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Feature Story Dons Flowers and Gifts President Douglas J. Vos and office manager Katie DenHerder prepare to give away 3,500 roses to customers, so they can gift the flowers to friends and family in an effort to lift community spirits during the COVID-19 pandemic. Community Development

Zeeland shop offers free flowers to lift community spirits

by andrea goodellTuesday, October 27, 2020
Feature Story The Spring Lake Department of Public Works prepares trees for winter. Community Development

Spring Lake Township, Village reap rewards of unique DPW merger

BY PAUL R. KOPENKOSKEYWednesday, October 21, 2020
Feature Story Macatawa Area Express (MAX Transit) has openings for 12 full- and part-time bus operators. The positions have a starting wage of $15.25.  Economic Development

Dozens of employers will look for workers at upcoming Virtual Job Fair

By Shandra MartinezMonday, October 19, 2020
Feature Story Surveys show that 51% of employees report stress and burnout as a result of working at home.  Economic Development

10 tips to reduce stress for employees working at home

By Peter D. RhoadesThursday, October 15, 2020
Feature Story Just Goods Gifts recently held a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate its new location. Economic Development

Retailers find new home in Grand Haven’s refurbished Depot

By Shandra MartinezMonday, October 12, 2020
Feature Story Amanda Chocko is Lakeshore Advantage's Director of Entrepreneurship. Entrepreneurship

Lakeshore Advantage entrepreneurship director takes on international role

By Shandra MartinezMonday, October 12, 2020
Feature Story The new Village of Spring Lake logo emphasizes the community's natural beauty. Community Development

Village of Spring Lake rebrands to highlight area’s natural beauty

By Shandra MartinezMonday, September 28, 2020
Feature Story Charles Beasley, a product development engineer at DISHER, is given latitude to work on passion projects such as his mini mobile home he is designed for homeless people. Entrepreneurship

Stewardship part of DISHER's mission to make a positive difference

BY ANDREA GOODELLTuesday, September 01, 2020
Feature Story Spring Lake DDA Director Angela Stanford-Butler, Grand Haven Main Street Executive Director Jeremy Swiftney and Ferrysburg Mayor Rebecca Hopp wear their "love of community" masks. Community Development

Communities reframe mask debate into message of unity

By Shandra MartinezFriday, August 14, 2020
Feature Story Gentex interns Collin Mitchell and Ciana Witherell took part in the Lakeshore Advantage event. Economic Development

Lakeshore Advantage helps interns picture their future in West Michigan

By Shandra MartinezTuesday, August 11, 2020
Feature Story Andrew Boatright is the Zeeland BPW general manager. Community Development

Zeeland BPW aims to boost local economy with extra round of Power Dollars

By Shandra MartinezTuesday, August 04, 2020
Feature Story DeWys-team-member Healthy Communities

Communication key to helping employees adjust to new COVID-19 normal

By Shandra MartinezFriday, July 17, 2020
Feature Story Jennifer Owens is president of Lakeshore Advantage. Healthy Communities

Grants up to $20,000 available for small businesses impacted by COVID-19

By Shandra MartinezMonday, July 13, 2020
Feature Story Liz Hoffswell is a small business expert. Healthy Communities

What small businesses and nonprofits need to know about EIDL funds

By Liz HoffswellSaturday, July 11, 2020
Feature Story Kelly Raterink talks to customers. Economic Development

Pandemic’s effect on meat processing, supply steers customers to locally-sourced food

By Bev BerensWednesday, June 17, 2020
Feature Story Volunteers built the 80-foot fence that allowed the Curragh Irish Pub to extend its patio. Healthy Communities

‘Village of friends’ gets creative to help downtown Holland restaurant reopen

By Shandra MartinezTuesday, June 16, 2020
Feature Story Attorney Peter D. Rhoades Economic Development

Post-pandemic business world brings many questions

By Peter D. RhoadesMonday, June 15, 2020
Feature Story This city-owned land next to the Grand Haven airport could be developed into a 32-house neighborhood. Economic Development

Foundation’s $1.5 million investment targets creation of workforce housing

By Shandra MartinezWednesday, June 03, 2020
Feature Story downtown-holland-borrs Healthy Communities

Leaders say Downtown Holland merchants ready, eager to reopen

By Shandra MartinezTuesday, May 26, 2020
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