Technology and Innovation

Feature Story Broadband access for around 12,000 rural residents in Allegan County is one step closer to reality, thanks to a public-private partnership and federal funds.

Allegan County works to extend broadband access to rural residents


Feature Story LAUP moved its headquarters and Lift Zone from a shared space to 430 W. 17th St.

LAUP reopens ‘Lift Zone’ to bridge the digital divide


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Spring Lake's award-winning waterfront park


Feature Story More than $4.2 million was distributed to 49 employers in Ottawa County, $2.2 million to 17 employers in Allegan County, and nearly $1 million to 11 employers in Muskegon County. 

2023 Going PRO Talent Fund Awards top $7.4M to Lakeshore employers


Feature Story Part of the streetscape of downtown Wayland.
Feature Story Gentex Corp. plans to open a satellite production facility in Grand Rapids. (Gentex)

Gentex to open production facility in Grand Rapids


Feature Story The video was streamed at the Gentex booth at the Michigan International Auto Show. (Gentex)

Students drive awareness of West Michigan’s automotive industry


Feature Story Rolar Products is growing its footprint in Muskegon County. (GMED)

Rolar Products expands operations in Muskegon County


Feature Story Nick Nykerk, leff, and Phil LaMothe are the new members of the Lakeshore Advantage board. (LA)
Feature Story Artful House
Feature Story Brett VanderKamp founded New Holland Brewing Co. in 1997.

New Holland Brewing Co. expands to Battle Creek


Feature Story Holland Engineering Inc. is a multi-discipline engineering, survey, and environmental firm.

Longtime engineering firm eyes growth with merger


Feature Story Tom Sikkema is responsible for promoting Go MUVE’s tagging feature, which enables users to identify levels of accessibility within their community.
Feature Story Jennifer Owens is CEO of Lakeshore Advantage.
Feature Story John Shea (left) and Jay Peters posed for a photo this week after Peters used CPR to save Shea from a "widow maker" heart attack. Peters is active in helping Holland achieve a Heart Safe Community designation.
Feature Story Artful House

West Michigan design leadership: Discover impressive opportunities


Feature Story Veronica Rodriguez and Regina Love are certified community health workers.
Feature Story Every year, Gentex holds a Veterans Day cememony to honor military veterans in the company. (Gentex)

Gentex V.E.T.S provides support to veterans year-around


Feature Story The 2022 Ottawa County DEI Forum was held on Oct. 28. (Nathan Bocks)

Highlights from the 2022 Ottawa County Diversity Forum