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Feature Story Tom Cizauskas (Gerald R Ford Airport), Jeffrey and Sana Perry (Perry's Quality Exteriors LLC), Kevin Holman (One Legacy Heating and Cooling) Economic Development

Taking action to address challenges of underrepresented construction industry businesses

Leandra NisbetMonday, 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 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
Feature Story Koops Automation System in Holland is using the state's Going Pro grants to train employees. Economic Development

West Michigan companies receive $12M to train the workforce

Shandra MartinezTuesday, January 26, 2021
Feature Story Lucia Rios's first time driving her new car. Her nephew Angelo Mata is in the front seat. He helped her identify how to work with the new technology. Equity

How does a person with a disability buy a car? Thoughtfully

Lucia RiosMonday, January 25, 2021
Feature Story Greg Dunn's Blackbird Farm in Coopersville received MAEAP verification in 2020. Dunn shows off his new sign in one of their produce fields. Sustainability

State program helps farmers practice environmental stewardship

Bev BerensSunday, January 24, 2021
Feature Story apprenticeship Economic Development

The Literacy Center advances in competition to receive funding for Latina skilled trade workers

Sarah SpohnFriday, January 22, 2021
Feature Story Meghan Heritage founded The Be Event six years ago to help women "be present" in various areas of their lives as well as give back to others. Community Development

Grand Haven nonprofit supports women by providing essentials

andrea goodellTuesday, January 19, 2021
Feature Story Hadley Streng is president of the Grand Haven Area Community Foundation. Community Development

GHACF responds to ongoing need during pandemic with 14 grants

Shandra MartinezTuesday, January 19, 2021
Feature Story Customer and employee safety remains a priority for businesses in downtown Holland and Grand Haven. Economic Development

Michigan offers 3 grants for businesses, employees, venues hurt by pandemic

Shandra MartinezTuesday, January 19, 2021
Feature Story Land O'Lakes donated 10,000 pounds of its dog food to Harbor Humane. The food will serve pets at the shelter, in foster care, and at the pet food pantry. Community Development

Land O’Lakes helps hard-hit pets with large donation to Harbor Humane

andrea goodellMonday, January 18, 2021
Feature Story Three recent high school scholarship winners with a CFHZ donor. Kids and Education

Hundreds of scholarships available through CFHZ

Shandra MartinezMonday, January 18, 2021
Feature Story Jennifer Joseph, a nurse aide at Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital in Grand Rapids, received the Essential Service Award in 2017. Economic Development

Know a frontliner worker who deserves recognition?

Shandra MartinezSunday, January 17, 2021
Feature Story Holland BPW’s Pete Hoffswell was honored as Innovator of the Yearfor the “smart brick” he invented, which collects temperature data throughout the city’s snowmelt system. Technology and Innovation

GVSU Innovator of the Year enjoys ‘cool, fun projects’

Luke FerrisFriday, January 15, 2021
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