Economic Development

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
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

By 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 grant distribution

By 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

By 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

By 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

By 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

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

What’s next for Black advocacy in Holland?

BY 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

By Shandra MartinezTuesday, September 15, 2020
Feature Story The Kruithoff family works on their Ottawa County farm, planting a test plot of different varieties of soybeans for a seed company. Economic Development

Ottawa County program preserves farmland for future generations

By Shandra MartinezMonday, September 14, 2020
Feature Story Once the Grand River Greenway is complete, the public can explore this 30-mile pathway and the many spectacular parks along the way — by foot, bike, or kayak. 

Foundation raising money to expand, improve Ottawa County parks

By Shandra MartinezFriday, September 11, 2020
Feature Story Kiosha Jeltema is a West Michigan Works! Business Solutions Manager. Economic Development

Job seekers can now connect face-to-face with employers at virtual job fair

By Shandra MartinezThursday, September 10, 2020
Feature Story Crop dusting planes maneuver to avoid electric lines, irrigation towers, woods and more when working. (Photo by Bev Berens) Sustainability

More farmers are using cover crops to keep pollutants out of lakes and streams

By Bev BerensFriday, September 04, 2020
Feature Story Michael Sandoval graduated from Michigan State University in 2019. Kids and Education

MSU grad praises TRIO Upward Bound, Promise Scholarship for success in college and beyond

By Michael SandovalThursday, September 03, 2020
Feature Story Kevin Foster started Capital for Compassion in 2004. Economic Development

Capital for Compassion works to enable homeless to ‘live a more gracious life’

BY PAUL R. KOPENKOSKEYWednesday, September 02, 2020
Feature Story Charles Beasley, a product development engineer at DISHER, is given latitude to work on passion projects such as his mini mobile home he is designed for homeless people. Entrepreneurship

Stewardship part of DISHER's mission to make a positive difference

BY ANDREA GOODELLTuesday, September 01, 2020
Feature Story From the top of Mount Pisgah, you can look out over Lake Macatawa and Lake Michigan. (Photo by Mike Lozon) Arts and Culture

What to do in September? 9 fun ways to explore the Lakeshore

By Sally LaukitisMonday, August 31, 2020
Feature Story Andy Rozendaal (left) and John Puttrich (right) comprise the leadership team and are Eighth Day Farm's two full time employees. Economic Development

Eighth Day Farm makes big impact from its small urban setting

By Bev BerensFriday, August 28, 2020
Feature Story Jake Tebos, (left) wholesale grower of potting plants in Allendale, discusses issues unique to his niche in the marketplace with Secretary Perdue (right). Economic Development

West Michigan farmers share concerns with USDA Secretary

By Bev BerensWednesday, August 26, 2020
Feature Story The Hope College campus in downtown Holland. Community Development

Hope seeks proposals for campus-city partnerships

By Andrea GoodellMonday, August 17, 2020
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