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Feature Story Public Thread "upcycles" scrap fabric to create new products. Industrial sewing skills are in demand for a variety of West Michigan industries. Kids and Education

GRCC launches industrial sewing certificate program

Shandra MartinezMonday, October 18, 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 Seaway Tours, which offers rentals of scooters and Segways to those who want to glide through Downtown Muskegon, is just one of entrepreneur Corey Blackman’s business ventures. Economic Development

Entrepreneur Corey Blackman is building a more inclusive presence in Downtown Muskegon

Shanika P. CarterMonday, August 23, 2021
Feature Story Grand Rapids Community College opens $12 million Lakeshore Campus. Kids and Education

From department store to college, GRCC's new Lakeshore Campus opens

Shandra MartinezMonday, August 23, 2021
Feature Story Team members of Gentex's new Spanish-speaking assembly lines. Economic Development

Gentex is offering stock options among other perks to attract workers

Shandra MartinezFriday, August 13, 2021
Feature Story Ebony Roach Kids and Education

Promise Scholar headed to U-M shares her lifelong love of learning

Ebony RoachMonday, July 26, 2021
Feature Story GRCC students in their Metallica Scholars shirts Kids and Education

GRCC receives third Metallica foundation grant to provide skilled trades training

Shandra MartinezMonday, July 26, 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 Classes remain available during Grand Rapids Community College’s second seven-week summer semester, which starts June 29. Kids and Education

Classes still available for GRCC’s second summer semester

Shandra MartinezMonday, June 21, 2021
Feature Story GRCC students in a Mechatronics class. Kids and Education

Michigan Reconnect helps more than 1,100 students attend GRCC tuition-free

Shandra MartinezMonday, June 21, 2021
Feature Story Mission Design & Automation in Holland adding more than 100 jobs to support a $5 million expansion.  Economic Development

Holland automation manufacturer’s expansion ‘bringing work to West Michigan’

Shandra MartinezMonday, June 7, 2021
Feature Story Dave Koster is the general manager of the Holland BPW. Technology and Innovation

Lakeshore municipalities planning ways to make broadband accessible, affordable to all

Paul R. KopenkoskeyTuesday, May 11, 2021
Feature Story On the Border Catering Captain Carolyn McNeil was one of eight West Michigan employees honored with the 2020 West Michigan Works! Beverly A. Drake Essential Service Award. Economic Development

Frontline workers recognized for going above and beyond in 2020

Andrea GoodellMonday, May 10, 2021
Feature Story Holland entrepreneur Charles Elwood has used his ingenuity and skills to organize the making of Personal Protective Equipment on machines such as 3D printers. Entrepreneurship

Local entrepreneur uses his ‘why’ to find what he needs to do next

Luke FerrisSaturday, April 24, 2021
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