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Feature Story Michigan Veteran Entrepreneur (MVE)-Lab hosts pitch nights. (MVE) Entrepreneurship

Entrepreneurial program for veterans coming to Muskegon

Shanika P. CarterSunday, January 29, 2023
Michigan Veteran Entrepreneur (MVE)-Lab will be coming to Muskegon to offer veterans the opportunity to become entrepreneurs
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West Michigan Student Showcase returns for 42nd year

Shandra MartinezSunday, January 29, 2023
Carla Flanders will lead the annual celebration showcasing nearly 250 students from 35 different school districts throughout Muskegon, Ottawa, Oceana, Newaygo, and Mason counties. 
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Young professionals group plans its first leadership conference

Shandra MartinezSaturday, January 28, 2023
The Holland/Zeeland Young Professionals (HYP) plans to host its first-ever leadership conference, dubbed the Future Leaders Conference, on Feb. 16 at the Holland Civic Center Place.
Feature Story Nick Nykerk, leff, and Phil LaMothe are the new members of the Lakeshore Advantage board. (LA) Economic Development

New leadership on Lakeshore Advantage board brings expertise in key focus industries

Shandra MartinezSaturday, January 28, 2023
Phil LaMothe, plant manager of fairlife in Coopersville, and Nick Nykerk, president of Lakewood Construction in Holland, have joined the Lakeshore Advantage board. 
Feature Story A replica of the first cabin built in Holland, Mich. Arts and Culture

Holland history: The founding of a town — religious roots and other reasons

Dale WyngardenThursday, January 26, 2023
Religious freedom was only one of the reasons that drove Dutch settlers — including Holland founder Albertus van Raalte — to the new world.
Feature Story OnPoint provides care at its facilities and also via mobile crisis response. Second Wave - MichiganHealthy Communities

OnPoint’s mobile crisis team brings help to Allegan County residents with urgent mental health needs

Kelsey SandersTuesday, January 24, 2023
OnPoint’s Community Mental Health Mobile Crisis Intervention Program is available 24/7/365 with a supervisor and two clinicians on-call at all times. 
Feature Story The 2022 Holland Human Relations Commission Social Justice Awards recipients pose for a picture after the awards ceremony. Community Development

Miles of Smiles, public defender among social justice award winners

Andrea GoodellMonday, January 23, 2023
I AM Academy, Heights of Hope, and social justice advocate Ann Weller were also among the award recipients who "exemplify the virtues of social justice by promoting equal opportunity and equal access for residents of Holland."
Feature Story Shaun Page (left), Chick-fil-A Operator, presenting a check to Action House CEO Scott Rumpsa (right) Community Development

Lakeshore nonprofit wins $75,000 through Chick-fil-A’s ‘True Inspiration Awards’

Shandra MartinezSunday, January 22, 2023
Community Action House plans to use these funds to further expand services at its recently opened Food Club & Opportunity Hub in Holland. 
Feature Story Taylor Twork, a GVSU student, is a recipient of the Thomas and Susan Den Herder Education Scholarship. Kids and Education

How to apply for nearly $900K in scholarships with one application

Shandra MartinezSunday, January 22, 2023
College, trade school, and high school students can apply for scholarships from the Community Foundation of the Holland/Zeeland Area with one easy application.
Feature Story From left: Dennis Young, Tom Sikkema and Melinda Young. Healthy Communities

Ride YourWay fills niche for wheelchair-accessible transportation service in West Michigan

Paul R. KopenkoskeySaturday, January 21, 2023
Last year demand for Ride YourWay grew nearly ten-fold. The company now has seven wheelchair-accessible vans and one ambulatory sedan to serve clients from Muskegon to Kalamazoo.
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