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Meeting Cancellation Notice

The Uptown Business Improvement District meeting scheduled for Wednesday, September 3, 2025, at 8:15 AM has been canceled.

Please note: The Uptown Corridor Improvement Authority meeting is happening as scheduled. If you have any questions, please contact the Economic Development Department by email at econdevshrd@grcity.us or by phone at 616-456-3431.

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City seeking grant for facade revitalization projects

11/19/2024: GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. – The City of Grand Rapids is seeking façade revitalization projects to include in a regional grant application for the Michigan Economic Development’s Revitalization and Placemaking (RAP) program.

Grand Rapids SmartZone LDFA, Spartan Innovations and Start Garden Repo

01/23/2024: Over the last year, the Grand Rapids SmartZone LDFA, the city’s hub for tech startup support, has empower the city’s high-tech, high-growth community through its partnership with Spartan Innovations, Start Garden, accelerators and events.

SmartZone LDFA Partnership Report

05/10/2023: Grand Rapids SmartZone LDFA, Spartan Innovations and Start Garden
Report Strong Quarter with Sights Set on Continued Expansion

Project Proposals for RAP 2.0

05/02/2023: We plan to submit a Regional Real Estate Rehabilitation Subgrant Program application for real estate revitalization projects (i.e. not placemaking projects) located within the City. Project proposals will be accepted until Wednesday, May 31 at 5 PM.

2022 Annual Report

02/07/2023: #WeAreGR 2022 Annual Report is ready, See the numbers for yourself.

City releases RFP for the Development of 1350 Cesar E. Chavez

12/14/2022: The City of Grand Rapid's Economic Development Department is seeking requests for proposals for the purchase and development of City-owned property located at 1350 Cesar E. Chavez Avenue SW.