Kent County Reveals New ‘Window on the County’ Brand
(Lori Latham, Assistant County Administrator)
We revealed a new brand, including a primary logo, sub-brand logos for several departments and offices, and a tagline—Your Partner, Your Place—that will serve as a short-hand vision statement for Michigan’s second fastest growing County.
The new logo features a rectangular frame that reflects the County’s shape and serves as a window into life within the County—a place where people live, work, and visit and the entity that serves those people. The organic wave element is representative of our rivers, streams, rolling agricultural land and greenspaces that are so important to our region.
The updated brand also features a fresh, vibrant color palette to allow greater versatility in designing signage, collateral and other branded materials.
While the primary logo will be used organization-wide, several departments and offices with a high level of public engagement—including the Health Department, Animal Shelter, Community Action, Veteran’s Services, Prosecutor’s Office and others—will use unique logos that will serve as important tools to help increase awareness of the vital services they provide. The organization will continue to use the County seal on official documents. Learn more and view the brand guide here.
Orientation for Boards, Commissions and Committees
On January 25, we held an orientation for new members appointed to Kent County Boards, Commissions and Committees. Join us in welcoming our new members!
Polar Plunge and Kozminski Basketball Games
(Joy Matthews, Sheriff's Office)
The Kent County Sheriff's Office (KCSO) is participating in the Polar Plunge on Saturday, February 11, at 2 p.m. at Lake Michigan Credit Union Ballpark. The event benefits the athletes of Special Olympics Michigan. Support or join the team here. Friends and family are more than welcome!
Join the KCSO on Saturday, February 11, at Kenowa Hills High School for the Annual Robert Kozminski Memorial Basketball Game. Local law enforcement will play Kenowa Hills teachers at 5 p.m., and the KCSO will take on the Grand Rapids Police Department (GRPD) at 6:30 p.m. There will be raffle items, a wing-eating contest, food for sale by Saladino Smoke, and an opportunity to meet KCSO and GRPD K9s. The family-friendly event is free! Learn more about the story behind this tournament here.
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Kent County Business Expo February 8
(Cal Brinks, Purchasing)
Are you a Michigan supplier interested in learning how to do business with Kent County? Join the MEDC’s Pure Michigan Business Connect (PMBC) team and the Kent County Purchasing Division for the virtual Kent County Business Expo on February 8 from 8:15a.m. to noon. Suppliers do not need to be located in Kent County to participate; all Michigan businesses are welcome to attend. Click here to learn more.
Walk for Warmth 2023
Mark your calendar for Walk for Warmth on Saturday, March 4, 2023 at 8:30a.m. Walk for Warmth is a three mile walk to raise money to provide heating fuel assistance for low-income households in Kent County. Learn more here.
Fire Commission
(Cal Brinks, Purchasing)
The Kent County Fire Commission provides a means for the participating units of government to purchase fire apparatus. It also provides a centralized bidding system for various supply items and insurance. The Kent County Fire Commission and Lowell Fire Authority collaborated and recently took delivery of a new fire apparatus for Lowell and Vergennes Townships. This apparatus will assist in keeping residents safe in these areas, as well as surrounding communities when mutual support is requested. The Fire Commission Board meets the 3rd Fridays of January, April, September, and 2nd Friday of December rotating between member department locations.
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