Technology and Innovation

Feature Story Ottawa County's humanoid robot, dubbed Francesca, helps visitors to the Fillmore Complex find their way through the building to the correct department. Technology and Innovation

Wayfinding robot 'Francesca' returns to Ottawa County

Andrea GoodellMonday, July 26, 2021
Feature Story Entrepreneurs Luciano Hernandez V and his dad, Luciano Hernandez IV, show off their product at the Surge Celebration. Entrepreneurship

Entrepreneurs invited to launch business ideas at SURGE Boostcamp

Shandra MartinezMonday, July 26, 2021
Feature Story Herrick District Library is hosting a free program about census records. Arts and Culture

‘Hopping Through History’ makes sense of census, offers tips on genealogical research

Shandra MartinezMonday, July 19, 2021
Feature Story Dr. Nathan Arnold, inventor of the Nessie deposit return system. Economic Development

Seinfeld fan creates ‘anti-Newman’ technology for home bottle returns in Michigan

By Luke FerrisMonday, June 21, 2021
Feature Story Boys & Girls Club of Greater Holland Teen Center Director, Sara Delbene, helps a teen with her homework on a Wi-Fi enabled device. Kids and Education

Holland’s first Wi-Fi Lift Zone coming to South Side Boys & Girls Club

Shandra MartinezMonday, June 7, 2021
Feature Story Groundworks is open again for one-on-one appointments with coordinator Dan Zuberbier. Technology and Innovation

Groundworks, HDL’s ‘incubator for creativity,’ reopens

Shandra MartinezTuesday, May 25, 2021
Feature Story Gentex technology on display at SURGE Celebration 2018. Entrepreneurship

SURGE marks five years of launching startups

Shandra MartinezTuesday, May 25, 2021
Feature Story Dave Koster is the general manager of the Holland BPW. Technology and Innovation

Lakeshore municipalities planning ways to make broadband accessible, affordable to all

Paul R. KopenkoskeyTuesday, May 11, 2021
Feature Story Woodward Inc. is expanding its aerospace manufacturing capabilities. Economic Development

Woodward Inc. expands innovative manufacturing process at Zeeland campus

Shandra MartinezMonday, May 10, 2021
Feature Story Koops Automation Systems team members work together to assemble an automated system. Economic Development

Lakeshore Advantage receives $92K grant to usher in Industry 4.0 readiness

Shandra MartinezMonday, May 10, 2021
Feature Story Holland entrepreneur Charles Elwood has used his ingenuity and skills to organize the making of Personal Protective Equipment on machines such as 3D printers. Entrepreneurship

Local entrepreneur uses his ‘why’ to find what he needs to do next

Luke FerrisSaturday, April 24, 2021
Feature Story utomated Machine Systems is growing its existing Georgetown Township facility with a 35,000-square-foot expansion. Economic Development

Manufacturer invests $1.5M to expand Georgetown Township facility

Shandra MartinezSunday, April 11, 2021
Feature Story Jessa Challa is a software engineer and principal community liaison at the Grand Rapids software firm Mallowfields. Diversity

IT industry issues call for those with Tech Talent to create gender-diverse workforce

Shandra MartinezTuesday, March 23, 2021
Feature Story A trove of on-demand e-learning and Zoom classes —183 in all — paved the way for Ottawa County emploees to stretch their work knowledge. Pictured from left: HR Director Marcie VerBeek and employees Sarah Allen and Kara Bostrom Young. Technology and Innovation

E-learning, Zoom pave way for Ottawa County employees to expand skills

Paul R. KopenkoskeyWednesday, March 17, 2021
Feature Story Conveyor Concepts of Michigan LLC is expanding its Coopersville facility. Economic Development

Automation industry growth spurs $1.3M expansion at Conveyor Concepts

Shandra MartinezMonday, March 15, 2021
Feature Story While at Grand Valley, Jordan Vanderham developed a mask that makes it easier to breathe while working or playing in below-freezing air. Entrepreneurship

Entrepreneurial GVSU grad finds success with cold-weather masks

Luke FerrisFriday, March 12, 2021
Feature Story Author Luke Ferris works from home. Economic Development

What will working from home — or work — look like beyond the pandemic?

Luke FerrisSaturday, March 6, 2021
Feature Story “One-third of everything we eat depends on pollination,” says Don Lam, of the Holland Area Beekeepers Association (HABA). “Imagine losing one bite out of every three.” Kids and Education

From school programs to clubs, the growing efforts to save honeybees

Bev BerensSunday, February 28, 2021
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