Small Business

Feature Story Kylen Blom is a serial entrepreneur who has been building businesses since his days as a business student at Hope College. Entrepreneurship

Screen printing, innovating, and community building: Q&A with Kylen Blom

Luke FerrisMonday, January 17, 2022
Feature Story Tim Price, co-owner of RollXscape Skating Center in Holland Township, right, shows skating enthusiast a set of LED quad roller skate wheels in the rink’s skate shop during the venue’s grand opening, Nov. 4. Arts and Culture

Roller rink makes a comeback as RollXscape Skating Center

J.R. ValderasMonday, December 13, 2021
Feature Story The GRCC Foundation's Alumni Relations team created a map of local craft breweries owned or operated by GRCC alums.  Kids and Education

Map highlights how GRCC brewers help Grand Rapids earn its Beer City USA title

Shandra MartinezTuesday, December 7, 2021
Feature Story Experience a traditional Dutch Christmas Market without ever leaving the country. Arts and Culture

December Along the Lakeshore: Sparkle, Sinterklaas, and shopping

Sally LaukitisMonday, November 29, 2021
Feature Story Proponants for social districts say a drink in hand makes the wait more bearable for restaurant patrons who are up to an hour away from being seated, and it benefits nearby shops. Economic Development

Grand Haven’s social district opens

Shandra Martinez Tuesday, October 26, 2021
Feature Story Impact Fab in Holland is Implementing Industry 4.0 technologies. Technology and Innovation

Industry 4.0 campaign launched to support West Michigan manufacturers

Shandra MartinezWednesday, October 13, 2021
Feature Story A customer orders at the Kuntry Cookin' food truck in Muskegon. Entrepreneurship

Success of Kuntry Cookin’ shows the power of community support

Shanika P. CarterWednesday, September 29, 2021
Feature Story A rendering of the $1.2 million facility USA Sign Frame and Stake is building in Zeeland Township. Entrepreneurship

Investment in green technology grows sign-maker

Shandra MartinezSunday, September 26, 2021
Feature Story Mark Herman with his ArtPrize painting. Arts and Culture

Holland restaurateur honored in ArtPrize exhibit Leadership on Canvas 2021

Shandra MartinezSunday, September 26, 2021
Feature Story Charles Elwood Arts and Culture

Entrepreneur’s ArtPrize entry merges AI, ballet, and chalk art

Luke Ferris Monday, September 13, 2021
Feature Story Sarah Porebski, the newest co-owner of the Holland Peanut Store, first started working at there while she was still in middle school. Economic Development

Holland Peanut Store adds fifth generation to its ownership team

Jeremy GonsiorMonday, August 30, 2021
Feature Story muskegon innovation hub 1 Technology and Innovation

Rapid Reconnect: A Q & A with Muskegon Innovation Hub Director Kevin Ricco

Leandra NisbetWednesday, August 18, 2021
Feature Story Proponants for social districts say a drink in hand makes the wait more bearable for restaurant patrons who are up to an hour away from being seated, and it benefits nearby shops. Economic Development

Lakeshore communities welcome the benefits social districts offer businesses

Paul R. KopenkoskeyThursday, August 5, 2021
Feature Story Entrepreneurs Luciano Hernandez V and his dad, Luciano Hernandez IV, show off their product at the Surge Celebration. Entrepreneurship

Entrepreneurs invited to launch business ideas at SURGE Boostcamp

Shandra MartinezMonday, July 26, 2021
Feature Story The newest Biggby Coffee is in the newly renovated Haworth Hotel. Economic Development

Hope grad opens coffee bar in Haworth Hotel after $7.5M makeover

Jeremy GonsiorMonday, July 19, 2021
Feature Story Julie Parker is president of Great Lakes Commercial Finance. Economic Development

Nonprofit development lender expands regional impact

Shandra MartinezMonday, July 5, 2021
Feature Story The Next Creative Co. leadership team, from left to right, Tom Crimp, partner and director of business development, Rich Evenhouse, partner and president, and Tim Hackney, partner and executive creative director. Entrepreneurship

Next Creative Co.’s humble roots in hotel lobby spark impressive growth

Jeremy GonsiorWednesday, June 30, 2021
Feature Story Entrepreneurs Luciano Hernandez V and his dad, Luciano Hernandez IV, show off their product at the Surge Celebration. Entrepreneurship

SURGE Celebration brings start ups, supporters together after a year apart

Shandra MartinezTuesday, June 22, 2021
Feature Story Jess Resheske launched Blossoms of Joy, a mobile flower cart. Entrepreneurship

Holland mother launches mobile flower cart after experiencing loss

Shandra MartinezMonday, June 14, 2021
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