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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 Jocelyn Hines (right) poses with her parents (left) and Gov. Gretchen Whitmer after Hines received the 2019 Youth Volunteer of the Year award. Entrepreneurship

MSU grad launches Muskegon Young Black Professionals to support community

Shanika P. CarterThursday, May 5, 2022
Feature Story Lakeshore Advantage President Jennifer Owens at the opening of the SURGE Center. (Lakeshore Advantage) Entrepreneurship

Lakeshore Advantage launches startup incubator

Shandra MartinezWednesday, April 27, 2022
Feature Story Frank's is Zeeland's oldest restaurant. A partnership with Frank's owner Shane Hammer has created the city's newest eatery. Economic Development

Partnership with Zeeland's oldest restaurant brings new eatery

Andrea GoodellMonday, March 28, 2022
Feature Story West Michigan Works Economic Development

State training grants help businesses develop stronger workforces

Shandra MartinezTuesday, March 22, 2022
Feature Story Patricia and Paul Christopher, co-owners of Patrcia's Chocolates in Grand Haven Economic Development

Grand Haven partners with foundation to celebrate a half-century of philanthropy

Paul R. KopenkoskeyWednesday, March 16, 2022
Feature Story The city of Zeeland plans to demolish two buildings and is seeking proposals that will create one mixed-use building and a pathway to parking. Community Development

Zeeland requests proposals for new downtown development, passageway

Andrea GoodellMonday, March 7, 2022
Feature Story Classic Transportation & Warehousing plans a 172,000 square foot expansion . Economic Development

Employee-owned transportation firm expands Allegan County operation

Shandra MartinezTuesday, February 8, 2022
Feature Story Zeeland is changing its rules on liquor to accommodate restaurants. Economic Development

How Zeeland amends liquor license rules to support eateries

Paul R. KopenkoskeyMonday, January 31, 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 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
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