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Redevelopment Ready: Harrison and Allegan
Both communities hope hotel projects spur development
Sarah Spohn
Thursday, September 21, 2023
Communities across Michigan are tapping a state toolkit to help them create a streamlined approach to development and a clear vision for their future. The Michigan Municipal League is helping, preparing communities like Harrison and Allegan for development projects.
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Arts and Culture
Housing America — Classic American Foursquare architecture in Holland
Dale Wyngarden
Wednesday, September 20, 2023
Retired community planner Dale Wyngarden explores how West Michigan has used the simple and versatile American Foursquare — and how it might use it as housing shortages persist.
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Behavioral health at home helps Muskegon-area older adults improve quality of life
Estelle Slootmaker
Wednesday, September 20, 2023
Multiple organizations in the Muskegon area are bringing trained counselors to the homes of older adults who face mobility or transportation challenges.
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Kids and Education
New leader of GRCC Lakeshore Campus has strong ties to Ottawa County
Shandra Martinez
Monday, September 18, 2023
The new executive director of Grand Rapids Community College’s Lakeshore Campus brings experience in technical education and strong ties to Ottawa County.
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Equity
With activities accessible for all abilities, Harvest Festival returns
Shandra Martinez
Monday, September 18, 2023
Since opening in 2010, Benjamin’s Hope has hosted an annual Harvest Festival that is accessible for people of all abilities. This year’s event returns Saturday, Sept. 30, from 3-6 p.m.
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Community Development
Muskegon DDA expands successful facade grant program
Shandra Martinez
Monday, September 18, 2023
After a successful first year of a downtown facade grant program, the Muskegon DDA has expanded the program to improve the exteriors of downtown businesses and commercial properties.
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Manufacturers to welcome more than 10,000 next-gen innovators
Shandra Martinez
Monday, September 18, 2023
Students will have a chance to explore West Michigan’s manufacturing future during Discover Manufacturing Week on Nov. 6-11. This year’s event marks the return to fully in-person tours after the past two years of pandemic-related disruptions.
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Economic Development
Report: More employers turning to automation to overcome labor shortages
Shandra Martinez
Monday, September 18, 2023
The Lakeshore Advantage report is an analysis of more than 120 interviews with Ottawa, Allegan County business leaders. More than half of the employers plan to expand in the next three years.
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Livability Lab is about making positive changes in Muskegon County
Shandra Martinez
Monday, September 18, 2023
Livability Lab is an innovative, community-driven initiative that invites residents, students, businesses and non-profit organizations throughout Muskegon County to get involved in making positive changes.
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Gentex to open tech hub in in downtown GR
Shandra Martinez
Monday, September 18, 2023
The Zeeland company is opening a technology hub to help the company support, attract, and retain top engineering and software talent from throughout West Michigan.
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Language program helps build friendships and bridges cultural gaps
Ava Devanney
Monday, August 21, 2023
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Ubuntu! A sense of humaneness, decency, and human dignity
Barbara Lee VanHorssen
Wednesday, July 19, 2023
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Searching for Storytellers: Boileau family business establishes scholarship
Erich Boileau
Tuesday, February 28, 2023
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Zeeland teacher inspires with weightlifting championship
Traci Gonzales
Thursday, January 12, 2023
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