Community Development

Feature Story President of Lakeshore Advantage Jennifer Owens.

Report: Adaptability fuels economic growth along Lakeshore


Feature Story Phil McPherson, director of program integrity at LifeCircles PACE, talks with a client.
Feature Story Katie Moore, activation manager for Downtown Grand Rapids Inc.

Programmers help communities nurture the power of public art


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Feature Story Renovations to the Allegan County Services Building allow customers to easily enter the building, accomplish their tasks, and get on with their day.
Feature Story Nate Hoffman (right) and Norm Kapla (center) welcome guests onto an elevator at the J.H. Campbell Complex Unit 3 power generating station at Port Sheldon Township. Two hundred and fifty people registered rare public tour of the facility.

Bidding farewell to iconic J.H. Campbell power plant


Feature Story Della Fetzer at TEDxMacatawa 2023.

TEDxMacatawa returns with ‘local voices sharing ideas that matter’


Feature Story Anyone can observe Joel Schoon-Tanis painting in the Groundworks space at the main library and ask questions about his process — 6-8 p.m. Oct. 1 and 10 a.m.-noon Oct. 9., 16, 22, Nov. 6, 7, 13, and 20.

Library announces Joel Schoon-Tanis as first Maker in Residence


Feature Story  The Vous Cafe, driven by owner Kaja Thornton, offers training and employment opportunities for staff with and without disabilities.

Vous Cafe brings Cajun flavor to Grand Haven's Momentum Center


Feature Story Jennifer Evans

Meet Jennifer Evans, Out on the Lakeshore’s new leader


Feature Story Disability Network West Michigan (DNWM) is celebrating its 25th anniversary with a block party.
Feature Story Paws With A Cause embarks on a new chapter with a $9.5 million renovation of its Wayland headquarters to expand custom-trained assistance dog services.

Paws With A Cause’s $9.5M facility renovation to expand services


Feature Story The Muskegon County Airport is slated for a major renovation and modernization of the passenger terminal this year.

Muskegon County Airport marks new era of air service


Feature Story Rachel Gorman, chief operating officer of the Muskegon Lakeshore Chamber of Commerce, will succeed Cindy Larsen as president.

Rachel Gorman steps up into new role with Muskegon Lakeshore Chamber


Feature Story A river view of the City of Allegan's downtown. (City of Allegan)

City of Allegan selected for CEDAM fellow


Feature Story Grand Haven Area Community Foundation (GHACF) cut the ribbon at its new location last month.
Feature Story Beatrice Salgado, a preschool teacher at the Early Learning Center in Grand Rapids, was honored in the childcare category in 2023.

Front-line employees across West Michigan to be recognized


Feature Story A $200,000 grant for the expansion of the Rosy Mound Natural Area is among six grants the Grand Haven Area Community Foundation recently awarded.

Foundation grants supports Rosy Mound expansion