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Development News Bare All Clothing Economic Development

GRABB grants help area Black businesses navigate COVID-19

Estelle SlootmakerMonday, April 5, 2021
Feature Story Jessa Challa is a software engineer and principal community liaison at the Grand Rapids software firm Mallowfields. Diversity

IT industry issues call for those with Tech Talent to create gender-diverse workforce

Shandra MartinezTuesday, March 23, 2021
Feature Story Colby Tucker, 14, from Hopkins in Allegan County, is in his third year of collecting and cooking sap. Entrepreneurship

Turning sap to syrup makes spring the sweetest season of all

Bev BerensSunday, March 21, 2021
Feature Story A trove of on-demand e-learning and Zoom classes —183 in all — paved the way for Ottawa County emploees to stretch their work knowledge. Pictured from left: HR Director Marcie VerBeek and employees Sarah Allen and Kara Bostrom Young. Technology and Innovation

E-learning, Zoom pave way for Ottawa County employees to expand skills

Paul R. KopenkoskeyWednesday, March 17, 2021
Feature Story Grand Rapids Community College’s Bill Pink and Muskegon Community College’s Dale Nesbary have joined the Lakeshore Advantage board. Kids and Education

Lakeshore Advantage board adds college presidents as part of focus on education

Shandra MartinezTuesday, March 16, 2021
Feature Story Bowerman Blueberries is expanding its original farmers market and bringing a restaurant to downtown Holland later this year. Economic Development

Bowerman bringing blueberries to downtown Holland

Andrea GoodellSaturday, March 13, 2021
Feature Story While at Grand Valley, Jordan Vanderham developed a mask that makes it easier to breathe while working or playing in below-freezing air. Entrepreneurship

Entrepreneurial GVSU grad finds success with cold-weather masks

Luke FerrisFriday, March 12, 2021
Feature Story A difficult recovery propelled Jon Ornee toward pursuit of a meaningful life. Entrepreneurship

Jon Ornée pursues his curiosity through record-setting adventures

Jeremy GonsiorSunday, March 7, 2021
Feature Story There’s an opportunity for more women to find jobs or longtime careers in the industry locally. Economic Development

Opportunities abound for women interested in construction industry jobs, careers

By Shandra MartinezSunday, March 7, 2021
Feature Story Author Luke Ferris works from home. Economic Development

What will working from home — or work — look like beyond the pandemic?

Luke FerrisSaturday, March 6, 2021
Feature Story Holland’s Cubi Market prioritizes local businesses by offering a way to safely shop locally online. Entrepreneurship

Startup puts personalized products within shoppers’ grasp

Jeremy GonsiorTuesday, February 23, 2021
Feature Story This prepandemic photo shows yoga instructor Julia Fisher leading a yoga class. She’s helping people find connection through yoga at several lakeshore studios. Healthy Communities

Yoga practitioner helps create community along the Lakeshore

Kristie BurnsTuesday, February 23, 2021
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 Tom Cizauskas (Gerald R Ford Airport), Jeffrey and Sana Perry (Perry's Quality Exteriors LLC), Kevin Holman (One Legacy Heating and Cooling) Economic Development

Taking action to address challenges of underrepresented construction industry businesses

Leandra NisbetMonday, February 15, 2021
Longform Juan (cacao and coffee farmer), Chad Morton and Efren Madriaga Entrepreneurship

Published Together: The heart opening journey of a superfood in our backyard

Chad Morton, Co-Founder of Roast UmberThursday, February 11, 2021
Feature Story Scott Patchin 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
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