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GROW HISTORY IN PICTURES
GROW's founder and visionary LeAnne Moss, left, with former Program Manager and LeAnne's successor Ingrid Guiffrida. 
Martha Herman (Class 17, MYOB) shows off her skill (?) at driving a Hi-Lo at Empowered Technologies, a CNC machine shop she runs with Kathi McFarlin, also Class 17. 
Former City Commissioner Linda Samualson reads a proclamation from the City of Grand Rapids to LeAnne Moss at her farewell bash. 
Cheryl Bandstra, Class 14, MYOB & owner of Savannah's Kitchen arranges the goodies she prepared for GROW's Volunteer Reception in January of 2002. 
Susan Brown, Class 5, MYOB gives a soothing 
A group of GROW Board Members gathered at the 
Martha Lewis, Class 3, MYOB, owner of Silk Floral Creations sells her wares at the 1999 GROW Show. 
GROW Board Member Diane Friar celebrates Class 22's graduation with business partner Dennis Echelbarger of Echelbarger, Himebaugh, Tamm & Co. 
Play rehearsal for "Taking Care of Business" by Kate Dernocoeur. Well-known lead actresses volunteered their talent to celebrate GROW's 10th anniversary in 1999. 
Pat Lonergan, an officer at 5/3 Bank, has been a volunteer facilitator for every MYOB class from Class 1 thru Class 22. He also serves as Secretary of the GROW Board of Directors. 
As a Women's Business Center of the Small Business Administration, GROW has periodic visits with the SBA. We always pass with flying colors, thank goodness! 
Faithful volunteer Carl Wiltse, happily helps with every mailing. Could be because his wife, Pamela Bayes (rt), GROW Staff, begs! 
Empowered Technologies 2000 Golf Outing to benefit GROW. Not traditional golf, as you can see. 
Ann Alexander, Grand Rapids Community College (and former GROW staff) goes through the "DISC" profile at the first day MYOB retreat. 
Bonnie Miller, GROW founder and Board President. GROW's Endowment Fund is named to honor Bonnie. 
Mayor John Logie speaks at every graduation ceremony. 
The first Economic Literacy Class at GROW. 
Lanetta Thomas, Class 19, MYOB & owner of Ebony's Beauty Salon, with her proud family at graduation. 
Kay Staezel and Bill Hill, GROW volunteers with former MYOB Program Manager Paula Brush. 
Mary Jane Pories (Class 18, MYOB and owner "Fishladder, Inc.") put students thru their paces in the Leadership Class. 
Cathy Gase S.B.A. (Small Business Administration), shops till she dropped at GROW Show 1999. 
Tammi Wingeier, Class 16, MYOB, has her "Ice Cream Caboose" put on site. 
Later... Tammi's open for business 
Synea Grant Jordan, of The Hairnet, graduated in Class 10 of MYOB. She is actively involved with her business, family, and her neighborhood. |
