Chobani expansion gains approval, bringing jobs and growth to Muskegon
State approval advances Chobani’s $567 million expansion, expected to create hundreds of jobs and boost dairy production in Muskegon County.
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Transportation: An overlooked barrier to mental health care
Collaboration ensures Allegan County residents get mental health care when they need it.
Coopersville lands $17M water upgrade to drive growth, add 150 jobs
Coopersville secured $17 million to modernize water infrastructure, support Fairlife expansion, create jobs, and strengthen West Michigan’s growing agribusiness economy.
LAUP expands bilingual mental health access for Latino families
New initiative offers free culturally responsive counseling, health worker support, and barrier-free care for Spanish-speaking residents in Holland and Zeeland.
Lakeshore Advantage adds board members, outlines regional growth strategies
Economic development group highlights expansion projects, startup support, and workforce initiatives while appointing four leaders to guide regional growth.
Historic Zeeland Record building earns national recognition as Midwest Construction headquarters
Midwest Construction Group restores historic Zeeland Record building, securing national designation while demonstrating how preservation strengthens communities and modern business use.
GVSU’s Johnson Center report forecasts 11 trends shaping philanthropy in 2026
The annual Johnson Center report explores key trends influencing nonprofits as leaders navigate uncertainty, technology, trust, and evolving community and donor expectations.
Plainwell Volunteer Christmas Project rallies community to support local families
Megan Stefl shares her Shore Story about the giving spirit in her Allegan County hometown of Plainwell and urges community support for the growing needs of local families this holiday season.
New platform to share ‘Common Ground’ from community ideas and solutions
Issue Media Group, a multilocal network of solutions-based, issues-focused digital publications, has launched a new national platform for increasing the reach and impact of its journalism.
Early care and education: A boon for children, families and the economy
Expanding access to affordable, high-quality early care and education could support working parents, strengthen the state’s labor market, and promote gender equity.
