Economic Development

Feature Story As it rolls out the COVID-19 vaccines, the Ottawa County Department of Public Health has worked with community organizations to work toward equitable vaccine distribution in communities of color. Equity

Creating vaccine equity in Ottawa County

andrea goodellTuesday, March 2, 2021
Development News Robert Cloy Community Development

“Shade is an equity issue.”

Estelle SlootmakerMonday, March 1, 2021
Feature Story Vice President for Enrollment at Grand Valley State University Kids and Education

Grand Valley Pledge will help first-generation students pay for college in Calhoun County and beyond

Jane SimonsMonday, March 1, 2021
Feature Story “One-third of everything we eat depends on pollination,” says Don Lam, of the Holland Area Beekeepers Association (HABA). “Imagine losing one bite out of every three.” Kids and Education

From school programs to clubs, the growing efforts to save honeybees

Bev BerensSunday, February 28, 2021
Feature Story Grand Haven scrapped its coal-fired power plant in favor of buying off the grid and a 12.5-megawatt combined heat and power generation facility with advanced distribution hub. Sustainability

Wake-up call reinforces Grand Haven leaders’ focus on sustainable practices

Paul R. KopenkoskeySunday, February 28, 2021
Feature Story Holland’s Cubi Market prioritizes local businesses by offering a way to safely shop locally online. Entrepreneurship

Startup puts personalized products within shoppers’ grasp

Jeremy GonsiorTuesday, February 23, 2021
Feature Story Bill McKendry, founder and board president of Do More Good Community Development

Do More Good joins forces with Nonprofit Hub

andrea goodellTuesday, February 23, 2021
Feature Story This prepandemic photo shows yoga instructor Julia Fisher leading a yoga class. She’s helping people find connection through yoga at several lakeshore studios. Healthy Communities

Yoga practitioner helps create community along the Lakeshore

Kristie BurnsTuesday, February 23, 2021
Feature Story The Café at City on a Hill serves the staff and clients on the Zeeland nonprofit campus. Economic Development

Lakeshore Advantage awards $1.8M to 187 small businesses

Shandra MartinezTuesday, February 23, 2021
Feature Story Plans are in full swing to have the former JCPenney store in The Shops at Westshore mall in Holland Township renovated in time for fall 2021 classes. Kids and Education

GRCC eyes fall opening for Lakeshore campus

Paul R. KopenkoskeyMonday, February 15, 2021
Feature Story Kwame Alexander will visit Hope College virtually during a Big Read Black History Month event Feb. 26. Diversity

Celebrating Black History Month on the Lakeshore

andrea goodellThursday, February 11, 2021
Feature Story Sheri Harris, co-founder of Holland Helpers. Community Development

Finding the helpers: Holland Helpers connects helpers, those who need help

andrea goodellMonday, February 8, 2021
Feature Story Scott Patchin is an author and leadership coach. Community Development

Lakeshore leaders profiled in new book about honesty and truth

Luke FerrisMonday, February 8, 2021
Feature Story A GRCC student works in a manufacturing pneumatics class. Economic Development

$9.8M federal grant to fund skills training for workers

Shandra MartinezMonday, February 8, 2021
Feature Story Haley Abbas is the marketing coordinator for Lakeshore Advantage. Economic Development

Internship at Lakeshore Advantage has profound impact

Jeremy GonsiorThursday, February 4, 2021
Feature Story Zeeland's Strength and Main ad campaign asks customers to pull together for downtown businesses Economic Development

Downtown Zeeland looks for hope at the corner of Strength and Main

andrea goodellTuesday, February 2, 2021
Feature Story Lakeshore Advantage's Business Solutions Manager Greg King presents the 2020 Business Intelligence report. Economic Development

West Michigan Lakeshore employer outlook positive despite 2020 challenges

Shandra MartinezMonday, February 1, 2021
Feature Story Magnus Capital Partners' development in Holland Township on Felch Street will also see a mix of studio, one-, two-, and three-bedroom apartments on an 8-acre site. Entrepreneurship

Developer builds with ‘missing middle’ workforce in mind

PAUL R. KOPENKOSKEYSaturday, January 30, 2021
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