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Feature Story Experience a traditional Dutch Christmas Market without ever leaving the country. Arts and Culture

December Along the Lakeshore: Sparkle, Sinterklaas, and shopping

Sally LaukitisMonday, November 29, 2021
Feature Story Mandy Anderson and Aaron Johnson of Eat Well Do Good. Community Development

Grand Haven ghost kitchen creates a model for hiring employees with disabilities

Paul R. KopenkoskeyMonday, November 22, 2021
Feature Story Even under the best of conditions, seasonal and migrant farmworkers toil long, exhausting hours in extreme weather conditions, possibly exposed to pesticides.  Equity

Migrant Legal Aid’s Fair Food Pledge works to alleviate migrant farmworker injustices

Paul R. KopenkoskeyMonday, November 8, 2021
Feature Story A customer orders at the Kuntry Cookin' food truck in Muskegon. Entrepreneurship

Success of Kuntry Cookin’ shows the power of community support

Shanika P. CarterWednesday, September 29, 2021
Feature Story Sarah Porebski, the newest co-owner of the Holland Peanut Store, first started working at there while she was still in middle school. Economic Development

Holland Peanut Store adds fifth generation to its ownership team

Jeremy GonsiorMonday, August 30, 2021
Feature Story Proponants for social districts say a drink in hand makes the wait more bearable for restaurant patrons who are up to an hour away from being seated, and it benefits nearby shops. Economic Development

Lakeshore communities welcome the benefits social districts offer businesses

Paul R. KopenkoskeyThursday, August 5, 2021
Feature Story Jenny Van Veen, owner of Frances Jaye in downtown Holland, poses in front of her store. Entrepreneurship

Downtown shop owner gives back, works to make Holland more welcoming

Jeremy GonsiorMonday, June 14, 2021
Development News Bare All Clothing Economic Development

GRABB grants help area Black businesses navigate COVID-19

Estelle SlootmakerMonday, April 5, 2021
Feature Story Bowerman Blueberries is expanding its original farmers market and bringing a restaurant to downtown Holland later this year. Economic Development

Bowerman bringing blueberries to downtown Holland

Andrea GoodellSaturday, March 13, 2021
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 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 Tanya Schafer and Patrick Westover, Tantrick Brewing Co. co-owners, are expanding their micro-brewery into downtown Allegan. Entrepreneurship

Tantrick Brewing Co. announces downtown Allegan facility

andrea goodellMonday, January 4, 2021
Feature Story Dons Flowers and Gifts President Douglas J. Vos and office manager Katie DenHerder prepare to give away 3,500 roses to customers, so they can gift the flowers to friends and family in an effort to lift community spirits during the COVID-19 pandemic. Community Development

Zeeland shop offers free flowers to lift community spirits

andrea goodellTuesday, October 27, 2020
Feature Story Customer and employee safety remains a priority for businesses in downtown Holland and Grand Haven. Healthy Communities

What businesses need to know about Michigan’s mask mandate

Peter D. RhoadesThursday, July 16, 2020
Feature Story Visitors to Holland fill the sidewalks with the reopening of downtown. Healthy Communities

Hope for recovery stirs as visitors flock to reopened Lakeshore downtowns

Mike LozonMonday, June 22, 2020
Feature Story Volunteers built the 80-foot fence that allowed the Curragh Irish Pub to extend its patio. Healthy Communities

‘Village of friends’ gets creative to help downtown Holland restaurant reopen

Shandra MartinezTuesday, June 16, 2020
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Q&A: What businesses need to know ahead of reopening

Shandra MartinezThursday, May 21, 2020
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