GR Forward Goal 4 Alliance Expand Job Opportunity & Ensure Continued Vitality of the Local Economy
The GR Forward Goal 4 Alliance is a citizen-led council that advises DGRI staff on programs and projects related that enable Downtown GR's economy and business climate to thrive. Click here to read more about GR Forward Goal 4 background, purpose and recommendations . (PDF)
The Alliance brings together people with different knowledge, perspectives, and backgrounds to solve problems, identity opportunities, and support the day-to-day work of improving Grand Rapids' central city.
Appointed by the DGRI Board of Advisors, members typically have personal interest and/or professional expertise in finance, education, entretpreneurship, small business ownership and economic development.
The Alliance meets regularly and provides the DGRI management staff with critical input that drives organizational budgets, programs, events, projects, incentives, and services.
Members
Jorge Gonzalez, Chair
Start Garden
Ryan Bolhuis
Downtown Market
Alex Caceres
United Bank
Brent Case
The Right Place
Trevor Corlett
Madcap Coffee
Omar Cuevas
Grand Rapids Chamber
John Hendershot
Rende Progress Capitol
AJ Hills
City of Grand Rapids
Caleb Hollier
Gill Industries
Heather Ibrahim
Dwelling Place
Alice Jasper
Local First
Ana Jose
Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
Jono Klooster
City Of Grand Rapids
Alysha Lach White
Little Space Studios
Brandy McCallum
AHC Hospitality
Ingrid Miller
Uptown CIA
Rick Muschiana
Sovengard
Attah Obande
Spring GR
Caylie Peet
Rockford Construction
Tyler Peterson
Opportunity Resource Fund
Kareem Scales
New York Life
Scott Stenstrom
Fifth Third Bank
Brianna Vasquez de Pereira
Kent Schools Services Network
Danielle Williams
Amplify GR
Upcoming Meeting Schedule
View Past Meetings
Tuesday, August 18, 2020
GR Forward Goal 4 Alliance Meeting
4:00PM – 5:00PM
Virtual Meeting (Link in the Agenda)
Tuesday, September 15, 2020
GR Forward Goal 4 Alliance Meeting
4:00PM – 5:00PM
Virtual Meeting (Link in the Agenda)
GR Forward Goal 4 Alliance Meeting
4:00PM – 5:00PM
Virtual Meeting (Link in the Agenda)
Tuesday, November 17, 2020
GR Forward Goal 4 Alliance Meeting
4:00PM – 5:00PM
Virtual Meeting (Link in the Agenda)
Tuesday, December 15, 2020
GR Forward Goal 4 Alliance Meeting
4:00PM – 5:00PM
Virtual Meeting (Link in the Agenda)
Announcements
November 5, 2019
A regular report of the progress toward achieving the community's goals for Downtown Grand Rapids.
