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Feature Story Bret Docter, Kevin Costello, and John Burmeister Economic Development

Lakeshore Advantage adds investors to drive regional economic growth

The Lakeshore StaffTuesday, July 29, 2025
Feature Story These five finalists for the Lakeshore Innovator of the Year award will be honored at the Muskegon Innovation Hub on July 31. Technology and Innovation

Finalists compete for Lakeshore Innovator of the Year

The Lakeshore StaffTuesday, July 29, 2025
Feature Story The 20,000-square-foot Next Center in downtown Holland symbolizes Lakeshore Advantage's evolution over the past two decades and its enduring commitment to fostering innovation in Ottawa and Allegan counties. Economic Development

West Coast Chamber invests in future with downtown Holland expansion

The Lakeshore StaffTuesday, July 15, 2025
Feature Story Small-EV-Construction Economic Development

Firm behind West Michigan landmarks celebrates 80 years with focus on future growth

The Lakeshore Wednesday, May 21, 2025
Feature Story Jennifer Owens, President, Lakeshore Advantage and Jeff Stutz, CFO, MillerKnoll Economic Development

Business leaders launch plan to power Lakeshore growth

Shandra MartinezMonday, April 28, 2025
Feature Story CW Marsh owner Dan Wehrwein (right) stands with a company employee to showcase a prototype seal designed for the Hoover Dam project. Economic Development

Muskegon manufacturer carries forward a 125-year legacy

Shandra MartinezSunday, January 26, 2025
Feature Story Vander Meulen Builders Entrepreneurship

A century of craftsmanship: Family firm celebrates 100 years of building homes

Shandra MartinezWednesday, August 14, 2024
Feature Story small-surge-networking Entrepreneurship

Inaugural Surge Summit brings Tech Week GR expansion to Holland

Shandra MartinezTuesday, August 6, 2024
Feature Story KCAD grads Justin Beitzel and Fernando Ramirez head up Common Object, which helps organizations take steps toward sustainability. Arts and Culture

Take a journey into regenerative design with Common Object

Laura BergellsMonday, July 8, 2024
Feature Story Della-Fetzer-small Entrepreneurship

How a Holland startup’s tech could ​​revolutionize the greenhouse industry

Grace MaiulloSunday, February 18, 2024
Feature Story Next-Center-Small Economic Development

Lakeshore Advantage reports major economic growth in 2023

Shandra MartinezMonday, February 12, 2024
Feature Story Lakeshore Advantage leaders present the findings of West Michigan’s Lakeshore Region 2023 Industry Trends Report. Economic Development

Report: More employers turning to automation to overcome labor shortages

Shandra MartinezMonday, September 18, 2023
Feature Story Left to right: Sen. Roger Victory, Holland Township Manager Steve Bulthuis, Holland Mayor Nathan Bocks, Lakeshore Advantage President Jennifer Owens, Brian Burch, LDFA Board Chair, Rep. Greg VanWoerkom and U.S. Rep. Bill Huizenga. (Carl, Inc.) Entrepreneurship

Lakeshore Advantage breaks ground on Innovation Hub

Shandra MartinezMonday, September 11, 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 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 Boyd Feltman when Peachwave opened in downtown Holland in 2013. (Peachwave) Entrepreneurship

Q&A: Boyd Feltman shares secrets of Peachwave’s sweet success

Shandra MartinezSunday, May 7, 2023
Feature Story Michigan Veteran Entrepreneur (MVE)-Lab hosts pitch nights. (MVE) Entrepreneurship

Entrepreneurial program for veterans coming to Muskegon

Shanika P. CarterSunday, January 29, 2023
Feature Story Brett VanderKamp founded New Holland Brewing Co. in 1997. Entrepreneurship

New Holland Brewing Co. expands to Battle Creek

Greg TaskerMonday, January 16, 2023
Feature Story Jennifer Owens is CEO of Lakeshore Advantage. Economic Development

Report reveals ‘remarkable’ growth among many employers in Lakeshore region

Shandra MartinezFriday, December 16, 2022
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