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Economic Development
West Michigan poised for growth in advanced energy storage sector
The Lakeshore Staff
Tuesday, March 19, 2024
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Technology and Innovation
LG Energy Solution begins hiring process as $1.7B expansion takes shape
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Sunday, July 9, 2023
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Economic Development
2 Lakeshore expansion projects contribute to state award
Shandra Martinez
Saturday, July 8, 2023
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Economic Development
West Michigan technology and innovation hub ‘Next Center’ planned
Shandra Martinez
Friday, June 9, 2023
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Sustainability
Holland coal plant comes down to make way for waterfront development
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Economic Development
LG Energy Solution’s expansion to create 1,200 new jobs
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Shandra Martinez
Tuesday, May 25, 2021
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Grants up to $20,000 available for small businesses impacted by COVID-19
Shandra Martinez
Monday, July 13, 2020
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Healthy Communities
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Shandra Martinez
Tuesday, May 26, 2020
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‘Mask Master’ finds home, new purpose in U.S. with refugee resettlement program
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Healthy Communities
Michigan West Coast Chamber foundation announces downtown relief fund
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Monday, May 11, 2020
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Community Development
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Wednesday, May 6, 2020
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Healthy Communities
Holland maker lends resources to help fight COVID-19
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Tuesday, May 5, 2020
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Healthy Communities
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Shandra Martinez
Wednesday, April 22, 2020
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Lakeshore manufacturers refocus to provide essential products
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Monday, April 13, 2020
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