City of Grand Rapids

Join us in celebrating some fantastic women in Grand Rapids this month!

Didn't watch the Tuesday Commission meetings? No worries! 😌 Catch up on the latest Commission Meetings with Rapid Recap! ✨ ⚽ $128M in Capital Improvement Bonds will help fund construction for the Amway Soccer Stadium & Acrisure Amphitheater, bringing major sports and entertainment to GR! 🌉 Bridge repairs coming – The Pearl Street, Burton Street, and Hall Street Bridges are getting key updates to keep them in top shape. 🌊 Grand River Revamp – An $18M investment will transform the East Riverfront with new trails, greenspace, and riverfront seating. 👉Get a more in-depth look at what was covered in our newsletter Commission Connected. Read and subscribe here: https://lnkd.in/gu24PduN

🚨 Legal Internship Opportunity – Apply Now! 🚨 The Grand Rapids City Attorney’s Office is seeking interns for Summer 2025 to gain hands-on experience in municipal law, including civil litigation, contracts, criminal enforcement, and more! Details: 🗓 Duration: June – September 2025 🕒 Hours: 20-40 hrs/week, flexible for school schedules 🏢 Location: In-person 💼 Pay: Based on experience Ideal for students pursuing a Juris Doctorate or Paralegal degree/certificate. Strong research, writing, and organizational skills are required. Apply now and gain valuable legal experience: https://lnkd.in/gx4_xuTP #LegalInternship #GrandRapids #MunicipalLaw #LegalCareers #InternshipOpportunity

✨Now Hiring: GRow1000 Summer Jobs! ✨ Teens & young adults (15-24), here’s your chance to earn $13/hour, gain real-world job experience, and build your future career this summer! Applications for the City’s GRow1000 Summer Youth Employment Program are open now through April 25. ✅ Work 20 hours/week for 6 weeks (June 9 - July 18) ✅ Get paid professional development every Friday ✅ Learn workplace, financial & social skills To qualify, you must: ✔ Be 15-24 years old by June 9, 2025 ✔ Live in Grand Rapids ✔ Be eligible to work in the U.S. 🚍 Bus passes available upon request! Apply now at: grandrapidsmi.gov/GRow1000 💼 Businesses & Organizations: Want to support Grand Rapids’ future workforce? Sponsor a job placement or provide internship opportunities. Register by April 25! #GRow1000 #SummerJobs #GrandRapids #YouthEmployment

📢 Help Us Strengthen Grand Rapids’ Emergency Preparedness! 📢 The Grand Rapids Office of Emergency Management is looking for your input! We’re conducting a Community Preparedness Survey to understand better how ready our community is for emergencies. By taking our Community Preparedness Survey, you’ll help us: ✅ Identify critical community needs ✅ Understand how services impact daily life ✅ Improve emergency response & recovery ✅ Strengthen communication during and after disasters This survey is based on FEMA’s Community Lifelines, ensuring essential services remain strong in times of crisis. Learn more & take the survey today! ➡️https://lnkd.in/gNgcfBgH 📅 Survey open: Now - March 15, 2025 Let’s work together to build a more resilient Grand Rapids! 💪 #GRPrepared #EmergencyReady

Hey, GR! Check your inbox - the latest GR Connected has just been delivered! 🤩 This issue has a lot of great information: Construction Season Kickoff at CNO, Single Hauler Proposal, GRow1000 accepting applications, and more. ✨ Not subscribed yet? What are you waiting for?! https://lnkd.in/gsP-kpZr #GRConnected #CityNewsletter

Grand Rapids wants YOUR input! 🚛 The City is exploring a Single Hauler Program that would shift the sole responsibility of refuse collection onto the City of Grand Rapids, reducing road wear, emissions, and costs for residents. This program would be part of the Pay as You Throw system, meaning you only pay when you use your cart. We’re in the early stages! Your feedback will help shape this program. 📢 Take the survey & share your thoughts! 👉 https://lnkd.in/gH4mkPTm #GrandRapids #Sustainability #WasteManagement

🦺 Construction Season is about to kickoff and we're here to fill in the potholes of knowledge! 📍 Join us for Commission Night Out, where we'll focus on showcasing a prototype of our NEW Construction Hub, upcoming construction projects, business marketing kits, and more. Plus, we want YOU to help design our new Construction Mascot! Participants of all ages are encouraged to come sketch out their idea for a chance to be featured in an upcoming GR Connected and social media post, plus win some branded swag. Everything kicks off at 5:00 PM with dinner provided by El Rincon Criollo. The engagement activities start at 5:30, then round the night out with a full Commission Meeting! 📣 FIRST 100 PEOPLE THROUGH THE DOOR will receive a free construction stress cone! 📣 Please park off Beaumont Dr. NW - when you arrive, enter through Door L!

Want to make a difference in Grand Rapids? Join a Citizen Board or Commission! 🤩 Find a board that matches your interests Help shape city decisions Get involved in your community Learn more & apply today! ⬇️ Boards: https://ow.ly/645350VauUU Apply: https://ow.ly/AzTa50VauUW #GrandRapids #BeTheChange #CivicEngagement

Catch up on the latest Commission Meetings with Rapid Recap! ✨ ☀️ Butterworth Landfill Solar Project ⚽ Amway Soccer Stadium Updates 📊 FY2025 Mid-Year Performance Update 👉Get a more in-depth look at what was covered in our newsletter Commission Connected. Read and subscribe here: https://lnkd.in/gu24PduN