Community Development

Feature Story The 2020 Census is still going on, although census-takers — known as enumerators — stopped knocking on doors back in mid-October. Community Development

Making sure everyone is counted in 2020 Census is no easy task

Rick MartinezThursday, November 19, 2020
Feature Story City officials worked with the crowdsourcing platform Patronicity to purchase and install a 20-foot Christmas tree in a downtown Holland park. (City of Holland) Arts and Culture

Downtown Holland creates holiday magic with a little crowdfunding

BY ANDREA GOODELLTuesday, November 17, 2020
Feature Story Allie Hopkins is the Associate Manager of Herman Miller Cares. Community Development

Herman Miller partners with Community Foundation to tackle COVID-19 crisis

By Shandra MartinezTuesday, November 17, 2020
Feature Story Zeeland's Tripelroot brewpub has had to shift gears to stay relavant in the time of COVID. Economic Development

Brewpub shifts focus during COVID with help from Lakeshore Advantage, MEDC

by andrea goodellThursday, November 12, 2020
Feature Story Patty Janes and volunteers of Michigan Cares for Tourism (MC4T). Community Development

Founder shares how nonprofit highlights generosity of tourism industry professionals

By Patty JanesMonday, November 09, 2020
Feature Story Hawthorn Pond Natural Area is located in Holland Township. (Photo by Mike Lozon) Arts and Culture

What to do in November? 8 activities to enjoy along the Lakeshore

By Sally LaukitisSaturday, October 31, 2020
Feature Story Herman Miller employees take part in the Grand Rapids Climate Strike in 2019. Community Development

Herman Miller’s ‘Day of Purpose’ provides paid time off on Election Day

By Bruce BuursmaFriday, October 30, 2020
Feature Story Boys & Girls Club of Greater Holland Teen Center Director, Sara Delbene, helps a teen with her homework on a Wi-Fi enabled device. Kids and Education

Boys & Girls Club steps up to support youth during the pandemic

By Shandra MartinezFriday, October 30, 2020
Feature Story Carol Myers shows off the socially distanced, but festive Halloween tube at her 12th Street Holland home. Healthy Communities

Festive and safe: A socially distanced Halloween solution

By Andrea GoodellWednesday, October 28, 2020
Feature Story Dons Flowers and Gifts President Douglas J. Vos and office manager Katie DenHerder prepare to give away 3,500 roses to customers, so they can gift the flowers to friends and family in an effort to lift community spirits during the COVID-19 pandemic. Community Development

Zeeland shop offers free flowers to lift community spirits

by andrea goodellTuesday, October 27, 2020
Feature Story Barbara Lee VanHorssen is the Experi-Mentor (executive director) of the Momentum Center in Grand Haven.

Task force to tackle racism and the media at next town hall meeting

by andrea goodellFriday, October 23, 2020
Feature Story The Spring Lake Department of Public Works prepares trees for winter. Community Development

Spring Lake Township, Village reap rewards of unique DPW merger

BY PAUL R. KOPENKOSKEYWednesday, October 21, 2020
Feature Story Robyn Afrik is Ottawa County’s Director of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. Equity

How Diversity Forum aims to advance equity in Ottawa County

By Shandra MartinezWednesday, October 14, 2020
Feature Story Jubilee Ministries Executive Director Steve Grose and Lakeshore Habitat for Humanity Executive Director Don Wilkinson speak to a crowd before a ceremonial groundbreaking at Park Vista Place on East 40th Street in Holland. Community Development

Jubilee, Habitat break ground on mixed-income neighborhood

by andrea goodellTuesday, October 13, 2020
Feature Story Just Goods Gifts recently held a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate its new location. Economic Development

Retailers find new home in Grand Haven’s refurbished Depot

By Shandra MartinezMonday, October 12, 2020
Feature Story Amanda Chocko is Lakeshore Advantage's Director of Entrepreneurship. Entrepreneurship

Lakeshore Advantage entrepreneurship director takes on international role

By Shandra MartinezMonday, October 12, 2020
Feature Story Sharon Yonker Healthy Communities

Lighthouse Award recipient’s Purple Pride helps those on cancer journey

BY PAUL R. KOPENKOSKEYTuesday, October 06, 2020
Feature Story West Michigan brewers are modifying the base recipe for the Black is Beautiful stout and making it their own. Proceeds are donated to organizations that raise awareness of racial inequality and promote social justice. Equity

Black is Beautiful collaborative takes hold at Lakeshore breweries

BY PAUL R. KOPENKOSKEYThursday, October 01, 2020
Feature Story Elizabeth Kidd is the Vice President of Community Impact at the Community Foundation of the Holland/Zeeland Area. Community Development

Foundation invests in community through stabilization fund grants

By Shandra MartinezTuesday, September 29, 2020
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