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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 Entrepreneurs along the Lakeshore are betting on themselves beating the odds. Entrepreneurship

Why those starting Lakeshore small businesses are betting they’ll beat the odds

Luke FerrisMonday, February 28, 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
Feature Story Hudsonville resident and interior designer Liz Marie Galvan is building a reputation and a following for her Cozy White Cottage home decor ideas. Arts and Culture

This Hudsonville native’s ticket to fame: Getting Cozy

Kym ReinstadlerFriday, February 11, 2022
Feature Story 18-year-old Max Tendero (seated) in November of 2016, waiting to vote in the Union basement at the University of Michigan. Community Development

Published Together: Max Tendero believes civics can create a path forward beginning right here

Max TenderoWednesday, February 9, 2022
Feature Story Sydney Ritsema was the recipient of the Herbert F. and Mabel L. Olney Memorial Scholarship. She graduated from Ferris State University with a bachelor's degree in criminal justice and a minor in forensic psychology.  Kids and Education

Foundation invites students to apply for more than $860K in scholarships

Shandra MartinezMonday, January 24, 2022
Feature Story An expansion at Art Mulder and Sons Trucking will add 147,000 square feet of new facility space and create up to 55 new jobs. Economic Development

Art Mulder and Sons Trucking plans $31M expansion

Shandra MartinezMonday, January 24, 2022
Feature Story Kylen Blom Entrepreneurship

Screen printing, innovating, and community building: Q&A with Kylen Blom

Luke FerrisMonday, January 17, 2022
Feature Story Guillermo Cisneros Entrepreneurship

West Michigan Hispanic Chamber named a 2021 Neighborhood Champion

Shandra MartinezTuesday, December 14, 2021
Feature Story Tim Price, co-owner of RollXscape Skating Center in Holland Township, right, shows skating enthusiast a set of LED quad roller skate wheels in the rink’s skate shop during the venue’s grand opening, Nov. 4. Arts and Culture

Roller rink makes a comeback as RollXscape Skating Center

J.R. ValderasMonday, December 13, 2021
Feature Story The GRCC Foundation's Alumni Relations team created a map of local craft breweries owned or operated by GRCC alums.  Kids and Education

Map highlights how GRCC brewers help Grand Rapids earn its Beer City USA title

Shandra MartinezTuesday, December 7, 2021
Feature Story Sixteen-year-old Makenzie Aney is the inspiration for a café her aunt plans to open in mid-2022 with an aspiration to do more than sell espressos and lattes.  Economic Development

Owner’s niece inspires Kenzie’s BE Café, where staff with disabilities will run the show

Paul R. KopenkoskeyMonday, December 6, 2021
Feature Story Students visit Wolverine Coil Spring during Discover Manufacturing Week.  Economic Development

‘Eye-opening’ event helps students discover manufacturing

Shandra MartinezTuesday, November 30, 2021
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