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Feature Story Despite a labor shortage, people with disabilities are dramatically underemployed. (Disability:IN) Equity

West Michigan employers leading the way in accessible workplaces

Shandra MartinezTuesday, May 31, 2022
Feature Story Team members from Zeeland High School's robotics team — known as Built on Brains, or B.O.B. — were one of two teams to compete at the F.I.R.S.T. Robotics World Championship in Houston last month. Kids and Education

Robotics students are next tech workforce

Andrea GoodellMonday, May 9, 2022
Feature Story Symbiote makes customized furniture products and solutions for the biotechnology, education, healthcare, and security industries. Economic Development

Furniture-maker expands operations in Zeeland

Shandra MartinezTuesday, April 5, 2022
Feature Story LG Energy Solution is making a $1.7 billion investment that will double the workforce. Economic Development

LG Energy Solution’s expansion to create 1,200 new jobs

Shandra MartinezSunday, April 3, 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 Jennifer Owens is CEO of Lakeshore Advantage. Economic Development

Report highlights continued positive West Michigan employer outlook

Shandra MartinezMonday, February 14, 2022
Feature Story Grace Klang at Western Michigan University's engineering campus.  Kids and Education

Scholarships support students studying advanced manufacturing

Shandra MartinezTuesday, February 8, 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 Gentex plans to utilize its expertise in digital vision, software development and industrial design to help eSight develop the next generation of mobile electronic eyewear. Technology and Innovation

Gentex partners with eSight to focus on advanced digital eyewear

Shandra MartinezMonday, January 17, 2022
Feature Story Jubilee Ministries Executive Director Steve Grose and Lakeshore Habitat for Humanity Executive Director Don Wilkinson speak to a crowd before a ceremonial groundbreaking at Park Vista Place, a joint project of the two, on East 40th Street in Holland. Economic Development

More housing coming to West Michigan, still more needed

Andrea GoodellTuesday, December 14, 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
Feature Story Lakeshore Advantage received an award from the International Economic Development Council. Economic Development

Lakeshore Advantage garners international award

Shandra MartinezTuesday, October 26, 2021
Feature Story Public Thread "upcycles" scrap fabric to create new products. Industrial sewing skills are in demand for a variety of West Michigan industries. Kids and Education

GRCC launches industrial sewing certificate program

Shandra MartinezMonday, October 18, 2021
Feature Story Impact Fab in Holland is Implementing Industry 4.0 technologies. Technology and Innovation

Industry 4.0 campaign launched to support West Michigan manufacturers

Shandra MartinezWednesday, October 13, 2021
Feature Story A rendering of the $1.2 million facility USA Sign Frame and Stake is building in Zeeland Township. Entrepreneurship

Investment in green technology grows sign-maker

Shandra MartinezSunday, September 26, 2021
Feature Story Advanced Architectural’s plans to invest $1.1 million to expand its facility at 959 Industrial Drive in the city of Allegan. Entrepreneurship

Fast-growing Advanced Architectural Products investing in $1.1M expansion

Shandra MartinezMonday, August 30, 2021
Feature Story Luciano Hernandez V and his dad, Luciano Hernandez IV, display their product, Spirit Fire Lights, at the SURGE Celebration. Economic Development

Father and son entrepreneurs team up to launch solar lighting company

Luke FerrisMonday, July 26, 2021
Feature Story GRCC students in their Metallica Scholars shirts Kids and Education

GRCC receives third Metallica foundation grant to provide skilled trades training

Shandra MartinezMonday, July 26, 2021
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