DeVos Family Foundation

Last week at our Annual Meeting, we honored Jeff and Pete Coors, the 2024 recipients of the Simon-DeVos Prize for Philanthropic Excellence. In a conversation moderated by John Jackson, Pete and Jeff shared how faith and business can intersect to uplift communities and create lasting change. Watch the feature video: https://lnkd.in/e-pD83uj? Read about their commitment to the American dream:

Thanks to the commitment from the DeVos family, students accepted into the DeVos Sport Business Management program at UCF will be automatically considered for scholarships based on need and academic achievement. ??

??The excitement is building!?? Today was a big day for Joan Secchia Children's Rehabilitation Hospital - Michigan's first pediatric rehabilitation hospital 100% dedicated to kids!?? Community members, government officials, former patients, and staff from Mary Free Bed and Corewell Health Helen DeVos Children's Hospital came together to celebrate the hospital groundbreaking with our partners at Granger Construction and Pure Architects.?????? This monumental milestone is the result of a heartfelt partnership between Mary Free Bed and Corewell Health Helen DeVos Children's Hospital. Together, we're committed to elevating and expanding care for kids and families across Michigan, and beyond. ??A special thanks to U.S. Representative Hillary Scholten, Grand Rapids Mayor Rosalynn Bliss, and Governor Gretchen Whitmer for making this event even more memorable.?? We're one step closer to taking Michigan's pediatric rehabilitation to new heights. A heartfelt thanks to everyone who is bringing our shared vision to life in West Michigan.??

?? Congratulations to JaeEun Yun from Byron Center Christian School for winning our first ever National Civics Bee! ???? This week we had the opportunity to host the National Civics Bee before the Grand Rapids Policy Conference. The competition inspired middle schoolers to become better informed about American democracy, to engage respectfully and constructively in the community, and to build greater trust in others and institutions. “Advancing civic engagement and leadership is one way we can create a more prosperous West Michigan,” said Sr. Vice President Andy Johnston. Thanks to our sponsors: DeVos Family Foundation National Heritage Academies and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation for making this event possible! Learn More: https://lnkd.in/gbbq5B2C

?Dear SpringGR community, ??We would like to express our heartfelt thanks to everyone who joined us to celebrate a decade of inspiring achievements at our anniversary event. Each of you, whether as a graduate, mentor, facilitator, collaborator, or friend, has contributed invaluably to our mission of driving successful and sustainable local businesses. Together, we have demonstrated that the entrepreneurial spirit knows no limits or barriers. We recognized our heroes over the past decade - our volunteers, mentors, and staff. Thank you for making these 10 years memorable and for supporting entrepreneurs. Thank you for being part of the SpringGR family and for inspiring us with your success stories - here’s to another ten years of growth, innovation, and collaboration! With gratitude, ??The SpringGR team ?? Photo Credits: Isabel Media Studios #GrandRapidsEntrepreneurs #StartupGR#GRBusiness #EntrepreneurshipMI#GRSmallBusiness #BusinessLeadership#GRNetworking #emprendedor #negocio #event #eventos

Last week, SpringGR celebrated the graduation of 77 entrepreneurs, marking the successful completion of our in-house programs, which include ?? Idea Lab, ?? Emprende En Espa?ol, ?? Small Business Accelerator, and the ???? Kitchen Incubator Program. SpringGR is thrilled to witness the growth that you have achieved, both personally and professionally. ?? We hope you feel equipped to thrive in your business endeavors, have formed valuable social connections, and feel supported on your path to success. ?? Congratulations to all participants for their unwavering commitment to learning and development over the past 14 weeks! ?? ?? ?? If you are interested in joining our program for the March 2024 cohort, applications are currently being accepted. Seize the opportunity to gain more knowledge and apply today at https://buff.ly/3MgHLmW.