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Feature Story Team members from Zeeland High School's robotics team — known as Built on Brains, or B.O.B. — were one of two teams to compete at the F.I.R.S.T. Robotics World Championship in Houston last month. Kids and Education

Robotics students are next tech workforce

Andrea GoodellMonday, May 9, 2022
Feature Story Jocelyn Hines (right) poses with her parents (left) and Gov. Gretchen Whitmer after Hines received the 2019 Youth Volunteer of the Year award. Entrepreneurship

MSU grad launches Muskegon Young Black Professionals to support community

Shanika P. CarterThursday, May 5, 2022
Feature Story Ferry and Voyager students are learning about botany and native plant species at The City Farmer. Kids and Education

Ferry-Voyager students partner with Grand Haven area businesses

Shandra MartinezThursday, May 5, 2022
Feature Story Blue Star Trail is a nearly 20-mile recreational trail, connecting South Haven to Saugatuck.  Community Development

Foundation grants support placemaking in rural communities

Shandra MartinezThursday, May 5, 2022
Feature Story Ottawa County Land Use Specialist Andrew Roszkowski discusses broadband data mapping opportunities during "Ottawa Online" on Thursday, April 21, 2022, at the Ottawa County Administration Building in West Olive. (Rich C. Lakeberg/Ottawa County) Technology and Innovation

Ottawa County’s digital inclusion strategy begins with survey to understand digital divide

Shandra MartinezThursday, May 5, 2022
Feature Story Lakeshore Advantage President Jennifer Owens at the opening of the SURGE Center. (Lakeshore Advantage) Entrepreneurship

Lakeshore Advantage launches startup incubator

Shandra MartinezWednesday, April 27, 2022
Feature Story Nearly a third of Michigan adults report having at least one disability. Equity

Series to explore the state of West Michigan’s growing disability community

Shandra MartinezMonday, April 18, 2022
Feature Story Rochelle Holmes prepares a plate of food, while taking the order of customer Jacob Quijano, of Holland at her restaurant Daddio's 2, March 23, 2022. (J.R. Valderas) Entrepreneurship

Daddio’s thrives, thanks to flavorful food and owner’s calling to serve others

Shanika P. CarterThursday, March 31, 2022
Feature Story A craft beer enthusiast, Jeremy Grossenbacher grew up in Coopersville. Arts and Culture

Coopersville brewery creates sense of community

Greg TaskerThursday, March 24, 2022
Feature Story West Michigan Works Economic Development

State training grants help businesses develop stronger workforces

Shandra MartinezTuesday, March 22, 2022
Feature Story Patricia and Paul Christopher, co-owners of Patrcia's Chocolates in Grand Haven Economic Development

Grand Haven partners with foundation to celebrate a half-century of philanthropy

Paul R. KopenkoskeyWednesday, March 16, 2022
Feature Story A Creative Dining Services employee in a community garden. Entrepreneurship

Why a Zeeland company is passionate about the triple bottom line

Luke FerrisMonday, March 14, 2022
Feature Story The city of Zeeland plans to demolish two buildings and is seeking proposals that will create one mixed-use building and a pathway to parking. Community Development

Zeeland requests proposals for new downtown development, passageway

Andrea GoodellMonday, March 7, 2022
Feature Story Exclusive tours are giving a sneak peak at the inner workings of Muskegon's art scene. Arts and Culture

Coalition’s Behind-the-Scenes tours highlight Muskegon arts and culture

Shanika P. CarterMonday, March 7, 2022
Feature Story When Grand Haven decided to sell its aging trolleys, the local businesses bought them with ideas for giving them a new way to serve the community. Entrepreneurship

How a community is finding a new use for transit trolleys

Paul R. KopenkoskeyMonday, February 28, 2022
Feature Story RIX Logo Economic Development

Issue Media Group Launches Rural Innovation eXchange

Issue Media GroupThursday, February 17, 2022
Feature Story Cecil McCarty began by holding workout sessions at a park before opening BFFS. (Paul ApPaul) Entrepreneurship

Pandemic inspires woman to open hip-hop fitness center

Shanika P. CarterWednesday, February 16, 2022
Feature Story Jennifer Owens is CEO of Lakeshore Advantage. Economic Development

Report highlights continued positive West Michigan employer outlook

Shandra MartinezMonday, February 14, 2022
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