Kent County Essential Needs Task Force

End Active Commute Week in style! Join us on Friday, September 13th, from 4–7 PM at Founders Brewing in Grand Rapids for a free wrap-up party with fun, food, and great beer! ?? ?We'll announce the Active Commute Week winners and give out exciting prizes. Everyone’s welcome—don’t miss out! See you there! #ACW2024 #GrandRapids #FoundersBrewing #CommunityEvent #CelebrateResponsibly

??♂? Pedal & Connect: Join Our Active Commute Week Community Bike Ride! ??♀? Clock some miles and meet fellow cyclists at our community ride hosted by the Michigan Sustainable Business Forum and Switchback Gear Exchange! Join us tomorrow, September 12th for a 15-mile adventure route around Grand Rapids. Bring your bike, helmet, and enthusiasm! Let’s ride together and track our miles for Active Commute Week! ?? Date: September 12, 2024 ?? Time: 6:30 PM ?? Venue: 2166 Plainfield NE, Grand Rapids, MI ?? Cost: Free Register now: https://lnkd.in/g88P9b8R #ACW2024 #CommunityRide #ActiveCommuteWeek

Make sure to stay tuned for the Active Commute Week Activities. Thursday, September 12: Community Bike Ride at 6:30pm Friday, September 13: End of the Week Celebration at 4:00-7:00pm #acw2024

Today is the first day of Active Commute Week! Michigan Sustainable West Michigan Sustainable Business Forum, Kent County Essential Needs Task Force (ENTF), and Praxis are hosting a webinar exploring the critical role of sustainable transportation in enhancing community sustainability and equity. Learn about alternative transportation options like biking, vanpooling, and public transit, and discover how these can save time, reduce costs, and lower carbon emissions. Be part of the Grand Rapids Active Commute Week movement and see the real impact of reducing your carbon footprint! ?? Date: September 10, 2024 ?? Time: 10 AM ?? Venue: Virtual Webinar ?? Cost: Free Register today: https://lnkd.in/eCJHQhew and help create a cleaner, healthier West Michigan! #ACW2024 #SustainableBusiness #CommunityImpact #Transportation

??♂???♀??? Walk, Ride, & Roll, West Michigan! ??♂???♀??? Join us for Active Commute Week from September 9 – 13, 2024! Take part in a community-wide initiative to embrace alternative transportation. Log your "green trips" to see the positive impact of riding the bus, carpooling, or bicycling. Don't forget to register at my.wmrides.org for a chance to win amazing prizes! Learn more about Active Commute Week at https://lnkd.in/epY9_7sD #ACW2024 #WalkRideRoll

Unfortunately this event has been cancelled and we will rescheduled for this upcoming fall. Please stay tuned for more information! Join us Monday, August 19, 2024 from 1:00-2:00p.m for a brief presentation on the MI Drive SAFE House and Senate Bills, followed by Q&A!: https://lnkd.in/e9zxN8JQ

Join ENTF Monday, August 19 from 1:00-2:00pm for the MI Drive SAFE Learning Event. We will be discussing why this is important, how did we get here, House bills 4410-4412 Senate bills 265-268 and legislative session update on local opportunities. Use the link below to register for the event and share with your networks! Event Registration: https://lnkd.in/eRSAsTAy

Join ENTF Monday, August 19 from 1:00-2:00pm for the MI Drive SAFE Learning Event. We will be discussing why this is important, how did we get here, House bills 4410-4412 Senate bills 265-268 and legislative session update on local opportunities. Use the link below to register for the event and share with your networks! Event Registration: https://lnkd.in/e9zxN8JQ

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Community Collaboration on Climate Change wants to hear from YOU! Did the City get it right? Join C4 to learn about the Strategies and Action Steps that have been created to address Energy Justice, Food Systems, and Natural Spaces. Event links below! Tuesday, July 9: https://lnkd.in/eBiXUPzn Wednesday, July 10: https://lnkd.in/e9PhY43B