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The company has confirmed that a new store will be opening in the Grand Rapids area. Seeing this goal become a reality is a profound reminder of what happens when a community clearly articulates its needs. I look forward to seeing all of you in the aisles when the doors …

August 25, 2011

Trader Joe\'s store(s) for West MI

Trader Joe\'s store(s) for West MI

🏆 Won — 279 supporters Verified

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Started by Anonymous 19 years, 10 months ago
There are 5 Trader Joe\'s locations in the state of Michigan, but all are on the eastern side of the state and a 3+ hour drive for the majority of Michiganders--too far to transport frozen goods (and an expensive trip with recent high gas prices). We, the undersigned, would happily be regular TJ\'s shoppers, were there at least one location in our neck of the woods. Grand Rapids is the second largest city in Michigan and central to a rapidly growing region in need of grocers offering a wider array of specialty foods and at reasonable prices. Muskegon and Holland would also be prime locations for TJ\'s stores. If you build it, we will shop!

Updates

Reached 250 supporters

July 20, 2011

May 4, 2009

The feedback I receive confirms that many people in this region feel overlooked by current grocery options. I am currently organizing the data regarding our population density to better illustrate the viability of a store in West Michigan for the corporate decision makers.

January 4, 2008

The reach of this effort has moved well beyond a few local conversations and now represents a genuine regional movement. It is clear that many people across West Michigan feel the same need for more accessible grocery options. This momentum provides a strong foundation as we look toward our next steps in encouraging a conversation with the company.

Reached 100 supporters

February 26, 2007

7 Comments

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Sarah Pratt
19 years ago Featured

please come to grand rapids!! i drive to ann arbor just for the frozen meals and it is getting way to expensive with gas prices

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Mike Mwangi
19 years ago Featured

we need one in holland asap. driving across the state for groceries is a joke.

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Emily Wheeler
19 years ago Featured

seriously dying for some cookie butter and the gyoza on this side of the state.

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Jessica Osei
19 years ago Featured

YES PLEASE. love trader joes so much.

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Brian Fleming
19 years ago Featured

come to GR already!

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Tom Wright
19 years ago Featured

cant believe we still dont have one here. west michigan is big enough for it.

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Maxim Campau
4 years ago

I love it Trader Joe's It my home

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