BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//The Factory//Calendar//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN X-WR-CALNAME:The Factory X-WR-TIMEZONE:America/Detroit BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Detroit BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20070311T020000 RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;BYMONTH=3;BYDAY=2SU END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20071104T020000 RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;BYMONTH=11;BYDAY=1SU END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT UID:dd34add4-4e38-4e15-8f38-38a7a56cd79c@workthefactory.com DTSTAMP:20261113T222302Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261123T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261123T200000 SUMMARY:GRWebDev Powered by LaFleur presents Community Code Showcase DESCRIPTION:GRWebDev: Grand Rapids Web Development Group *We're finishing o ff the year with an informal "show and tell" featuring personal projects\, demos\, and more at the Grand Rapids coLab!* **GRWebDev Powered by LaFleu r presents** **Community Code Showcase** Grand Rapids coLab (38 Fulton St. W\, Grand Rapids\, MI 49503) Monday\, November 23rd 2026\, 6pm - 8pm **DE SCRIPTION** Have you been using a new toolset\, library\, language\, or fr amework that you're particularly excited about? Perhaps you've been diggin g into the use of AI agents or built some home automation tools and you'd like to share your experiences. Well\, now is the time! We're sending off 2026 with a fun and informal Community Code Showcase featuring short\, 10- minute demos or presentations from folks right here in West Michigan (no s lide deck required!). Have something you’d like to share? **[Submit our registration form by Friday\, November 6th](https://forms.gle/QmpdHwHHXUxn aGyA8)**. Interested in learning something new? Come on down and enjoy foo d\, refreshments\, and enjoy the evening with us. 😎 **OUR PRESENTERS** **[James Lund](https://www.linkedin.com/in/lundjrl/)** is a problem solver who's determined to bridge the gap between nature and technology. By day\ , James helps local businesses upgrade their digital infrastructure. By ni ght\, he advocates for others by volunteering at organizations such as Dja ngo Girls\, Code for Good West Michigan\, and of course\, GRWebDev. **[Jas on Stiles](https://www.linkedin.com/in/jason-l-stiles/)** is a full stack engineer with 30 years of experience and founder of Bolero Services\, LLC. This year\, Jason launched [lookingforgroup.social](https://lookingforgro up.social/dashboard)\, a platform for finding and forming small\, intimate groups based on shared interests and values\, right in your neighborhood. **[Dean Marano](https://www.linkedin.com/in/deanmarano/)** is a developer that loves Javascript\, Ruby\, Rails\, Ember.js\, accessibility\, and tes ting. A graduate of Hope College and DePaul University\, has worked in ind ustry for 18 years\, currently working at Hashicorp with IBM. He likes bik ing\, baking\, jamming\, and PB&J. **[John DiPiazza](https://www.linkedin. com/in/johndapizza)** recently graduated from GRCC with an associate degre e in Computer Programming. He began to take interest in programming and we b development in 2018\, and spent the summer of 2026 interning at Slothwer ks as a full stack web developer. … and ***YOU!*** **[Fill out the regis tration form](https://forms.gle/QmpdHwHHXUxnaGyA8)** **SCHEDULE** * 6:00pm … Refreshments and Networking * 6:30pm … Opening Announcements + Pres entations * 7:45pm … Closing Announcements * 8:00pm … Event Ends **LOC ATION** The Grand Rapids coLab is located on the third floor of the Leonar d Building at 38 Fulton St. West (SW corner of Commerce and Fulton). Enter the lobby from the north side (front) of the building or the accessible e ntrance on the south side adjacent to the parking lot. Take the elevator t o the third floor. **PARKING** Parking is available in the lot behind the Leonard Building\, the Gallery Ramp across the road on Commerce\, and on n earby streets. (Pro tip: Weston\, Sheldon\, and LaGrave just east of Divis ion are often more easily accessible than busier streets such as Commerce and Division.) Street parking pricing and hours vary depending on location \; [details can be found on the City of Grand Rapids website](https://www. grandrapidsmi.gov/Government/Departments/Mobile-GR/Parking). **SPONSORS** This evening’s event is sponsored by **[SPARK Business Works](https://sp arkbusinessworks.com/)**. SPARK is an award-winning agency helping mid-siz ed businesses and industry leaders modernize operations and accelerate gro wth. Through custom app development\, workflow automation\, and data-drive n marketing\, they deliver practical\, high-impact tech solutions for sect ors like manufacturing\, healthcare\, and construction. Learn more at [spa rkbusinessworks.com](http://sparkbusinessworks.com). Tonight’s event is also sponsored by **[SlothWerks](https://slothwerks.com/)**. SlothWerks is a Grand Rapids-based development consultancy crafting custom web & mobile apps for startups\, small businesses\, and nonprofits. Driven by 20+ year s of tech expertise\, they’re passionate about building practical softwa re solutions and empowering West Michigan’s tech community. Learn more a t [slothwerks.com](https://slothwerks.com/). Our meetup is also sponsored by **[West Michigan Tech Talent](https://www.westmichigantechtalent.com/)* *. West Michigan Tech Talent connects local employers\, educators\, commun ity organizations and workforce experts who are invested in creating a str ong tech workforce. By sharing best practices\, leveraging resources and c ollaborating on innovative solutions\, WMTT is actively addressing the tec h talent gap and makes upskilling affordable and accessible. Learn more at [westmichigantechtalent.com](https://www.westmichigantechtalent.com/). GR WebDev is also sponsored by **[Start Garden](https://startgarden.com/)**. Empowering West Michigan's startup ecosystem through financial\, intellect ual & social capital\, Start Garden provides a neighborhood for startups t o grow. No matter where you are on your journey - whether you’re an entr epreneur\, a startup or simply a dreamer with a great idea - the Start Gar den ecosystem provides a strong community of support to help you get your idea off the ground or move your business to the next level. Learn more at [startgarden.com](https://startgarden.com/). GRWebDev's title sponsor is **[LaFleur Marketing](https://lafleur.marketing/)**. LaFleur is your forwa rd-thinking digital marketing partner\, creating innovative\, data-driven marketing strategies and assets for law firms\, healthcare organizations\, and growing businesses. Learn more about their services on the web at [la fleur.marketing](https://lafleur.marketing/). **VENUE** Our venue this mon th is the **Grand Rapids Collaborative**. Originally envisioned by Craig H all\, the coLab is a community of individuals and companies focused on tec hnology\, design\, and entrepreneurship. The space offers affordable offic e spaces with shared amenities including WiFi\, kitchen areas\, and more. Contact Wisinski of West Michigan for availability and pricing at [naiwwm. com](http://naiwwm.com). LOCATION:77 Monroe Center St NW\, Ste 600\, Grand Rapids\, MI 49503 URL:https://staging.workthefactory.com/events/grwebdev-powered-by-lafleur-p resents-community-code-showcase-317145487 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR