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Local entrepreneur pitches esports partnerships, scholarships to Grand Rapids Public Schools
2756632 · March 25, 2025
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Summary
A public commenter proposed district partnerships for esports programming, college scholarships and summer activities, asking the district to participate in events that could lead to scholarships and local economic benefits.
Dee Jones, a local pastor and entrepreneur, used the Finance Committee public-comment period to urge Grand Rapids Public Schools to support esports programming and related partnerships.
Jones said he has helped make esports an item of municipal focus and described plans to partner with Kent ISD and Ferris State…
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