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Anna Bissell Statue in Grand Rapids: Honoring another Capitalist
Last week, a new statue was unveiled in Grand Rapids, in front of the DeVos Convention Center, honoring former CEO of Bissell Corporation, Anna Bissell. The unveiling drew a small crowd consisting mostly of the business community, some descendants of … Continue reading →
