Economic Development

Feature Story A new grant program in Muskegon Heights is helping commercial property owners upgrade storefronts and revitalize the city’s core. Economic Development

Facade grant program launches to boost Muskegon Heights downtown renewal

Shandra MartinezMonday, July 7, 2025
Feature Story A couple stands in the dining area of a staged CLT home at 2080 Union, highlighting the space. Economic Development

Dwelling Place expands affordable homeownership through Community Land Trust

Shandra MartinezMonday, July 7, 2025
Feature Story Ashley Cramer received the 2025 Gentex Foundation’s Amanda Clark Scholarship. Kids and Education

Gentex scholarship helps Zeeland grad pursue STEM degree at Kettering

Shandra MartinezThursday, July 3, 2025
Feature Story The Healthy Housing Workgroup, part of CHIP, tackles basic home repairs such as plumbing, blight removal, insulation, and energy efficiency. Community Development

Allegan County organizations unite to make homes safer and healthier

Shandra MartinezWednesday, July 2, 2025
Feature Story Families could see aviation technology in action with several flyovers during Aviation Day at West Michigan Regional Airport. Transportation

WMU grad returns home to lead West Michigan Regional Airport

Shandra MartinezWednesday, June 25, 2025
Feature Story Ryan Kilpatrick, lead consultant for Housing Next, leads a panel discussion. Community Development

Report: Ottawa County housing progress continues, but gaps remain for many

Shandra MartinezWednesday, June 25, 2025
Feature Story An attendee is wrapped in a Pride flag at at Allegan, Speak Up event. Equity

Pride Fund expands LGBTQIA+ support across Allegan County communities

Shandra MartinezWednesday, June 25, 2025
Feature Story SMALLMike Entrepreneurship

Human connection, not code: West Michigan CEOs say right-brain leadership is the future of work

Shandra MartinezTuesday, June 17, 2025
Feature Story Small-Tara Arts and Culture

Tara McCrackin honored with inaugural ICON Award for industry leadership

Shandra MartinezSunday, June 8, 2025
Feature Story The Ottawa Townhomes project is the third collaboration between the two organizations. Community Development

Jubilee, Habitat Partnership expands affordable housing in Holland with new project

Shandra MartinezSaturday, June 7, 2025
Feature Story Kelly Wandel Economic Development

Lakeshore Advantage hires leader for workplace talent development

Shandra MartinezFriday, June 6, 2025
Feature Story City of GR's Parks Director David Marquordt (in red shorts) enjoys meeting folks in our parks. Sustainability

Adapting outdoor recreation in West Michigan amidst shifting seasons and climate change

Tommy AllenWednesday, May 28, 2025
Feature Story small-community-impact Economic Development

West Coast’s Community Impact Day expands to unite 3K volunteers across Michigan

The Lakeshore Thursday, May 22, 2025
Feature Story ​​Mary Medendorp Sustainability

Weatherization program helps seniors stay safe and warm

Shandra MartinezTuesday, May 20, 2025
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