Top 5 Places to Eat on Bridge Street in Grand Rapids, Michigan
Sovengard - There is no cooler setting on Bridge street than The Sovengard. When you walk in off Bridge street you will be blown away by the unique ambiance. Nestled in the back of their Garden level restaurant, their Bier Garten, is the perfect escape for city dwellers and foodies alike. The Scandinavian titles can be a bit intimidating , however, a server’s suggestion has never lead me astray and I’ve always LOVED it! I’ve honestly never had something from here I didn’t enjoy. This restaurant is farm to table and the owners, Rick and Kelly, have created a taste and an environment you will never forget.
Could Printing Be a Family Tradition for the Gutowski’s on Bridge Street?
Sidebar: The Craftsmen Club was a group of printers in the area that would get together. I have great memories of attending the Craftsmen Club as a kid. The extent of my knowledge when I was young was limited to they would go to a park and cook steaks. Now I understand the club was a way for printers to connect, make relationships, and share industry knowledge.
The Best Art Walk to do in Grand Rapids, MI for ArtPrize 2022
2022 ArtPrize is going to be another fun one. Swift is fortunate to be an ArtPrize Venue again. I’m sure I’ve shared in prior posts, but I love Artprize. I think it’s one of the coolest things we do in Grand Rapids. Printing is obviously my passion and has become a conduit to the art world. In 2012, I planned my wedding around ArtPrize.
Translated It Means “The Great Swiftness”
Calder created the sculpture but it wouldn’t have happened without the vision from Nancy Mulnix. Experience GR put together an awes-inspiring video(see below) on how it all came to be. I think every Grand Rapidian has a special connection with the Calder.
Swift Printing is the Title Sponsor for the Robert A. Kozminski Memorial Golf Classic
As you may know, Bobby Kozminski was a Grand Rapids Police Officer who was shot and killed in the line of duty on July 8, 2007.
Downtown Neighborhood News
Did you know that Downtown Grand Rapids Inc. aka DGRI has a person specifically hired to connect with downtown residents. What’s important to you and your neighbors?
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.