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Feature Story Plans are in full swing to have the former JCPenney store in The Shops at Westshore mall in Holland Township renovated in time for fall 2021 classes. Kids and Education

GRCC eyes fall opening for Lakeshore campus

Paul R. KopenkoskeyMonday, February 15, 2021
Feature Story Scott Patchin is an author and leadership coach. Community Development

Lakeshore leaders profiled in new book about honesty and truth

Luke FerrisMonday, February 8, 2021
Feature Story A GRCC student works in a manufacturing pneumatics class. Economic Development

$9.8M federal grant to fund skills training for workers

Shandra MartinezMonday, February 8, 2021
Feature Story Lakeshore Advantage's Business Solutions Manager Greg King presents the 2020 Business Intelligence report. Economic Development

West Michigan Lakeshore employer outlook positive despite 2020 challenges

Shandra MartinezMonday, February 1, 2021
Feature Story Koops Automation System in Holland is using the state's Going Pro grants to train employees. Economic Development

West Michigan companies receive $12M to train the workforce

Shandra MartinezTuesday, January 26, 2021
Feature Story Jennifer Joseph, a nurse aide at Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital in Grand Rapids, received the Essential Service Award in 2017. Economic Development

Know a frontliner worker who deserves recognition?

Shandra MartinezSunday, January 17, 2021
Feature Story Hudsonville Ice Cream's $51 million, 150,000-square-foot expansion will add 45 new jobs. Economic Development

Sweet success: Hudsonville Ice Cream expands — again

andrea goodellMonday, December 21, 2020
Feature Story Perrigo’s new North American corporate headquarters in Grand Rapids and an expanded distribution center in Holland will increase the regional footprint of the generic pharmaceutical manufacturer, already one of Allegan’s largest employers. Economic Development

Perrigo expands commitment in West Michigan with new construction, jobs

PAUL R. KOPENKOSKEYThursday, December 17, 2020
Feature Story The Futures for Frontliners scholarship is intended to help essential workers pay their community college tuition. Kids and Education

State scholarship pays tuition for frontline workers

PAUL R. KOPENKOSKEYMonday, December 14, 2020
Feature Story Joe Matthews is the Vice President of Purchasing and Diversity Officer for Zeeland-based Gentex Corp. Diversity

Love of language translates into action

PAUL R. KOPENKOSKEYTuesday, November 17, 2020
Feature Story Six 2020 Discover Manufacturing Week scholarships, valued at $500 each, are available to high school seniors pursuing a manufacturing-related career in Michigan. Economic Development

Career awareness event to highlight creativity, innovation in manufacturing

Shandra MartinezTuesday, November 3, 2020
Feature Story Herman Miller employees take part in the Grand Rapids Climate Strike in 2019. Community Development

Herman Miller’s ‘Day of Purpose’ provides paid time off on Election Day

Bruce BuursmaFriday, October 30, 2020
Feature Story There are steps employers can take to ensure privacy and cybersecurity, even as employees work remotely. Entrepreneurship

What employers with remote workforce can do to maintain privacy, cybersecurity

Peter D. RhoadesTuesday, October 27, 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

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

Peter D. RhoadesThursday, October 15, 2020
Feature Story Rebekah Bakker was named the 2020 Young Professional of the Year by the Holland/Zeeland Young Professionals. Community Development

Young Professional of the Year praises group for opportunities

Shandra MartinezTuesday, September 15, 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

Shandra MartinezTuesday, August 11, 2020
Feature Story Rodger Price is the founder of Leading by Design. Community Development

One man’s vision: making West Michigan known for great leadership

Shandra MartinezWednesday, July 29, 2020
Feature Story Hope College professor Jordan VanHemert performs.

How bebop influenced the civil rights movement

Jordan VanHemertSunday, July 19, 2020
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