Farms, I figured I’d make a little road trip out of it. Get the hemp joint, walk the dogs on the Short Trail, and pick up dinner to-go on the cheap ($12 or less) at Prohibition Pig. Checking the restaurant’s online menu from home as the plan took shape, I spotted the Staff Meal ($12), a salad with arugula, farro, grapes, Brussels sprouts and m...

US Solar, Minnesota Power, Grand Rapids Public Utilities Announce Solar + Storage Project US Solar, Minnesota Power, Grand Rapids Public Utilities Announce Solar + Storage Project US Solar and Minnesota Power have entered into a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) for a solar-plus-storage project in the City of Grand Rapids, Minnesota. This trailblazing project is the result of collaboration between US Solar, Minnesota Power, Grand Rapids Public Utilities, the Itasca Clean Energy Team, and the City of Grand Rapids. This project is an impressive feat of collaboration, said Reed Richerson, US Sol...

A group of conscientious Grand Rapids residents focused on environmental causes saw the fruition of their efforts become reality this week when US Solar and Minnesota Power entered into a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) for a solar-plus-storage project in the City of Grand Rapids. This trailblazing project is the result of collaboration between US Solar, Minnesota Power, Grand Rapids Public Utilities, the Itasca Clean Energy Team, and the City of Grand Rapids. “This project is an impressive feat of collaboration,” said Reed Richerson, US Solar’s Chief Operating Officer in a pres...