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Luke Ferris

Luke Ferris is a writer, podcaster, and digital marketing professional living in Holland. A graduate of Michigan State University’s School of Journalism, his background includes videography, social media marketing, and business and nonprofit communications. Follow his work on social media @lukehferris

 

Luke Ferris's Latest Articles

Jack Johnson, Volta co-founder and CTO (right) chats with attendees.
Founder pushes Volta Power Systems to leadership in lithium battery industry

Since 2014, Volta Power Systems has provided safe, powerful, and simple lithium-ion energy storage solutions for small to midsize businesses. The Holland company specializes in service industries, including RV, marine, utility, emergency, and military vehicles.   

John Shay
New county administrator makes calls on and off the field

When newly appointed county administrator John Shay isn't making decisions for Ottawa County, he's spending Saturday afternoons making rulings on a football field.

A recent study found there are 411,000 fewer available homes for sale for a household earning $75,000 to $100,000 compared to pre-pandemic.
New homebuyers prepare for a ‘hot’ housing market this summer

Housing trends in West Michigan reflect a nationwide trend. A recent study found there are 411,000 fewer available homes for sale for a household earning $75,000 to $100,000 compared to pre-pandemic.

Guitarist Blake Rhein playing with his band Durand Jones and The Indications
Holland-raised musician shares about touring, making President Obama’s list of favorite music

From taking lessons in Holland as a teen to making President Obama’s list of favorite music, Blake Rhein, guitarist for funk and soul band Durand Jones and The Indications, talks about his journey.

A Creative Dining Services employee in a community garden.
Why a Zeeland company is passionate about the triple bottom line

Creative Dining Services received the Triple Bottom Line Leadership Award from the West Michigan Sustainable Business Forum for its sustainability and social justice efforts in the foodservice industry.

After being put on hold by the COVID-19 pandemic, the Tulip City United Soccer Club is getting its start this year with tryouts next week.
Tulip City United Soccer Club kicks off Its inaugural season this summer

After two years of patiently waiting, Tulip City United Soccer Club is kicking off its inaugural season in June. There are open tryouts for the club from 1-4 p.m. on March 12 at the Holland High soccer field.

Entrepreneurs along the Lakeshore are betting on themselves beating the odds.
Why those starting Lakeshore small businesses are betting they’ll beat the odds

Despite dire statistics of failure, the desire to start a small business has only grown during the pandemic. In 2021, there were 5.4 million small business applications in the U.S., an increase of nearly 60% from 2019.

Kylen Blom
Screen printing, innovating, and community building: Q&A with Kylen Blom

Kylen Blom is no stranger to starting a new project. The serial entrepreneur has been building businesses since his days as a business student at Hope College.

Hugh Davis, CEO and co-founder of Revolin Sports, and Sophie Vanden Bosch, the co-founder and chief marketing officer of Revolin Sports.
Revolin Sports’ co-founders are making pickleball sustainable

U-M grad Hugh Davis went from pickleball repair guy to developing Revolin Sports’ sustainable paddles with plant-based fibers for the country’s fastest-growing sport.

Charles Elwood
Entrepreneur’s ArtPrize entry merges AI, ballet, and chalk art

Holland entrepreneur and artificial intelligence (AI) specialist Charles Elwood is merging technology and art with his 2021 ArtPrize entry, titled “The ABBy Project.”

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