Ottawa County

Feature Story Among events taking place on Labor Day (Sept. 1) throughout the Lakeshore are the White Lake Community Walk (pictured), bridge walks in Grand Haven and Saugatuck-Douglas, and a truck parade from Zeeland to Holland. Arts and Culture

September things to do: Labor Day events, car shows, an international fest, and a kiteboarding even

Melody WilsonMonday, August 25, 2025
Feature Story Bret Docter, Kevin Costello, and John Burmeister Economic Development

Lakeshore Advantage adds investors to drive regional economic growth

The Lakeshore StaffTuesday, July 29, 2025
Feature Story The 20,000-square-foot Next Center in downtown Holland symbolizes Lakeshore Advantage's evolution over the past two decades and its enduring commitment to fostering innovation in Ottawa and Allegan counties. Community Development

Foundation awards nearly $800K to strengthen Ottawa County community

The Lakeshore StaffThursday, July 17, 2025
Feature Story Ryan Kilpatrick, lead consultant for Housing Next, leads a panel discussion. Community Development

Report: Ottawa County housing progress continues, but gaps remain for many

Shandra MartinezWednesday, June 25, 2025
Feature Story Gentex employees volunteer at the company's annual electronics recycling event. Sustainability

Gentex recycling event boosts community engagement with sustainability

Shandra MartinezSunday, June 15, 2025
Feature Story Kelly Wandel Economic Development

Lakeshore Advantage hires leader for workplace talent development

Shandra MartinezFriday, June 6, 2025
Feature Story Small-volunteers Community Development

Community Impact Day expands, mobilizes volunteers across Michigan

Shandra MartinezSaturday, May 3, 2025
Feature Story Jennifer Owens, President, Lakeshore Advantage and Jeff Stutz, CFO, MillerKnoll Economic Development

Business leaders launch plan to power Lakeshore growth

Shandra MartinezMonday, April 28, 2025
Feature Story "Waves of Pride: The Impact of Out on the Lakeshore" is a new exhibit spotlighting the city’s LGBTQ+ community and the grassroots group that has championed visibility, inclusion, and equality for over a decade. Arts and Culture

Exhibit explores hidden chapter of Holland’s LGBTQ+ history

Shandra MartinezMonday, April 28, 2025
Feature Story The Lakeshore Assistant Editor Andrea Goodell Community Development

Farewell from Assistant Editor Andrea Goodell

Andrea GoodellMonday, April 14, 2025
Feature Story Michigan Boys and Girls Club Youth of the Year Jaqulin Barajas, right, poses with 2023 Michigan Youth of the Year Isabel Shepard at the state Capitol building. Community Development

Holland Boys & Girls Club cultivates leaders

Andrea GoodellMonday, April 7, 2025
Feature Story Love in Action (LIA) is expanding its services to meet growing food insecurity in Northwest Ottawa County, with help from a $125,000 grant from the Grand Haven Area Community Foundation (GHACF). Community Development

Love in Action expands services with GHACF grant

The LakeshoreTuesday, April 1, 2025
Feature Story Shift Climbing's 12,377-square-foot facility features a first-in-the-nation hydraulically tiltable climbing structure, developed with European wall manufacturer Dreamwall. Economic Development

New climbing gym brings innovation to fitness, access, and employee equity

Shandra MartinezTuesday, April 1, 2025
Feature Story A new report reveals emerging workers value career opportunities, affordable living, and inclusivity if they are to remain in the Lakeshore region. Economic Development

Keeping young workers local depends on housing, jobs

The LakeshoreTuesday, April 1, 2025
Feature Story small-march-lead Community Development

Holland demonstration calls for unity in face of divisive change

The LakeshoreTuesday, April 1, 2025
Feature Story Hamilton Community Schools nurse Jen Yoder has been named Michigan’s School Nurse of the Year. Healthy Communities

Nurse honored for bridging health care gaps in schools

Shandra MartinezMonday, March 24, 2025
Feature Story Jon DeWys, CEO and co-owner of DeWys Metal Solutions, has been tackling the challenge of finding skilled workers head-on through a workforce development strategy focusing on education, training, and partnerships. Economic Development

DeWys, Marquis honored for leadership and community Impact

Shandra MartinezMonday, March 10, 2025
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