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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 Newaygo is among the communities receiving money for placemaking projects. Community Development

West Michigan communities awarded grants to help with placemaking projects

RIX StaffTuesday, June 17, 2025
Feature Story Kelly Wandel Economic Development

Lakeshore Advantage hires leader for workplace talent development

Shandra MartinezFriday, June 6, 2025
Feature Story Small-EV-Construction Economic Development

Firm behind West Michigan landmarks celebrates 80 years with focus on future growth

The Lakeshore Wednesday, May 21, 2025
Feature Story Small-Aaron Equity

West Michigan embraces inclusion as autism diagnoses rise

Shandra MartinezTuesday, April 29, 2025
Feature Story Chasity Fedon (left) participated in the Summer Youth Career Readiness Program last summer and said it gave her the tools and confidence to earn her first paycheck. Pictured with her manager her manager, Alysa Hoy, she is still employed there. Economic Development

Summer career program expands to serve more youth

The Lakeshore Tuesday, April 29, 2025
Feature Story Jennifer Owens, President, Lakeshore Advantage and Jeff Stutz, CFO, MillerKnoll Economic Development

Business leaders launch plan to power Lakeshore growth

Shandra MartinezMonday, April 28, 2025
Feature Story During a recent Grand Rapids Chamber of Commerce event, Comcast kicked off its latest round of RISE grants and support packages to help 100 Grand Rapids and Muskegon small businesses grow, innovate, and thrive. Economic Development

Comcast RISE to provide 100 grants to GR, Muskegon small businesses

The Lakeshore Monday, April 28, 2025
Feature Story Michigan Boys and Girls Club Youth of the Year Jaqulin Barajas, right, poses with 2023 Michigan Youth of the Year Isabel Shepard at the state Capitol building. Community Development

Holland Boys & Girls Club cultivates leaders

Andrea GoodellMonday, April 7, 2025
Feature Story Shift Climbing's 12,377-square-foot facility features a first-in-the-nation hydraulically tiltable climbing structure, developed with European wall manufacturer Dreamwall. Economic Development

New climbing gym brings innovation to fitness, access, and employee equity

Shandra MartinezTuesday, April 1, 2025
Feature Story A new report reveals emerging workers value career opportunities, affordable living, and inclusivity if they are to remain in the Lakeshore region. Economic Development

Keeping young workers local depends on housing, jobs

The LakeshoreTuesday, April 1, 2025
Feature Story Gail Eichorst is a volunteer driver with Disability Network West Michigan. Community Development

Volunteers find purpose, fulfillment at Disability Network West Michigan

Shandra MartinezMonday, March 31, 2025
Feature Story The Tony Roussey Building Futures Scholarship starts with a $100,000 contribution to an endowment at West Michigan Construction Institute. Economic Development

Scholarship honors construction leader, expands career pathways for trades

Shandra MartinezMonday, March 24, 2025
Feature Story Jon DeWys, CEO and co-owner of DeWys Metal Solutions, has been tackling the challenge of finding skilled workers head-on through a workforce development strategy focusing on education, training, and partnerships. Economic Development

DeWys, Marquis honored for leadership and community Impact

Shandra MartinezMonday, March 10, 2025
Feature Story CultureWorks classes cultivate creativity by emphasizing the creative process rather than just the final product, encouraging experimentation and problem-solving. Arts and Culture

CultureWorks inspires students through Visiting Artist Series

Shandra MartinezTuesday, February 25, 2025
Feature Story Muralist Chris Garcia paints Waves of Innovation on Lakeshore Advantage's newly built Next Center in downtown Holland. Arts and Culture

Holland artist captures ‘'waves of innovation' in Next Center mural

Shandra MartinezMonday, February 3, 2025
Feature Story Zeeland Citizen's Academy participants learned about how numerous city departments operate and received hands-on experiences. Community Development

Zeeland launches second annual Citizen's Academy

Andrea GoodellMonday, February 3, 2025
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