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Feature Story From left: Dennis Young, Tom Sikkema and Melinda Young. Healthy Communities

Ride YourWay fills niche for wheelchair-accessible transportation service in West Michigan

Paul R. KopenkoskeySaturday, January 21, 2023
Feature Story Sweet Temptations staff pose for a photo with Michigan state Sen. Roger Victory, R-Hudsonville. Entrepreneurship

Grand Haven ice cream shop serves up country's best scoops

Andrea GoodellFriday, January 13, 2023
Feature Story Marisela Sierra won the 2022 Start Garden 100 pitch competition with her Navarro’s Mexican Takeout. Entrepreneurship

Start Garden win lifts third-generation restaurateur’s dreams to next level

Shanika P. CarterMonday, October 3, 2022
Feature Story Jennifer Owens is CEO of Lakeshore Advantage. Economic Development

Lakeshore Advantage looking for business stabilization projects

Shandra MartinezTuesday, September 13, 2022
Feature Story Anthony Lambers credits real estate for helping him turn his life around. Community Development

Anthony Lambers use his story to help others ‘Get up out the mud’

Shanika P. CarterSunday, August 21, 2022
Feature Story Music on Main is returning to downtown Zeeland this summer with food, music, games, and more. Community Development

Music on Main returns to downtown Zeeland

Andrea GoodellMonday, June 13, 2022
Feature Story Despite a labor shortage, people with disabilities are dramatically underemployed. (Disability:IN) Equity

West Michigan employers leading the way in accessible workplaces

Shandra MartinezTuesday, May 31, 2022
Feature Story Jocelyn Hines (right) poses with her parents (left) and Gov. Gretchen Whitmer after Hines received the 2019 Youth Volunteer of the Year award. Entrepreneurship

MSU grad launches Muskegon Young Black Professionals to support community

Shanika P. CarterThursday, May 5, 2022
Feature Story Ferry and Voyager students are learning about botany and native plant species at The City Farmer. Kids and Education

Ferry-Voyager students partner with Grand Haven area businesses

Shandra MartinezThursday, May 5, 2022
Feature Story Blue Star Trail is a nearly 20-mile recreational trail, connecting South Haven to Saugatuck.  Community Development

Foundation grants support placemaking in rural communities

Shandra MartinezThursday, May 5, 2022
Feature Story Lakeshore Advantage President Jennifer Owens at the opening of the SURGE Center. (Lakeshore Advantage) Entrepreneurship

Lakeshore Advantage launches startup incubator

Shandra MartinezWednesday, April 27, 2022
Feature Story Patricia and Paul Christopher, co-owners of Patrcia's Chocolates in Grand Haven Economic Development

Grand Haven partners with foundation to celebrate a half-century of philanthropy

Paul R. KopenkoskeyWednesday, March 16, 2022
Feature Story A Creative Dining Services employee in a community garden. Entrepreneurship

Why a Zeeland company is passionate about the triple bottom line

Luke FerrisMonday, March 14, 2022
Feature Story The city of Zeeland plans to demolish two buildings and is seeking proposals that will create one mixed-use building and a pathway to parking. Community Development

Zeeland requests proposals for new downtown development, passageway

Andrea GoodellMonday, March 7, 2022
Feature Story Entrepreneurs along the Lakeshore are betting on themselves beating the odds. Entrepreneurship

Why those starting Lakeshore small businesses are betting they’ll beat the odds

Luke FerrisMonday, February 28, 2022
Feature Story When Grand Haven decided to sell its aging trolleys, the local businesses bought them with ideas for giving them a new way to serve the community. Entrepreneurship

How a community is finding a new use for transit trolleys

Paul R. KopenkoskeyMonday, February 28, 2022
Feature Story Cecil McCarty began by holding workout sessions at a park before opening BFFS. (Paul ApPaul) Entrepreneurship

Pandemic inspires woman to open hip-hop fitness center

Shanika P. CarterWednesday, February 16, 2022
Feature Story Hudsonville resident and interior designer Liz Marie Galvan is building a reputation and a following for her Cozy White Cottage home decor ideas. Arts and Culture

This Hudsonville native’s ticket to fame: Getting Cozy

Kym ReinstadlerFriday, February 11, 2022
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