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Feature Story Kelli Cavasin, vice president of people and culture for New Holland Brewing Entrepreneurship

How leadership training helps employers with staffing shortages

Paul R. KopenkoskeyMonday, September 25, 2023
Feature Story Natalie Fris Arts and Culture

GRCC student’s ArtPrize entry tells story of kidney disease, love, and hope

Shandra MartinezMonday, September 25, 2023
Feature Story Kayak pass under the Old Iron Bridge in downtown Allegan. (City of Allegan) Economic Development

Redevelopment Ready: Harrison and Allegan

Sarah SpohnThursday, September 21, 2023
Feature Story Pictured is a lovingly preserved American Foursquare home with kitchen, living room, dining room, and possibly a parlor or den downstairs, and four bedrooms upstairs. The porch connects the home to the neighborhood. Arts and Culture

Housing America — Classic American Foursquare architecture in Holland

Dale WyngardenWednesday, September 20, 2023
Feature Story The Muskegon DDA is offering grants to fund improvements to downtown Muskegon buildings. (City of Muskegon) Community Development

Muskegon DDA expands successful facade grant program

Shandra MartinezMonday, September 18, 2023
Feature Story Discover Manufacturing Week gives students a chance to see up close how manufacturing is advancing in the region. (West Michigan Works!) Kids and Education

Manufacturers to welcome more than 10,000 next-gen innovators

Shandra MartinezMonday, September 18, 2023
Feature Story Lakeshore Advantage leaders present the findings of West Michigan’s Lakeshore Region 2023 Industry Trends Report. Economic Development

Report: More employers turning to automation to overcome labor shortages

Shandra MartinezMonday, September 18, 2023
Feature Story The new technology hub is on the second floor of 25 Ottawa, in the heart of downtown Grand Rapids. (Gentex) Economic Development

Gentex to open tech hub in in downtown GR

Shandra MartinezMonday, September 18, 2023
Feature Story Harbor 31 is a waterfront redevelopment of a former engine plant property. (City of Muskegon) Economic Development

3 Muskegon waterfront housing projects receive $3M in state funding

Shandra MartinezTuesday, September 12, 2023
Feature Story Left to right: Sen. Roger Victory, Holland Township Manager Steve Bulthuis, Holland Mayor Nathan Bocks, Lakeshore Advantage President Jennifer Owens, Brian Burch, LDFA Board Chair, Rep. Greg VanWoerkom and U.S. Rep. Bill Huizenga. (Carl, Inc.) Entrepreneurship

Lakeshore Advantage breaks ground on Innovation Hub

Shandra MartinezMonday, September 11, 2023
Feature Story Prettyrock Big Bear, of the Pokagon Band of Potawatomi from Dowagiac, performs a jingle dress exhibition dance for spectators attending the International Festival of Holland at the Holland Civic Center. (J.R. Valderas) Arts and Culture

How to take part in the International Festival of Holland

Shandra MartinezMonday, September 11, 2023
Feature Story Andrea Martinez with her daughter. (Lakeshore Habitat) Community Development

More than 80 veterans step up to build a Habitat house for veteran mom

Shandra MartinezMonday, September 11, 2023
Feature Story Jon Ornée starting his swim off the North Manitou Island on Sept. 10. (Jon Ornée) Healthy Communities

'Epic' record-holder swims between Manitou Islands

Shandra MartinezMonday, September 11, 2023
Feature Story The Van Raalte Farm Civil War Muster has grown significantly in its 14 years on the historic farm. More than 150 reenactors will join the fight this year. Arts and Culture

Van Raalte muster brings spectacle, theater, and living history to Holland

Andrea GoodellMonday, September 11, 2023
Feature Story LAUP-small Kids and Education

Students surprised with laptops as part of Comcast donation to LAUP

Shandra MartinezMonday, September 11, 2023
Feature Story Photo by Doug Coombe Arts and Culture

Statewide collaboration allows redesign to reflects city’s ‘innovative by nature’ tagline

Sarah SpohnWednesday, August 30, 2023
Feature Story TEDxMacatawa speakers for 2023 Technology and Innovation

TEDxMacatawa returns to the Lakeshore

Andrea GoodellTuesday, August 29, 2023
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