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Economic Development
New leadership on Lakeshore Advantage board brings expertise in key focus industries
Shandra Martinez
Saturday, January 28, 2023
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Economic Development
Report reveals ‘remarkable’ growth among many employers in Lakeshore region
Shandra Martinez
Friday, December 16, 2022
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Diversity
Highlights from the 2022 Ottawa County Diversity Forum
Paul R. Kopenkoskey
Saturday, November 5, 2022
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Technology and Innovation
Gentex launches charitable foundation
Shandra Martinez
Tuesday, October 11, 2022
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Economic Development
Lakeshore Advantage looking for business stabilization projects
Shandra Martinez
Tuesday, September 13, 2022
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Economic Development
Metal Flow plans $7.2M expansion in Holland Township
Shandra Martinez
Tuesday, August 23, 2022
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Technology and Innovation
Robot cuts ribbon on Hyperion Automation’s new facility
Shandra Martinez
Tuesday, July 19, 2022
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Economic Development
Lakeshore Advantage makes case for West Michigan living to Gentex interns
Andrea Goodell
Tuesday, June 7, 2022
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Equity
West Michigan employers leading the way in accessible workplaces
Shandra Martinez
Tuesday, May 31, 2022
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Kids and Education
Robotics students are next tech workforce
Andrea Goodell
Monday, May 9, 2022
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Economic Development
Furniture-maker expands operations in Zeeland
Shandra Martinez
Tuesday, April 5, 2022
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Economic Development
LG Energy Solution’s expansion to create 1,200 new jobs
Shandra Martinez
Sunday, April 3, 2022
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Entrepreneurship
Why those starting Lakeshore small businesses are betting they’ll beat the odds
Luke Ferris
Monday, February 28, 2022
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Economic Development
Report highlights continued positive West Michigan employer outlook
Shandra Martinez
Monday, February 14, 2022
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Kids and Education
Scholarships support students studying advanced manufacturing
Shandra Martinez
Tuesday, February 8, 2022
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Kids and Education
Foundation invites students to apply for more than $860K in scholarships
Shandra Martinez
Monday, January 24, 2022
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Economic Development
Art Mulder and Sons Trucking plans $31M expansion
Shandra Martinez
Monday, January 24, 2022
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Technology and Innovation
Gentex partners with eSight to focus on advanced digital eyewear
Shandra Martinez
Monday, January 17, 2022
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Economic Development
More housing coming to West Michigan, still more needed
Andrea Goodell
Tuesday, December 14, 2021
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‘Eye-opening’ event helps students discover manufacturing
Shandra Martinez
Tuesday, November 30, 2021
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