Business with Heart: Gardner White's New West Michigan Story (08-16-26)

Michigan-based furniture retailer Gardner White is making history with its first-ever West Michigan location, and in this episode of West Michigan Weekend, CEO Rachel Stewart joins host Phil Tower to discuss what this milestone means for the company and the Grand Rapids community. Founded in Detroit in 1912, the fourth-generation family-owned business is bringing its customer-focused approach, expansive showroom, and personalized design services to West Michigan for the very first time. Rachel also shares how Gardner White is pairing business growth with community impact through its "Bring It Home for Kids" initiative, supporting early childhood literacy and kindergarten readiness across Michigan. It's a conversation about entrepreneurship, leadership, giving back, and why investing in communities is just as important as investing in homes. Online: Gardner WhiteGardner Whites New Grand Rapids location