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Feature Story Meghan Heritage founded The Be Event six years ago to help women "be present" in various areas of their lives as well as give back to others. Community Development

Grand Haven nonprofit supports women by providing essentials

andrea goodellTuesday, January 19, 2021
Feature Story Land O'Lakes donated 10,000 pounds of its dog food to Harbor Humane. The food will serve pets at the shelter, in foster care, and at the pet food pantry. Community Development

Land O’Lakes helps hard-hit pets with large donation to Harbor Humane

andrea goodellMonday, January 18, 2021
Feature Story Three recent high school scholarship winners with a CFHZ donor. Kids and Education

Hundreds of scholarships available through CFHZ

Shandra MartinezMonday, January 18, 2021
Feature Story Jennifer Joseph, a nurse aide at Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital in Grand Rapids, received the Essential Service Award in 2017. Economic Development

Know a frontliner worker who deserves recognition?

Shandra MartinezSunday, January 17, 2021
Feature Story Holland BPW’s Pete Hoffswell was honored as Innovator of the Yearfor the “smart brick” he invented, which collects temperature data throughout the city’s snowmelt system. Technology and Innovation

GVSU Innovator of the Year enjoys ‘cool, fun projects’

Luke FerrisFriday, January 15, 2021
Feature Story Michigan Fosters Executive Director Tiffany Kraker and Holland Heights CRC Parsonage Committee Chairman Kevin Anderson stand outside of what is soon to become Journey Home, a place for families navigating foster care. Kids and Education

Coming home: Michigan Fosters creates a sense of home for foster families

andrea goodellTuesday, January 12, 2021
Feature Story Emiliah Tanya Jo Odinsdottir Equity

Poor face more hurdles because of COVID

Emiliah Tanya Jo OdinsdottirTuesday, January 12, 2021
Feature Story White pillars mark the entrance to the former Lakewood Farm, aka Getz Zoo, as they appear today. (Kym Reinstadler) Arts and Culture

Lakewood Farm and Zoo – Holland’s first big attraction gets historic designation

Kym ReinstadlerMonday, January 4, 2021
Feature Story Ed Garner is the Regional Director of the West Michigan Region of Michigan Small Business Development Center (SBDC). Entrepreneurship

SBDC West Michigan Region has tools to help businesses survive pandemic

Shandra MartinezSunday, December 27, 2020
Feature Story Tate Shumaker has an Etsy side hustle making habitats for pets. Their store, Tatescosycreatures, features adorable hideaways shaped like fruits and vegetables for pet hamsters, guinea pigs, and rats. Entrepreneurship

Time is right for creative people to open Etsy shops

Liz HoffswellTuesday, December 22, 2020
Feature Story The leadership team of Women of Color Give. Equity

Women of Color Give completes first round of grant awards

Shandra MartinezTuesday, December 22, 2020
Feature Story Stephanie Briggs is Director of Admissions at Muskegon Community College. Kids and Education

How to apply for a Futures for Frontliners scholarship

Shandra MartinezFriday, December 18, 2020
Feature Story Perrigo’s new North American corporate headquarters in Grand Rapids and an expanded distribution center in Holland will increase the regional footprint of the generic pharmaceutical manufacturer, already one of Allegan’s largest employers. Economic Development

Perrigo expands commitment in West Michigan with new construction, jobs

PAUL R. KOPENKOSKEYThursday, December 17, 2020
Feature Story Jason Cottrell and his daughter, Gracie Jo, 11, pose in front of the little free pantry their family created in front of their home, 1237 Marlene St. Holland. Community Development

Little pantry brings kindness, helping hand

andrea goodellMonday, December 14, 2020
Feature Story The Futures for Frontliners scholarship is intended to help essential workers pay their community college tuition. Kids and Education

State scholarship pays tuition for frontline workers

PAUL R. KOPENKOSKEYMonday, December 14, 2020
Feature Story Hope College's TRIO Upward Bound students received a special holiday treat from their mentors — and Santa — on Saturday, Dec. 12, 2020. Kids and Education

Socially distanced Santa visits Upward Bound students

andrea goodellSaturday, December 12, 2020
Feature Story Patient Rick Zweering has been part of a pilot program to hone new remote patient monitoring software being developed by VitalTech and Holland-based Atrio Home Health. Healthy Communities

West Michigan health company helps pioneer remote patient monitoring

andrea goodellTuesday, December 8, 2020
Feature Story Hudsonville Ice Cream dropped off pints of their most popular flavors at Spectrum Health hospitals earlier this year as part of its Random Acts of Ice Cream campaign. Community Development

Hudsonville’s Random Acts of Ice Cream honors everyday heroes

andrea goodellTuesday, December 8, 2020
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