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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
Feature Story A GRCC student works in a manufacturing pneumatics class. Economic Development

$9.8M federal grant to fund skills training for workers

Shandra MartinezMonday, February 8, 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 Holland BPW’s Pete Hoffswell was honored as Innovator of the Yearfor the “smart brick” he invented, which collects temperature data throughout the city’s snowmelt system. Technology and Innovation

GVSU Innovator of the Year enjoys ‘cool, fun projects’

Luke FerrisFriday, January 15, 2021
Feature Story Hudsonville Ice Cream dropped off pints of their most popular flavors at Spectrum Health hospitals earlier this year as part of its Random Acts of Ice Cream campaign. Community Development

Hudsonville’s Random Acts of Ice Cream honors everyday heroes

andrea goodellTuesday, December 8, 2020
Feature Story Koops Automation Systems team members work together to assemble an automated system. Entrepreneurship

Employee-owned Holland company on a growth streak

Shandra MartinezTuesday, November 17, 2020
Feature Story Joe Matthews is the Vice President of Purchasing and Diversity Officer for Zeeland-based Gentex Corp. Diversity

Love of language translates into action

PAUL R. KOPENKOSKEYTuesday, November 17, 2020
Feature Story Six 2020 Discover Manufacturing Week scholarships, valued at $500 each, are available to high school seniors pursuing a manufacturing-related career in Michigan. Economic Development

Career awareness event to highlight creativity, innovation in manufacturing

Shandra MartinezTuesday, November 3, 2020
Feature Story Jeff Robinson of Hybrid Machining removes a 3D printed face mask from a printer donated by Reed City on March 30, 2020 at Hybrid Machining in Holland. Robinson is donating his time and his space to help create more face shields and masks for essentia Healthy Communities

Volunteers launch 3D printer network to fill gap amid PPE shortage

Shandra MartinezWednesday, April 22, 2020
Feature Story JR Automation worked with GM to build a mask assembly line in metro Detroit in just six days. Economic Development

Lakeshore manufacturers refocus to provide essential products

Shandra MartinezMonday, April 13, 2020
Feature Story Owens.JPG Economic Development

21 Lakeshore expansion projects create 1,000 jobs in 2019

Shandra MartinezThursday, February 6, 2020
Feature Story Shelby Baumann is a material handling manager at Fogg Filler. Talent

Holland woman advances from job to career with workplace training

Shandra MartinezThursday, January 30, 2020
Feature Story Fogg Kids and Education

How the state’s Going Pro funds boost workers’ skills and pay

Shandra MartinezThursday, January 30, 2020
Feature Story Allise Wilkerson Talent Solutions Manager for West Michigan Works Talent

Ottawa County’s workforce shortage puts more attention on training

Shandra MartinezThursday, January 16, 2020
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