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Feature Story Zeeland's Strength and Main ad campaign asks customers to pull together for downtown businesses Economic Development

Downtown Zeeland looks for hope at the corner of Strength and Main

andrea goodellTuesday, February 2, 2021
Feature Story Lakeshore Advantage's Business Solutions Manager Greg King presents the 2020 Business Intelligence report. Economic Development

West Michigan Lakeshore employer outlook positive despite 2020 challenges

Shandra MartinezMonday, February 1, 2021
Feature Story Magnus Capital Partners' development in Holland Township on Felch Street will also see a mix of studio, one-, two-, and three-bedroom apartments on an 8-acre site. Entrepreneurship

Developer builds with ‘missing middle’ workforce in mind

PAUL R. KOPENKOSKEYSaturday, January 30, 2021
Feature Story Koops Automation System in Holland is using the state's Going Pro grants to train employees. Economic Development

West Michigan companies receive $12M to train the workforce

Shandra MartinezTuesday, January 26, 2021
Development News Tim Mroz Healthy Communities

Over $5 million to be awarded to West Michigan area businesses

Allison ArnoldTuesday, January 19, 2021
Feature Story Customer and employee safety remains a priority for businesses in downtown Holland and Grand Haven. Economic Development

Michigan offers 3 grants for businesses, employees, venues hurt by pandemic

Shandra MartinezTuesday, January 19, 2021
Feature Story Jennifer Joseph, a nurse aide at Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital in Grand Rapids, received the Essential Service Award in 2017. Economic Development

Know a frontliner worker who deserves recognition?

Shandra MartinezSunday, January 17, 2021
Feature Story Holland BPW’s Pete Hoffswell was honored as Innovator of the Yearfor the “smart brick” he invented, which collects temperature data throughout the city’s snowmelt system. Technology and Innovation

GVSU Innovator of the Year enjoys ‘cool, fun projects’

Luke FerrisFriday, January 15, 2021
Feature Story Tanya Schafer and Patrick Westover, Tantrick Brewing Co. co-owners, are expanding their micro-brewery into downtown Allegan. Entrepreneurship

Tantrick Brewing Co. announces downtown Allegan facility

andrea goodellMonday, January 4, 2021
Feature Story Ed Garner is the Regional Director of the West Michigan Region of Michigan Small Business Development Center (SBDC). Entrepreneurship

SBDC West Michigan Region has tools to help businesses survive pandemic

Shandra MartinezSunday, December 27, 2020
Feature Story Tate Shumaker has an Etsy side hustle making habitats for pets. Their store, Tatescosycreatures, features adorable hideaways shaped like fruits and vegetables for pet hamsters, guinea pigs, and rats. Entrepreneurship

Time is right for creative people to open Etsy shops

Liz HoffswellTuesday, December 22, 2020
Feature Story Hudsonville Ice Cream's $51 million, 150,000-square-foot expansion will add 45 new jobs. Economic Development

Sweet success: Hudsonville Ice Cream expands — again

andrea goodellMonday, December 21, 2020
Feature Story Perrigo’s new North American corporate headquarters in Grand Rapids and an expanded distribution center in Holland will increase the regional footprint of the generic pharmaceutical manufacturer, already one of Allegan’s largest employers. Economic Development

Perrigo expands commitment in West Michigan with new construction, jobs

PAUL R. KOPENKOSKEYThursday, December 17, 2020
Development News Eric Dzierwa Economic Development

GVSU student mentors prime small businesses for success

Estelle SlootmakerTuesday, December 15, 2020
Feature Story The Futures for Frontliners scholarship is intended to help essential workers pay their community college tuition. Kids and Education

State scholarship pays tuition for frontline workers

PAUL R. KOPENKOSKEYMonday, December 14, 2020
Feature Story Zeeland Board of Public Works is giving Holiday Power Dollars to customers who decorate the exterior of their home or yard for the holidays. Economic Development

Zeeland Board of Public Works’ Holiday Power Dollars program goes digital

Shandra MartinezTuesday, December 1, 2020
Feature Story lakeshore-gift-guide Economic Development

Holiday gift guide: Online ordering and in-store shopping along the Lakeshore

Sally LaukitisWednesday, November 25, 2020
Feature Story Koops Automation Systems team members work together to assemble an automated system. Entrepreneurship

Employee-owned Holland company on a growth streak

Shandra MartinezTuesday, November 17, 2020
Feature Story Joe Matthews is the Vice President of Purchasing and Diversity Officer for Zeeland-based Gentex Corp. Diversity

Love of language translates into action

PAUL R. KOPENKOSKEYTuesday, November 17, 2020
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