Grand Rapids Police Foundation Thank You Note
Thank you for being a part of our community and making the WestSide Stride so much fun!
Grow With Google: A Free Branding Exercise for Any Business - Using Canva
Style guidelines are so important to your brand’s identity. Your brand is not a logo… it’s your brands personality. Whether your posting an image to instagram or making a brochure and business cards, it’s important to be consistent and have the same imagery style.
WestSide Community Clean Up Grand Rapids, Michigan
The event would not have been possible without the presenting sponsors Bridge Street Market and John Ball Zoo. Both businesses had big green initiatives launched around Earth Day. Bridge Street Market has done away with single use plastic bags and asks customers to bring their own bags. They also have reusable ones at their store for 10 cents. John Ball Zoo had a big Earth Day celebration and won a grant to help put on the party.
The event organizers Caylie Peet from The Grand Rapids Chamber and Timmothy Gillis from Rockford Construction did an awesome job putting the event on! Thank you!
Customer Parking and Pick Up on Bridge Street
The Covid-19 pandemic was a perfect time for us to start this parking system. Being no one wanted to have to touch a machine or take a ticket, it was well received. The parking lot is enforced regularly so be sure to always pay to park. Also, make sure you check out when you leave.
2022 Donut Dash Recap
On Tuesday February 16 at 6 p.m. the WestSide Stride had its Third Annual Donut Dash Charity 5K. The WestSide Stride is a free community run/walk group in Grand Rapids, Michigan where all are welcome.
WoodTV story on the Red Lion Neon
“It’s just such a nostalgic, nostalgic place where everyone hung out,” Gutowski-Slaydon said. “I had to keep calling it the great equalizer. Through food, they could connect with anyone. And I think that’s pretty special.”
Fox 17 Article on the Red Lion Neon
During that time restoration work was underway, where little by little Valley City Signs worked to modernize the vintage sign for a new generation.
How to Prepare a Canva File for the Print Shop
Canva can be a wonderful resource for anyone wanting to make their digital and print materials look awesome. It’s so easy to use that almost anyone can use it. There are so many templates that you can look like an expert in design in only a few minutes.
Introducing Parks Walter Slaydon
I ended up having a boy! His name is Parks Walter Slaydon. Named after his Uncle Walt, Jaja (aka Grandpa, Walt Jr.) and my Grandpa Gutowski. Parks was born on my Grandpa’s heavenly birthday too - December 18.
Happy International Women’s Day from the Ladies of Swift Printing
Happy International Women’s Day from Swift Printing
Mlive Article: Historic Red Lion sign returning to Bridge Street in Grand Rapids in time for ArtPrize
The Red Lion, known for its chili covered hot dogs, was originally located nearby at 449 Bridge Street NW. After closing in 2004, the building was demolished more than a decade later. A new building, home to Bridge Street Lofts and Condado Tacos, was built in its place.
2022 Donut Dash AKA Paczki Run/Walk on Fat Tuesday
WestSide Stride 2022 Donut Dash AKA Paczki Run is March 1. Please meet at Swift Printing’s Parking Lot under the Red Lion Vintage Neon Sign.
95.7 RESTORED RED LION VINTAGE NEON SIGN RETURNS
"This ordinance amendment provides us with a tool that can help preserve signs that have added iconic and historical character to our community."
Where is the most convenient place to Park Publicly on Bridge Street in Grand Rapids, Michigan
Simply text “pay” to the number listed on the sign in the parking lot and follow the link to enter your information. You do not need to download the AirGarage app, but you may want to if you plan to be a repeat customer in the parking lots.
Cool Bridge Street History
404 Bridge N.W. The Oroiquis Building. Built in 1893, this structure has housed meat markets, grocery stores, a bakery, and a shoe store. The upper floors have been used as a rooming house and as a hotel. Swift Printing Company, owned by Walter & Amy Gutowski, Jr., has occupied the retail space on the ground floor of the building since 1954. (The Paper, July 6-12, 2000, p. 5.)