Economic Development

Feature Story Sandra March has a new home that will bring financial independence and the ability to enjoy a few simple luxuries.
Feature Story The Community Foundation of the Holland/Zeeland Area has awarded City on a HIll Ministries a two-year $55,000 grant to help deliver comprehensive mental health care for individuals from low-income households.

Community foundation grants support mental health services


Feature Story Sarah Leach

Veteran journalist leads nonprofit news network in Ottawa County


Feature Story The Henderson family pose with gifts before they are wrapped for the Community Action of Allegan Holiday Giving program.
Feature Story Phyllis Neal found a way to give back in retirement through the AARP and Disability Network West Michigan.

AARP program helps seniors find purpose and make a difference


Feature Story Muralist Chris Garcia paints Waves of Innovation on Lakeshore Advantage's newly built Next Center in downtown Holland.
Feature Story Zeeland Citizen's Academy participants learned about how numerous city departments operate and received hands-on experiences.

Zeeland launches second annual Citizen's Academy


Feature Story Timothy Murphy's Audio Radar enhances gaming experiences for deaf and hard-of-hearing players.

Gaming entrepreneur rediscovered his creative skills at KCAD


Feature Story small-award

Latina leader turns community building into business success


Feature Story Beyond Basics partners with Muskegon schools, providing one-on-one tutoring to close literacy gaps through a state-funded pilot program.
Feature Story  MMA Executive Director Kirk Hallman.

The Muskegon Museum of Art unveils $15.4M expansion


Feature Story Skot Welch, co-founder of the New Community Transformation Fund (NCTF).
Feature Story CW Marsh owner Dan Wehrwein (right)  stands with a company employee to showcase a prototype seal designed for the Hoover Dam project.

Muskegon manufacturer carries forward a 125-year legacy


Feature Story ​Gentex partners with Ringbrothers to showcase "Infected," a custom 1970 Plymouth ‘Cuda, at the Michigan International Auto Show.
Feature Story (From left) Keith Rothstein, Menaka Abel, and Wooyoung Jung
Feature Story Charles Elwood (right) and Undersecretary Marisa Lago at the Presidential Palace at Indonesia’s new capital city, Nusantara.

Holland AI entrepreneur joins U.S. trade mission to Asia


Feature Story The Great Asian Noodle Cookoff will showcase diverse Asian cuisines and cultural performances, and support local and international Rotary initiatives.
Feature Story Kendall VanWagner hugs a student.

Finding Their Calling: Hillside educators share their journey