08/13/2026
Well, the first-ever and now annual River North Business Association (RNBA) picnic was a great success! AND we couldn’t have ordered better weather.
Thanks to our sponsors Corewell Health, Downtown Grand Rapids Inc., and Garage Bar and Grill, for the tasty FREE Food. RNBA sponsored the FREE Kona ice, which everyone seemed to appreciate.
AND of course, the 150+ folks who showed up and waited patiently in line for food!
We kicked things off with a rousing rendition of our national anthem, thanks to our 2nd ward commissioner, Lisa Knight. And while she was singing, our local GRFD members showed up. Saw GRPD there as well.
We let folks eat in peace, mix and mingle before a few announcements. We offered window clings for members to display; we still have some available. (Contact Mark Secchia) The best offer we made was membership for the remainder of the year at the reduced price of $100. Meet our newest members: Steve & Margaux Drake, owners of RVNU Residential & Commercial and Jeffrey, owner of J’s Squeaky Clean Auto Detailing. WELCOME! AND if you’re now having second thoughts about not taking advantage of it yesterday, the offer still stands. Just contact Caleb Hollier at [email protected] for details.
More fun coming up at Sixth Street Park. Food trucks, music, arts and crafts, kids' activities, street performers, and DJ’s (at 555 Monroe). Merchants and Makers will bring 65 local makers as well. Return to the River August 22-23. This is a wonderful FREE family-friendly event you don't want to miss.
