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Tommy Allen

Tommy Allen

Publisher and Lifestyle Editor at Rapid Growth Media

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United States
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  • English
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  • Rural

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Recent Articles

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Ancient giants and local legends: Public Museum’s new exhibit opens a portal in time

Visit the Grand Rapids Public Museum to explore deep time, where Tyrannosaurs – Meet the Family and the Klapp Family Mastodon showcase a worldwide tale of evolution and a local find that highlights how curiosity is universal. Visit the Grand Rapids Public Museum to explore deep time, where Tyrannosaurs – Meet the Family and the Klapp Family Mastodon showcase a worldwide tale of evolution and a local find that highlights how curiosity is universal.
2 months ago
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Explore your parks: Where community and science intersect with ease...

From birdwatching at Huff to skating at Clemente to climbing at Highland, Explore Your Parks proves Grand Rapids’ green spaces are vibrant hubs of science, community, and connection.
3 months ago
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One beat at a time: Brandon Copeland and the creative heart of comm...

Brandon Copeland has dedicated 20 years to demonstrating how artists can inspire community, culture, and the future of Grand Rapids, from DIY hip-hop shows to his live-work storefront, Grammotones.
4 months ago
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One beat at a time: Brandon Copeland and the creative heart of comm...

Brandon Copeland has dedicated 20 years to demonstrating how artists can inspire community, culture, and the future of Grand Rapids, from DIY hip-hop shows to his live-work storefront, Grammotones.
4 months ago
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Carousel of belonging: a real joy ride (coming soon)

At the Grand Rapids Public Museum, a beloved 1928 Spillman Carousel is being reborn – not just through careful preservation, but by placing accessibility and belonging at the heart of its future.
4 months ago
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'Bridge the Gap' — A warning shot and a road map for Michigan’s hun...

Federal budget cuts risk pushing an additional 50,000 Michiganders into hunger. Feeding America West Michigan is urgently working to raise $1.5 million, with a $300,000 match, to sustain their mobile pantry programs.
4 months ago
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‘Bridge the Gap’ — A warning shot and a road map for Michigan’s hun...

Federal budget cuts risk pushing an additional 50,000 Michiganders into hunger. Feeding America West Michigan is urgently working to raise $1.5 million, with a $300,000 match, to sustain their mobile pantry programs.
4 months ago
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Ground to river, youth to future: Michigan as an outdoor classroom

Throughout West Michigan, from the Michigan DNR’s hatcheries to community camps and faith-based groups, a network of organizations is turning lakes, rivers, and forests into active learning environments where youth gain skills, understand ethics, and
5 months ago
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Ground to river, youth to future: Michigan as an outdoor classroom

Throughout West Michigan, from the Michigan DNR’s hatcheries to community camps and faith-based groups, a network of organizations is turning lakes, rivers, and forests into active learning environments where youth gain skills, understand ethics, and
5 months ago
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Sharks: From ‘Duunn‑dun’ to deep breaths

How Grand Rapids Public Museum’s blockbuster “Sharks” exhibit helps West Michiganders stare down irrational fears – and why that matters for the planet.
5 months ago
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Sharks: From ‘Duunn‑dun’ to deep breaths

How Grand Rapids Public Museum’s blockbuster “Sharks” exhibit helps West Michiganders stare down irrational fears – and why that matters for the planet.
5 months ago
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The soul in the system: Michael Nÿkamp on creativity, AI, and the f...

Rapid Growth's publisher spoke with designer Michael Nÿkamp for an interview that isn’t just about design — it’s a discussion on maintaining human connection in a world increasingly dominated by AI.
5 months ago
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Face-to-face: Meijer Gardens’ “BUSTED” exhibit revolutionizes the w...

An intimate, thought-provoking sculpture show explores identity, visibility, and human connection through contemporary busts that reflect who we are today. BUSTED with Suzsanne Ramljak interviewed by Tommy Allen of Grand Rapids
6 months ago
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Same dog, new tricks: Yesterdog’s legacy continues in Grand Rapids

What happens when one of Grand Rapids’ most beloved restaurants changes ownership after almost 50 years? At Yesterdog, the answer isn’t about reinvention—it’s a genuine dedication to preserving the heart of a neighborhood business.
7 months ago
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Adapting outdoor recreation in West Michigan amidst shifting season...

As winters become shorter and seasons increasingly erratic, outdoor recreation in West Michigan is experiencing significant changes. Local leaders are exploring innovative methods to maintain year-round connections to nature.
7 months ago
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Adapting outdoor recreation in West Michigan amidst shifting season...

As winters become shorter and seasons increasingly erratic, outdoor recreation in West Michigan is experiencing significant changes. Local leaders are exploring innovative methods to maintain year-round connections to nature.
7 months ago
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Strengthening arts organizations: The DeVos Institute’s capacity-bu...

Five months into a two-year effort, the Capacity Building: Grand Rapids program is helping 14 local arts groups strengthen strategy, sustainability, and global impact. Story by Tommy Allen, Publisher, Rapid Growth.
7 months ago
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Healing the Pipeline: GVSU’s bold response to a regional nursing cr...

How a state-of-the-art health education center, powered by philanthropy and partnerships, is reshaping the future of care in West Michigan.
9 months ago
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GR Stories: How community storytelling builds bridges, fosters belo...

In a time of widening divides, a quiet revolution in connection is emerging at the Grand Rapids Public Museum. What began as a few Zoom calls during the pandemic has evolved into GR Stories — a series highlighting how even the most personal histories
9 months ago
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Trust Women: Rapid Growth's Publisher looks back on women who are m...

When equity initiatives face unprecedented backlash, striving for genuine equality transcends mere aspiration.
9 months ago
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Beyond compliance: Area nonprofit and corporation are redefining in...

For the Steelcase team, accessibility is far more than ramps and automatic doors. Through an innovative partnership with Disability Advocates of Kent County (DAKC), Steelcase is reimagining what it means to create truly inclusive workplaces.
10 months ago