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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 Jane M. Martin Healthy Communities

COVID-19, COPD, and the power of stories

Jane M. MartinMonday, February 1, 2021
Feature Story A nursing student in training at GRCC. Kids and Education

Nearly 2,900 frontliners receive state scholarships to attend GRCC

Shandra MartinezSunday, January 31, 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
Development News Tim Mroz Healthy Communities

Over $5 million to be awarded to West Michigan area businesses

Allison ArnoldTuesday, 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 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 Emiliah Tanya Jo Odinsdottir Equity

Poor face more hurdles because of COVID

Emiliah Tanya Jo OdinsdottirTuesday, January 12, 2021
Feature Story The Bridge Youth Center in Zeeland is expanding its mentoring program thanks to a grant from the CFHZ. Community Development

CFZH awards nearly $450,000 in grants to meet increased need for services

Shandra MartinezTuesday, January 12, 2021
Feature Story Area law enforcement agencies are seeing myriad benefits from a new brain training program. Healthy Communities

Brain health program reduces stress, bolsters health for law enforcement officers

PAUL R. KOPENKOSKEYFriday, January 8, 2021
Feature Story Erin Radke, public health nurse for the Allegan County Health Department receives her first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. Healthy Communities

Health department staff, volunteers get vaccinated in preparation for vaccinating others

Andrea GoodellMonday, January 4, 2021
Feature Story Ed Garner is the Regional Director of the West Michigan Region of Michigan Small Business Development Center (SBDC). Entrepreneurship

SBDC West Michigan Region has tools to help businesses survive pandemic

Shandra MartinezSunday, December 27, 2020
Feature Story Tate Shumaker has an Etsy side hustle making habitats for pets. Their store, Tatescosycreatures, features adorable hideaways shaped like fruits and vegetables for pet hamsters, guinea pigs, and rats. Entrepreneurship

Time is right for creative people to open Etsy shops

Liz HoffswellTuesday, December 22, 2020
Feature Story Stephanie Briggs is Director of Admissions at Muskegon Community College. Kids and Education

How to apply for a Futures for Frontliners scholarship

Shandra MartinezFriday, December 18, 2020
Feature Story Dan Wedge is Executive Director of Services for Allegan County, with transportation services falling under his purview. Community Development

ACT gives bus riders access to work, social life, necessities

Bev BerensMonday, December 14, 2020
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