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Feature Story Rachel Gorman, chief operating officer of the Muskegon Lakeshore Chamber of Commerce, will succeed Cindy Larsen as president. Economic Development

Rachel Gorman steps up into new role with Muskegon Lakeshore Chamber

Shanika P. CarterWednesday, September 18, 2024
Feature Story Sweet Temptations workers make sweet treats every day. Community Development

40 years of sweet treats on the Grand Haven Boardwalk

Andrea GoodellTuesday, August 27, 2024
Feature Story At Atlas Headrest, Andrew Foley continues the legacy of innovation of his late father, Dennis Foley Entrepreneurship

Carrying the torch: Son expands his father’s legacy of Innovation

Sam MitchellTuesday, August 20, 2024
Feature Story Victoria Bernhardt, owner of “Little Miss Green Thumb,” and her family have renovated a historic Muskegon church to become "The Corner," a family-friendly commercial and event space. Economic Development

Family revitalizes historic church in downtown Muskegon into ‘The Corner’

Shandra MartinezMonday, August 19, 2024
Feature Story Liz Hilton, founder of Allegan-based KNITit. Entrepreneurship

How garment innovator KNITit grew from concept to success

Sam MitchellMonday, July 15, 2024
Feature Story Chef Lucas Grill reopened Public restaurant in downtown Zeeland today. Arts and Culture

Beloved Public restaurant comes home to Zeeland

Andrea GoodellTuesday, June 25, 2024
Feature Story Cindy Larsen, left, will retire from the Muskegon Lakeshore Chamber; Rachel Gorman will take over the role. Economic Development

Muskegon Lakeshore Chamber President Cindy Larsen to retire

The LakeshoreTuesday, June 18, 2024
Feature Story Seniors Helping Seniors Lakeshore's focus is on hiring seniors to help care for their peers who are less active or independent. Entrepreneurship

Holland couple’s experience with aging parents leads to new business

Shandra MartinezTuesday, June 11, 2024
Feature Story Award-winning Michigan doulas Alyssa Veneklase and Kristin Revere (left to right), founders of the doula agency Gold Coast Doulas. Healthy Communities

Q&A: West Michigan doulas deliver new parenting book

Shandra MartinezMonday, May 13, 2024
Feature Story Get ready for a jam-packed Saturday as Muskegon’s largest winter festival returns on Feb. 3 to Downtown Muskegon. Activities include ax-throwing, a bloody mary contest, snow volleyball, and the ever-popular cornhole tournament. Arts and Culture

February things to do: Hair and history, Snowfest and mystery, chili and cello

Melody WilsonMonday, January 29, 2024
Feature Story "A vibrant downtown is crucial for the prosperity of our community,” Allegan Mayor Roger Bird says. The city celebrated the completion of its downtown streetscape project on Small Business Saturday, Nov. 25. Community Development

Downtown Allegan celebrates grand opening of $9M streetscape project

Andrea GoodellMonday, December 4, 2023
Feature Story MRC Equity

Why a nonprofit is ending subminimum wages for workers with disabilities

Mark WedelMonday, November 27, 2023
Partner Content Mari Romero Economic Development

Community foundations, nonprofit lenders blending strengths

Northern InitiativesThursday, September 28, 2023
Feature Story TEDxMacatawa speakers for 2023 Technology and Innovation

TEDxMacatawa returns to the Lakeshore

Andrea GoodellTuesday, August 29, 2023
Feature Story The SURGE Center at Collective Idea supports startups. Economic Development

Lakeshore Advantage turns 20: A look back at initiatives that grew the economy

Grace MaiulloMonday, August 28, 2023
Feature Story Photo by Tommy Allen Economic Development

Creating community and pride within the design scene in West Michigan

Shanika P. CarterWednesday, July 19, 2023
Feature Story A rendering of the Next Center, which will be built in downtown Holland. Economic Development

West Michigan technology and innovation hub ‘Next Center’ planned

Shandra MartinezFriday, June 9, 2023
Feature Story Ana Olson, owner of Los Amigos restaurant in Muskegon Community Development

Muskegon restaurateur shares her culture through food and tequila

Shanika P. CarterMonday, April 3, 2023
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