Shandra Martinez

Shandra Martinez is the managing editor of The Lakeshore WM. After a distinguished career in daily journalism, she launched her Holland-based business, Shandra Martinez Communications. A longtime resident of the Lakeshore, she now writes and edits on a variety of platforms for clients in Michigan and across the country. She can be reached at mailto:shandra@thelakeshorewm.com

Feature Story Joel Elsenbroek , apprenticeships project manager for West Michigan Works!, accepted the Certificate of Recognition from John Ladd, administrator of the U.S. Department of Labor’s Office of Apprenticeship.
Feature Story The apprenticeship program connects child care providers with local training institutions to foster hands-on learning environments.
Feature Story Kent District Library's Write Michigan Short Story Contest is free to enter for youth. Adults pay a $10 entry fee, although scholarships are available.
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How 2 West Michigan designers are turning plastic waste into art


Feature Story “Chicago Collects: Jewelry in Perspective” offers visitors a sparkling walk through history, revealing how jewelry has shaped and reflected society from the Renaissance to the present day.
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Feature Story Women of Color Give announced the latest recipients of its grants at its fifth-annual “Elevating You Brunch."
Feature Story  Shane Scherer, director of the Peter Secchia Military and Veteran Resource Center, speaks as part of the Military Connected/Student Veteran Orientation, which returned this fall as a way to provide specialized support for veteran students.
Feature Story Marcus Drenth of NineTen Media
Feature Story Ottawa County Clerk/Register of Deeds Justin Roebuck speaks at a recent event.
Feature Story Ottawa Sands County Park, a 345-acre site at the junction of the Grand River and Lake Michigan Coastal Greenways will celebrate its grand reopening on Oct. 17.
Feature Story Lake Allegan, created by damming the Kalamazoo River in the 1930s, is home to a mix of year-round and seasonal residents.
Feature Story President of Lakeshore Advantage Jennifer Owens.

Report: Adaptability fuels economic growth along Lakeshore


Feature Story Phil McPherson, director of program integrity at LifeCircles PACE, talks with a client.
Feature Story Davenport University and Gentex leaders formalized their commitment to education and workforce development with a signing ceremony Sept. 30 at the corporation’s office in Zeeland.
Feature Story Katie Moore, activation manager for Downtown Grand Rapids Inc.

Programmers help communities nurture the power of public art