Local Economies

Feature Story Small-John-Miller Economic Development

Brewery’s new summer offerings reflect growth of region’s agribusiness

Shandra MartinezWednesday, February 28, 2024
Feature Story Irish-Music-Small Arts and Culture

Muskegon’s arts and cultural sector significantly impacts economy

Shandra MartinezMonday, February 12, 2024
Feature Story Photo courtesy of David Allen Sustainability

Modular housing provides affordable homes to help address the housing shortage

Sarah SpohnMonday, October 16, 2023
Feature Story The Muskegon DDA is offering grants to fund improvements to downtown Muskegon buildings. (City of Muskegon) Community Development

Muskegon DDA expands successful facade grant program

Shandra MartinezMonday, September 18, 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 Gordon Burnham has been with Comcast’s Xfinity Store in Muskegon for over 36 years. Economic Development

8 frontline workers recognized for going above and beyond

Shandra MartinezSaturday, March 4, 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 Nick Nykerk, leff, and Phil LaMothe are the new members of the Lakeshore Advantage board. (LA) Economic Development

New leadership on Lakeshore Advantage board brings expertise in key focus industries

Shandra MartinezSaturday, January 28, 2023
Feature Story Karen Kekelik owns IndiGrow with her husband, Steven. (IndiGrow) Entrepreneurship

Downtown Muskegon’s first cannabis microbusiness opens

Shanika P. CarterFriday, December 30, 2022
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
Feature Story Muskegon County Airport (MKG) will offer 36 nonstop, round-trip flights per week to Chicago O’Hare International Airport through Southern Airways Express starting Oct. 1. (Nenyedi/WikiMedia Commons) Transportation

More flights to Chicago coming to Muskegon County Airport

Kelsey SandersTuesday, September 6, 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 Symbiote makes customized furniture products and solutions for the biotechnology, education, healthcare, and security industries. Economic Development

Furniture-maker expands operations in Zeeland

Shandra MartinezTuesday, April 5, 2022
Feature Story Jennifer Owens is CEO of Lakeshore Advantage. Economic Development

Leaders see sustainable economic incentives as key to winning jobs, investment

Shandra MartinezMonday, January 31, 2022
Feature Story A rendering of the Request Foods expansion. Economic Development

Lakeshore Advantage builds on 2021 successes as it sets course for 2022

Shandra MartinezSunday, January 16, 2022
Feature Story Mandy Anderson and Aaron Johnson of Eat Well Do Good. Community Development

Grand Haven ghost kitchen creates a model for hiring employees with disabilities

Paul R. KopenkoskeyMonday, November 22, 2021
Feature Story A rendering of the Request Foods expansion. Economic Development

Request Foods plans $205M expansion, adding nearly 200 jobs

Paul R. KopenkoskeySunday, October 31, 2021
Feature Story Lakeshore Advantage received an award from the International Economic Development Council. Economic Development

Lakeshore Advantage garners international award

Shandra MartinezTuesday, October 26, 2021
Feature Story Advanced Architectural’s plans to invest $1.1 million to expand its facility at 959 Industrial Drive in the city of Allegan. Entrepreneurship

Fast-growing Advanced Architectural Products investing in $1.1M expansion

Shandra MartinezMonday, August 30, 2021
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