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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

andrea goodellTuesday, October 27, 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

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

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, a joint project of the two, on East 40th Street in Holland. Community Development

Jubilee, Habitat break ground on mixed-income neighborhood

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

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

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

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

PAUL R. KOPENKOSKEYTuesday, October 6, 2020
Feature Story George Barfield, Deanna Rollfs, and Angelica Colon will be the panelists for the first antiracism town hall event. Diversity

Racist attack on race/racism town hall leaves organizers shaken, resolved to continue

andrea goodellMonday, October 5, 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

PAUL R. KOPENKOSKEYThursday, October 1, 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

Shandra MartinezTuesday, September 29, 2020
Feature Story The new Village of Spring Lake logo emphasizes the community's natural beauty. Community Development

Village of Spring Lake rebrands to highlight area’s natural beauty

Shandra MartinezMonday, September 28, 2020
Feature Story The WOC Give leadership team (L to R): Simone Weithers, Rebekah Bakker, Arena Ellis, Yah-Hanna Jenkins Leys, Robyn Afrik, Lina Pierson with Lucia Rios in the front. Not pictured are Christine Mwangi, Yah-Sheba Jenkins, and Kim Koeman. Diversity

Women of Color Give ‘thrilled’ to launch first distribution

Shandra MartinezFriday, September 25, 2020
Feature Story George Barfield, Deanna Rollfs, and Angelica Colon will be the panelists for the first antiracism town hall event. Equity

Momentum Center/task force to kick off racism town halls

Andrea GoodellTuesday, September 22, 2020
Feature Story Dancers pose during the 2019 Grand Haven Hispanic Heritage Fiesta. Arts and Culture

Fiesta returns to Grand Haven this week

Andrea GoodellMonday, September 21, 2020
Feature Story Holly Cole is the foundation's vice president of grants and program. Community Development

Foundation grants additional $625,000 for COVID-19 relief

Shandra MartinezFriday, September 18, 2020
Feature Story Julie Cadman and her three children will finally move into their Habitat home soon. Community Development

Bank teams with Habitat to beat COVID delays on Hamilton home

ANDREA GOODELLThursday, September 17, 2020
Feature Story Henry and Lindsay Cherry with their four children. Diversity

What’s next for Black advocacy in Holland?

ANDREA GOODELLWednesday, September 16, 2020
Feature Story Rebekah Bakker was named the 2020 Young Professional of the Year by the Holland/Zeeland Young Professionals. Community Development

Young Professional of the Year praises group for opportunities

Shandra MartinezTuesday, September 15, 2020
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