Interview | Olivia Blomstrom, Business Solutions Manager at West Michigan Works!

Steven Assarian: Let’s start with who you are, and your background.  Olivia Blomstrom: I'm Olivia Blomstrom. I'm the Business Solutions Manager at West Michigan Works. I oversee a team across all seven counties that we serve. We help businesses connect with and build the talent they need to succeed. My background comes from healthcare. I…
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Book Review: “The Genius Myth: A Curious History of A Dangerous Idea” by Helen Lewis

By Steven Assarian, Business and Career Librarian  Recently, I was watching The Who Was? Show, a live-action sketch comedy show about historical figures. This particular episode was a doubleheader with King Tut and Shakespeare.  The actress playing Shakespeare had a song where she sings about all the different words and phrases that Shakespeare wrote first…
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Book Review: “Beloved Economies: Transforming How We Work”

By Ashley Bovin, Library Assistant What comes to mind when you think of “success” in work and business? Measurables like reduced costs, financial growth, and better quality products and services?  What about feelings of connection and belonging, peace, purpose, happiness, and hope?  Beloved Economies: Transforming How We Work by Jess Rimington and Joanna L. Cea…
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Board of Library Commissioners Welcomes New Members

The Board of Library Commissioners of the Grand Rapids Public Library welcomes Justine Bryant and Bryan Holt as new Commissioners – their first board meeting taking place on January 28, 2025. Bryant and Holt join 5 other publicly elected Commissioners including; Rachel S. Anderson (President), Kelly Boston (Vice President/Secretary), Kathryn Dilley, Kevin Peterson, and Lauren…
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