Entrepreneurship

Feature Story Tom Cizauskas (Gerald R Ford Airport), Jeffrey and Sana Perry (Perry's Quality Exteriors LLC), Kevin Holman (One Legacy Heating and Cooling) Economic Development

Taking action to address challenges of underrepresented construction industry businesses

Leandra NisbetMonday, February 15, 2021
Longform Juan (cacao and coffee farmer), Chad Morton and Efren Madriaga Entrepreneurship

Published Together: The heart opening journey of a superfood in our backyard

Chad Morton, Co-Founder of Roast UmberThursday, February 11, 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 Magnus Capital Partners' development in Holland Township on Felch Street will also see a mix of studio, one-, two-, and three-bedroom apartments on an 8-acre site. Entrepreneurship

Developer builds with ‘missing middle’ workforce in mind

PAUL R. KOPENKOSKEYSaturday, January 30, 2021
Feature Story Holland BPW’s Pete Hoffswell was honored as Innovator of the Yearfor the “smart brick” he invented, which collects temperature data throughout the city’s snowmelt system. Technology and Innovation

GVSU Innovator of the Year enjoys ‘cool, fun projects’

Luke FerrisFriday, January 15, 2021
Feature Story Ed Garner is the Regional Director of the West Michigan Region of Michigan Small Business Development Center (SBDC). Entrepreneurship

SBDC West Michigan Region has tools to help businesses survive pandemic

Shandra MartinezSunday, December 27, 2020
Feature Story Tate Shumaker has an Etsy side hustle making habitats for pets. Their store, Tatescosycreatures, features adorable hideaways shaped like fruits and vegetables for pet hamsters, guinea pigs, and rats. Entrepreneurship

Time is right for creative people to open Etsy shops

Liz HoffswellTuesday, December 22, 2020
Feature Story lakeshore-gift-guide Economic Development

Holiday gift guide: Online ordering and in-store shopping along the Lakeshore

Sally LaukitisWednesday, November 25, 2020
Feature Story Koops Automation Systems team members work together to assemble an automated system. Entrepreneurship

Employee-owned Holland company on a growth streak

Shandra MartinezTuesday, November 17, 2020
Feature Story Zeeland's Tripelroot brewpub has had to shift gears to stay relavant in the time of COVID. Economic Development

Brewpub shifts focus during COVID with help from Lakeshore Advantage, MEDC

andrea goodellThursday, November 12, 2020
Feature Story Amanda Chocko is Lakeshore Advantage's Director of Entrepreneurship. Entrepreneurship

Lakeshore Advantage entrepreneurship director takes on international role

Shandra MartinezMonday, October 12, 2020
Feature Story West Michigan brewers are modifying the base recipe for the Black is Beautiful stout and making it their own. Proceeds are donated to organizations that raise awareness of racial inequality and promote social justice. Equity

Black is Beautiful collaborative takes hold at Lakeshore breweries

PAUL R. KOPENKOSKEYThursday, October 1, 2020
Feature Story Mike Ramirez is who is serving as the Restart Grant Board Chair for the Lakeshore Advantage grant administration process. Economic Development

Transparency and inclusiveness drive Restart Grant award process

Shandra MartinezThursday, August 13, 2020
Feature Story Michael McDermott performs at Seven Steps Up in 2019. Arts and Culture

Community rallies behind ‘beloved’ music venue owners

Shandra MartinezWednesday, June 10, 2020
Feature Story market-main-one Economic Development

Farmers markets reporting higher attendance as they open within safe shopping guidelines

Bev BerensTuesday, May 19, 2020
Feature Story Liz Hoffswell is a small business expert. Healthy Communities

What small business owners need to know about stimulus loans

Liz HoffswellTuesday, April 28, 2020
Feature Story The Curragh Irish Pub switched to takeout during the COVID-19 crisis to maintain social distancing. Economic Development

How to help your restaurant survive the COVID-19 pandemic

Liz HoffswellWednesday, April 15, 2020
Feature Story Kathleen Lesher is the owner of the Uptown Gallery & Frame Shop. Community Development

Small businesses remain integral to community amid crisis

athleen Leshner Monday, April 13, 2020
Feature Story Basil at hotel Entrepreneurship

Immigrant entrepreneur makes a big difference in Spring Lake

handra Martinez Thursday, March 5, 2020
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