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  • Grand Rapids Area Professionals for Excellence

    Since 2009

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  • Educate Event Thursday 4/19/18


    Olivet Nazarene
    635 Kenmoor SE
    11:30-1pm

    SPRING CLEAN YOUR BUSINESS

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Leadership Team

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Board President

Carolyn Lund

Co-Founder & Managing Partner with Earnest Apps

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Board Vice President

Lisa F Kosak

Marketing and Sales

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Board Treasurer

Chad Jones

Licensed, Multi-line Insurance Agent with Farm Bureau Insurance of Michigan

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Board Secretary

Patty Vanderklok

Real Estate Investor

Board Chair Governance Committee

John M Potter

Academic Librarian

Counsel Committee

J.R. Muller

Owner, West Michigan Technology and Design Solutions

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How to Intentionally Embrace Change in the New Year by Patsie Smith

  •  by GRAPE Admin
  •  Jan, 02, 2015

What do you do when you come to the end of a calendar year as it approaches the start of …

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When a Private Message Ends Up in the Wrong Place by Karen Dillon

  •  by GRAPE Admin
  •  Dec, 23, 2014

When Alan* heard the email “ping” from his new boss’s nearby desk, his quiet laughter turned to a sinking feeling …

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Have you been infected by the question mark virus?

  •  by GRAPE Admin
  •  Dec, 16, 2014

Two strains of the question mark virus are running rampant through our society, and hopefully you are not a carrier. You …

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Why do businesses change ownership?

  •  by GRAPE Admin
  •  Dec, 01, 2014

Have you ever thought about all the behind-the-scenes work that goes on to change over a business? Or, maybe you …

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Are you working this holiday season?

  •  by GRAPE Admin
  •  Nov, 24, 2014

While the United States is the only advanced economy that does not require employers to provide paid vacation time, it …

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What Do You Want To Do In 5 Years? You’re Wrong!

  •  by GRAPE Admin
  •  Nov, 18, 2014

How many times have you been asked, “what do you want to do in X years?”
Think back to how you …

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What do you think? Smart Glasses … Do they work?

  •  by GRAPE Admin
  •  Nov, 12, 2014

To some people, smart glasses are a “cool” new gadget. They’re one of the most innovative developments …

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And you thought it was just notes on a scale or chords out of strings

  •  by GRAPE Admin
  •  Nov, 11, 2014

Have you ever listened to music and wondered why it made you feel happy, energetic, or relaxed? …

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Are you creative? Find out what you can do to boost your creativity quotient

  •  by GRAPE Admin
  •  Nov, 05, 2014

I’m an avid reader. It doesn’t matter if it’s a printed book, a magazine, eBook, or an …

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  •  by GRAPE Admin
  •  Nov, 03, 2014

I still remember asking, well more like begging, for my first watch. I was 9 years old …

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If you had the formula for success, would you use it?

  •  by GRAPE Admin
  •  Oct, 29, 2014

I read a lot. In fact, we all read a lot. Whether it be books, newsletters, online …

Post Tagged with : Business Insider, life-work balance, organized, success, work
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What to know before you vote on November 4

  •  by GRAPE Admin
  •  Oct, 27, 2014

I remember the first time I voted as a new citizen living in a new town. I …

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