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Feature Story The apprenticeship program connects child care providers with local training institutions to foster hands-on learning environments. Kids and Education

Apprenticeship program aims to ease West Michigan’s child care shortage

Shandra MartinezWednesday, November 6, 2024
Feature Story Sisters Emily and Chelsy Millner drive school bus for Allegan Area Educational Services Agency. Kids and Education

Sisters know the rewards of driving a school bus

Andrea GoodellSunday, October 27, 2024
Feature Story GVSU President Philomena Mantella extends a warm welcome to the inaugural recipients of the Michigan Growth Office’s Make MI Home grant. Kids and Education

GVSU secures $200,000 grant to attract diverse grad students – and keep them here

Tommy AllenFriday, October 25, 2024
Feature Story Dumping stereotypes about “trailer trash,” dropping the current health care payment system on its ear, and embracing social media as a means of saving young lives were some of the ideas shared on Oct. 8 at the seventh TEDxMacatawa. Arts and Culture

TEDxMacatawa speakers share ideas for enriching the Lakeshore and changing the world

Kym ReinstadlerSaturday, October 12, 2024
Feature Story President of Lakeshore Advantage Jennifer Owens. Economic Development

Report: Adaptability fuels economic growth along Lakeshore

Shandra MartinezWednesday, October 9, 2024
Feature Story Davenport University and Gentex leaders formalized their commitment to education and workforce development with a signing ceremony Sept. 30 at the corporation’s office in Zeeland. Economic Development

Gentex partners with Davenport University to offer scholarships for employees

Shandra MartinezMonday, October 7, 2024
Feature Story Katie Moore, activation manager for Downtown Grand Rapids Inc. Arts and Culture

Programmers help communities nurture the power of public art

Shandra MartinezSaturday, October 5, 2024
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Downtown improvements help Allegan draw new businesses and visitors

Brenda MarshallWednesday, October 2, 2024
Feature Story Rachel Gorman, chief operating officer of the Muskegon Lakeshore Chamber of Commerce, will succeed Cindy Larsen as president. Economic Development

Rachel Gorman steps up into new role with Muskegon Lakeshore Chamber

Shanika P. CarterWednesday, September 18, 2024
Feature Story READ Ottawa Executive Director Ally Velderman Kids and Education

READ Ottawa has new, familiar executive director

Andrea GoodellWednesday, August 28, 2024
Feature Story The Going PRO Talent Fund grants will benefit several industries, with manufacturing receiving the most awards, 54. Economic Development

GoingPro grants boost workforce development across West Michigan

Shandra MartinezWednesday, August 28, 2024
Feature Story Sweet Temptations workers make sweet treats every day. Community Development

40 years of sweet treats on the Grand Haven Boardwalk

Andrea GoodellTuesday, August 27, 2024
Feature Story At Atlas Headrest, Andrew Foley continues the legacy of innovation of his late father, Dennis Foley Entrepreneurship

Carrying the torch: Son expands his father’s legacy of Innovation

Sam MitchellTuesday, August 20, 2024
Feature Story Victoria Bernhardt, owner of “Little Miss Green Thumb,” and her family have renovated a historic Muskegon church to become "The Corner," a family-friendly commercial and event space. Economic Development

Family revitalizes historic church in downtown Muskegon into ‘The Corner’

Shandra MartinezMonday, August 19, 2024
Feature Story coopersvillebrewing Arts and Culture

How one rural Michigan brewery created community

Jason M. Karel Monday, August 19, 2024
Feature Story Students formed five-person teams, each tasked with identifying a “wicked problem”—a complex issue with no easy solution. Arts and Culture

West Michigan teens tackle ‘wicked’ problems at the Wege High School Collaborative Studio

Laura BergellsMonday, August 19, 2024
Feature Story Vander Meulen Builders Entrepreneurship

A century of craftsmanship: Family firm celebrates 100 years of building homes

Shandra MartinezWednesday, August 14, 2024
Feature Story SMALL-emerging-workforce-panel Economic Development

Lakeshore Advantage launches survey in effort to keep young talent in the region

Shandra MartinezWednesday, August 14, 2024
Longform Mark Witte Healthy Communities

CCBHCs extend mental health care to more Michiganders despite challenges

Rylee BarnsdaleWednesday, August 7, 2024
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