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Feature Story Chamber members volunteer at the Zeeland Historical Society during Community Impact Day. (West Coast Chamber) Community Development

West Coast Chamber hosts 4th annual Community Impact Day

Shandra MartinezSunday, May 14, 2023
Feature Story “Old Heart” co-stars Melanie Lamrock as Sarah van Praag and Jakari Carson as Lt. Tom Johnson Arts and Culture

Filmmaker turns Norton Shores author’s novel into MCC play

Paul R. KopenkoskeyMonday, May 8, 2023
Feature Story Boyd Feltman when Peachwave opened in downtown Holland in 2013. (Peachwave) Entrepreneurship

Q&A: Boyd Feltman shares secrets of Peachwave’s sweet success

Shandra MartinezSunday, May 7, 2023
Feature Story tulypsign Economic Development

Tulyp Hotel blossoms in downtown Holland

Dianna StampflerThursday, May 4, 2023
Feature Story Boys and Girls Club staff celebrate with Isabel Shepard (center) after she was named Michigan Youth of the Year. Kids and Education

West Ottawa's Isabel Shepard is state Youth of the Year

Andrea GoodellSaturday, April 29, 2023
Feature Story A new more secure entrance is among the improvements already in place at the Allegan County Courthouse. Community Development

Allegan County to expand courthouse, services

Andrea GoodellThursday, April 27, 2023
Feature Story The West Ottawa High Interact Club has partnered with Park Township on a water safety initiative to teach youth the dangers of pier jumping into Lake Michigan. Kids and Education

Teens lead initiative to end risky tradition that leads to youth drownings in Lake Michigan

Kelsey SandersWednesday, April 26, 2023
Feature Story GHACF is moving to a historic building on Sherman Avenue. (GHACF) Community Development

GHACF will expand with a move to historic building

Shandra MartinezMonday, April 24, 2023
Feature Story An aerial view of the Little Hawks Preschool on the Outdoor Discovery Center campus. Sustainability

ODC Network acquires 295-acre parcel in Kalamazoo River Greenway

Shandra MartinezSaturday, April 22, 2023
Feature Story Grand Haven City Councilmember Karen Lowe (Shandra Martinez) Community Development

The role transformative placemaking can take in building community

Shandra MartinezSaturday, April 22, 2023
Feature Story Broadband access for around 12,000 rural residents in Allegan County is one step closer to reality, thanks to a public-private partnership and federal funds. Technology and Innovation

Allegan County works to extend broadband access to rural residents

Paul R. KopenkoskeyFriday, April 21, 2023
Feature Story Caroline Henry is the chair of the GHACF's Youth Advisory Council. (Shandra Martinez) Community Development

Community conversation gives youth wider perspective

Shandra MartinezSaturday, April 8, 2023
Development News Inspiration for the Public Art Sky Installation in downtown Iron Mountain, which is expected to go up this spring. The project won a Bridge Builders Microgrant in October 2022. Community Development

Application window open for grants supporting placemaking projects that unite Michigan communities

MJ GalbraithWednesday, April 5, 2023
Feature Story Patrick Cisler Community Development

Community Foundation picks local nonprofit leader as next CEO

Shandra MartinezWednesday, April 5, 2023
Feature Story Ana Olson, owner of Los Amigos restaurant in Muskegon Community Development

Muskegon restaurateur shares her culture through food and tequila

Shanika P. CarterMonday, April 3, 2023
Feature Story Dairy Amcor's Shirley Monte reads a book about farming to elementary school students. (WMW) Kids and Education

How West Michigan agribusiness professionals inspire the next generation

Shandra MartinezFriday, March 31, 2023
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