Business
Business Person and Grand Rapids Native Clifford McClain
Mr. Clifford McClain is originally from Grand Rapids, but relocated to North Carolina. He is the owner and CEO of Regenerative Community Builders, which is a 501©3 that is now accepting tax contributions for a film project by Grand Rapids native and independent film maker Dante James. In this interview with the GR Times he discusses his roots in Grand Rapids, the challenges he faced as a minority business owner, supporting a film project and more.
Virus Claims Black Morticians, Leaving Holes In Communities
Mullins, S.C. (AP) When the last mourners departed and funeral director Shawn Troy was left among the headstones, he wept alone.
Javonta Walton Introduces Smoke House BBQ
Javonte Davis pays homage to his Uncle Al Brown from Behind The Scenes Catering. Al is a professional Cook and Caterer who has traveled on tour and cooked for some of the world's biggest artist. Javonta says that his uncle not necessarily took him out of a bad situation but showed him something different in life because he came from the south east part of town off of the Lafayette area where most of the guys are either deceased or in prison. Javonta was blessed and fortunate to have someone like his Uncle Al in his life to show him a different path to choose.
Eric Foster Helps Black Entreprenuers Overcome Economic Barriers
Every now and then you meet a young man who stands out from the crowd because of his obvious drive to accomplish goals that he has set for himself. One such young man is Grand Rapidian Eric Foster. In this interview with the GR Times, he discusses his self - started business, the mission of the company, racial barriers he has faced and more.
The House of Detroit Celebrates Grand Opening in Grand Rapids
The House of Detroit of Grand Rapids, located at 2234 28th Street, (near Breton Road), will be celebrating their Grand Opening on Saturday, February 27,2021. The furniture store will be proudly unveiling its highly anticipated luxury furniture showroom.