Since 2009
Grand Rapids Area Professionals for ExcellenceMore About GRAPE
Our Mission
“To build a community of professionals who inspire others to reach their fullest potential: personally, professionally, and neighborly!”
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Meet GRAPE’s Leadership Team
Carolyn Lund
Board President
Co-Founder & Managing Partner with Earnest Apps (A division of Earnest Enterprises)
Lisa Kosak
Social Media Consultant
Horizon Bank
Patty Vanderklok
Board Secretary
Real Estate Investor
John Potter
Executive Director
Academic Librarian
GRAPE Events
Annual Inspire Event Thursday June 21st
"Building Homes, Communities, and Hope for West Michigan Children" Grand Rapids is 6th in the country & 3rd in the state for the most homeless students, WOW! Our Inspire Events are about community outreach and spreading awareness. We will not be asking for any...
Connect Event Thursday May 17, 2018
GRAPE is hosting an evening social at Big E's Sports Grill 2325 E Beltline Ave SE, just south of Burton 5-7pm Bring your business cards and a guest! Cash bar, 70 plus TV screens, homemade food, and over eighty taps of your favorite domestic and craft beers. Also,...
Educate Event Thursday April 19, 2018
"Spring Clean Your Business" Hosted by GRAPE on 4/19/18 Olivet Nazarene 625 Kenmoor SE 11:30-1p Tips you can use to UPDATE and ENHANCE your business, no matter the size. Our panel will share information to help you clean out the cobwebs and freshen up your efforts!...
Connect Event Wednesday March 14, 2018
Connect with GRAPE Wednesday 3/14 5-7pm Frankie V's 1420 28th St SW https://www.frankievs.com/ BNB (Business Networking and Beers Group) will be joining GRAPE for this networking frenzy! Also, we will be accepting Granola Bars to donate as we continue to...
Educate Event Friday February 16, 2018
Leading for Success Discover the secret to creating a world class, highly profitable business that all successful leaders must know. Join Dr. Mays as he shares what he learned working with many of the best business leaders across the country about how you can create a...
Connect Event January 18, 2018
Join us to kick off 2018 with a great evening of socializing at Uccello's Sports Lounge on Thursday January 18th from 5-7pm, 2630 E Beltline Ave SE bring your business cards and a guest, we love to meet new people!!! Let us know you are coming, RSVP here......
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What we do
Creating a Community of Excellence
Connect
Connect events are opportunities for entrepreneurs to meet and build relationships with others in the Grand Rapids area.
Educate
Every quarter, GRAPE hosts special meetings that provide members with relevant and helpful information.
Inspire
Annually, GRAPE highlights an issue or charity that members can learn about and support.
What Drives Us
Our Mission
To build a community of professionals who inspire each other to reach their fullest potential: personally, professionally, and neighborly!
Get Involved
As a non-profit organization, GRAPE always appreciates the support of volunteers!
Our Next Event
Online Educate Event April 16, 2020
ONLINE EDUCATE EVENT April 16, 2020 11:30-1p Back for an encore with his 2nd GRAPE talk and share further discoveries on what it takes to upgrade your collaboration, communication, and commissions... Here with his Presentation "A HeroMaker Business" Doug Kliewer FOR...
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