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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 Donna Lowry Kids and Education

Pilot grant helps parents, employers deal with ‘critical’ child care crisis

Paul R. KopenkoskeySunday, January 23, 2022
Feature Story Guillermo Cisneros Entrepreneurship

West Michigan Hispanic Chamber named a 2021 Neighborhood Champion

Shandra MartinezTuesday, December 14, 2021
Feature Story Sixteen-year-old Makenzie Aney is the inspiration for a café her aunt plans to open in mid-2022 with an aspiration to do more than sell espressos and lattes.  Economic Development

Owner’s niece inspires Kenzie’s BE Café, where staff with disabilities will run the show

Paul R. KopenkoskeyMonday, December 6, 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 Seaway Tours, which offers rentals of scooters and Segways to those who want to glide through Downtown Muskegon, is just one of entrepreneur Corey Blackman’s business ventures. Economic Development

Entrepreneur Corey Blackman is building a more inclusive presence in Downtown Muskegon

Shanika P. CarterMonday, August 23, 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 The Lakeshore offers myraid opportunities for outdoor yoga and pilates. Healthy Communities

Making the most of summer with outdoor yoga and Pilates on the Lakeshore

Kelsey SandersMonday, July 19, 2021
Feature Story The newest Biggby Coffee is in the newly renovated Haworth Hotel. Economic Development

Hope grad opens coffee bar in Haworth Hotel after $7.5M makeover

Jeremy GonsiorMonday, July 19, 2021
Feature Story Julie Parker is president of Great Lakes Commercial Finance. Economic Development

Nonprofit development lender expands regional impact

Shandra MartinezMonday, July 5, 2021
Feature Story Dr. Nathan Arnold, inventor of the Nessie deposit return system. Economic Development

Seinfeld fan creates ‘anti-Newman’ technology for home bottle returns in Michigan

By Luke FerrisMonday, June 21, 2021
Feature Story Dave Koster is the general manager of the Holland BPW. Technology and Innovation

Lakeshore municipalities planning ways to make broadband accessible, affordable to all

Paul R. KopenkoskeyTuesday, May 11, 2021
Feature Story Woodward Inc. is expanding its aerospace manufacturing capabilities. Economic Development

Woodward Inc. expands innovative manufacturing process at Zeeland campus

Shandra MartinezMonday, May 10, 2021
Feature Story Charles Elwood Entrepreneurship

Entrepreneur uses his ‘why’ to find what he needs to do next

Luke FerrisSaturday, April 24, 2021
Feature Story ThiMore people are starting a business in 2021. (Photo by bruce mars on Unsplash) Economic Development

Why 2021 just might be the year to start your business

Liz HoffswellSunday, April 11, 2021
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