Grand Rapids Mayor George Heartwell plans to incorporate feedback given from Grand Valley State University students on how to draw in and preserve talent in the city.

Heartwell mentioned the students’ contributions during his 2015 State of the City address. The mayor noted that he will put into action three of the 10 recommendations he received from students in December.

An example of an idea presented was a smartphone application that will contain information about Grand Rapids such as local restaurants, tourist locations and shops, among other things.

The mayor plans to take it a step further by creating a Millennial Advisory Board that will provide young and experienced representatives the chance to contribute ideas for the Grand Rapids community.