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Feature Story Nearly half of the high-demand jobs in West Michigan are in the health sciences sector. Economic Development

New report reveals West Michigan’s high-demand jobs for 2023

Shandra MartinezMonday, April 10, 2023
Feature Story More than $4.2 million was distributed to 49 employers in Ottawa County, $2.2 million to 17 employers in Allegan County, and nearly $1 million to 11 employers in Muskegon County.  Economic Development

2023 Going PRO Talent Fund Awards top $7.4M to Lakeshore employers

Shandra MartinezSaturday, February 25, 2023
Feature Story Gentex Corp. plans to open a satellite production facility in Grand Rapids. (Gentex) Economic Development

Gentex to open production facility in Grand Rapids

Shandra MartinezSunday, February 12, 2023
Feature Story Rolar Products is growing its footprint in Muskegon County. (GMED) Economic Development

Rolar Products expands operations in Muskegon County

Shandra MartinezSunday, February 12, 2023
Feature Story ODC received funding for the launch of Project 180, a new nature-based summer education program. Community Development

Ottawa County details $57 million in ARPA money payouts

Andrea GoodellMonday, February 6, 2023
Feature Story Gentex Discovery Preschool will be the first of its kind in the area with subsidized preschool for first and second shift parents on the Gentex manufacturing site in Zeeland. Kids and Education

Gentex, ODC partner to bring child care to employees

Andrea GoodellWednesday, November 30, 2022
Feature Story Renderings for the Eastowne Centre project in Norton Shores. Economic Development

Norton Shores works to increase housing options

Shanika P. CarterSunday, November 27, 2022
Feature Story Eddie Solis was honored as the honored by Michigan Works! as a 2022 Shining Star Award recipient. Economic Development

West Michigan Works! frontline staffer wins state recognition

Shandra MartinezTuesday, November 1, 2022
Feature Story Grand Rapids Community College opened its Lakeshore Campus a little more than a year ago. Now, about 1,000 students are enrolled in classes there. Kids and Education

GRCC partners with Haworth, others for flexible new campus

Andrea GoodellMonday, October 3, 2022
Feature Story Rendering of Metal Flow's planned expansion in Holland Township. (Lakewood Construction) Economic Development

Metal Flow plans $7.2M expansion in Holland Township

Shandra MartinezTuesday, August 23, 2022
Feature Story Lucia Rios Equity

5 reasons why employers should hire more people with disabilities

Lucia RiosTuesday, August 16, 2022
Feature Story Rendering shows an aerial view of Gentex's planned expansion. (Gentex) Economic Development

Gentex’s $300M expansion to add 500 new jobs

Shandra MartinezWednesday, July 27, 2022
Feature Story Hyperion Automation used its robot to cut the ribbon on its new facility. Technology and Innovation

Robot cuts ribbon on Hyperion Automation’s new facility

Shandra MartinezTuesday, July 19, 2022
Feature Story Tara Weymon Leonard, MillerKnoll’s vice president of global contract and field marketing, talks to I Am Academy students at the company's Design Yard. Diversity

I Am Academy explores future careers at MillerKnoll

Andrea GoodellTuesday, June 7, 2022
Feature Story Gentex talent acquisition specialist Chris Pollack speaks to a group of the company's interns gathered at Zeeland’s Lawrence Street Park last week. Economic Development

Lakeshore Advantage makes case for West Michigan living to Gentex interns

Andrea GoodellTuesday, June 7, 2022
Feature Story Coastal Container is investing $25 million to expand its operations. Economic Development

Coastal Container’s $25M expansion expected to create 60 new jobs

Shandra MartinezTuesday, June 7, 2022
Feature Story Despite a labor shortage, people with disabilities are dramatically underemployed. (Disability:IN) Equity

West Michigan employers leading the way in accessible workplaces

Shandra MartinezTuesday, May 31, 2022
Feature Story Grand Haven resident Sophia Lonnee found the Automotive Tech Job Training Program at GRCC to be the right fit.   Kids and Education

GRCC automotive program gives Grand Haven grad opportunity to shift gears

Shandra MartinezFriday, May 20, 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 Municipal management is challenging and rewarding work, these managers agree. From left Spring Lake Township manager Gordon Gallagher, Spring Lake Village Manager Chris Burns, and Grand Haven city manager Pat McGinnis. Community Development

Mission-minded? Consider a challenging career in municipal government

Paul R. KopenkoskeySunday, April 10, 2022
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