# Event Details - **Event Name**: GRWebDev Powered by LaFleur presents James Lund: Go Build Something New - **Event Start and End Date**: Mon, 27 Apr, 2026 at 06:00 pm – Mon, 27 Apr, 2026 at 08:00 pm (-04:00) - **Event Description**: Burnt out from constant demands? Join us this month to hear how GRWebDev’s James Lund rekindled his joy of coding with Go.About this EventGRWebDev Powered by LaFleur presents James LundGo Build Something NewStart Garden (2 Fulton St. W, Grand Rapids, Michigan 49503)Monday, April 27th 2026, 6pm - 8pmDESCRIPTIONAre you feeling bored with the same old frameworks? Struggling to find personal gratification behind the things you create at work? It might be time to build something for yourself.This month, GRWebDev President James Lund will walk us through his recent journey building terminal applications with the Go programming language and how it re-ignited his joy of building things for fun. We’ll cover projects including system loggers, an HTTP API for a Raspberry Pi, and a terminal-based grocery app that he’ll probably never use… all for the sake of having fun. Join us on Monday, April 27th at The Vault at Start Garden! We’ll kick things off at 6pm ET.OUR PRESENTER is a full-stack senior software developer and tech lead at SPARK Business Works. He’s a problem solver who's determined to bring harmony between nature and technology. By day, James helps local businesses upgrade their digital infrastructure. By night, he advocates for others by volunteering at organizations such as Django Girls, Code for Good West Michigan, and of course, GRWebDev.SCHEDULE6:00pm - 6:30pm … Refreshments and Networking6:30pm … Opening Announcements + Presentation7:30pm … Q&A + Closing Announcements8:00pm … Event EndsLOCATIONThe Vault at Start Garden is located at the corner of Fulton and Commerce. Enter the Gallery Parking ramp at 8 Commerce and follow the signs to the entrance of the event space.PARKINGParking is available in the Gallery Ramp on Commerce just south of Fulton as well as on nearby streets. (Pro tip: Weston, Sheldon, and LaGrave just east of Division 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.SPONSORSThis month’s meetup is sponsored by . West Michigan Tech Talent connects local employers, educators, community organizations and workforce experts who are invested in creating a strong tech workforce. By sharing best practices, leveraging resources and collaborating on innovative solutions, WMTT is actively addressing the tech talent gap and makes upskilling affordable and accessible. Learn more at westmichigantechtalent.com.GRWebDev’s venue sponsor is . Empowering West Michigan's startup ecosystem through financial, intellectual & social capital, Start Garden provides a neighborhood for startups to grow. No matter where you are on your journey - whether you’re an entrepreneur, a startup or simply a dreamer with a great idea - the Start Garden 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.GRWebDev's title sponsor is . LaFleur is your forward-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 lafleur.marketing. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/grand-rapids/grwebdev-powered-by-lafleur-presents-james-lund-go-build-something-new/100001986859473169 - **Event Categories**: business, workshops, meetups, it, digital-marketing, volunteering - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Grand Rapids - **state**: MI - **country**: United States - **location**: Start Garden - **lat**: 42.9628706 - **long**: -85.66861089999999 - **full address**: Start Garden, 2 Fulton Street West, Grand Rapids, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: GRWebDev Powered by LaFleur presents James Lund: Go Build Something New - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/c7f97afadc676eb5d72b94f64867072c71876c8691b85af68137ff7fd62b9c48-rimg-w1200-h650-dcc2220c-gmir.jpg?v=1775570517 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is GRWebDev Powered by LaFleur presents James Lund: Go Build Something New being held? - **A:** GRWebDev Powered by LaFleur presents James Lund: Go Build Something New takes place on Mon, 27 Apr, 2026 at 06:00 pm to Mon, 27 Apr, 2026 at 08:00 pm at Start Garden, 2 Fulton Street West, Grand Rapids, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing GRWebDev Powered by LaFleur presents James Lund: Go Build Something New? - **A:** GRWebDev Powered by LaFleur presents James Lund: Go Build Something New is organized by Grand Rapids Web Development Group (GRWebDev). - **Q**: Who is this event for? 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