New leader of GRCC Lakeshore Campus has strong ties to Ottawa County
The new executive director of Grand Rapids Community College’s Lakeshore Campus brings experience in technical education and strong ties to Ottawa County.
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Gentex to open tech hub in in downtown GR
The Zeeland company is opening a technology hub to help the company support, attract, and retain top engineering and software talent from throughout West Michigan.
Muskegon DDA expands successful facade grant program
After a successful first year of a downtown facade grant program, the Muskegon DDA has expanded the program to improve the exteriors of downtown businesses and commercial properties.
Livability Lab is about making positive changes in Muskegon County
Livability Lab is an innovative, community-driven initiative that invites residents, students, businesses and non-profit organizations throughout Muskegon County to get involved in making positive changes.
3 Muskegon waterfront housing projects receive $3M in state funding
The city of Muskegon has received three brownfield redevelopment grants and developer-backed loans to assist three transformative housing projects.
More than 80 veterans step up to build a Habitat house for veteran mom
Lakeshore Habitat is partnering with veterans and veteran-owned businesses to build a home for a Navy veteran mom and her daughter.
Lakeshore Advantage breaks ground on Innovation Hub
The Next Center will be a three-story, 20,000-square-foot, state-of-the-art facility in downtown Holland. Construction is expected to finish in November 2024.
‘Epic’ record-holder swims between Manitou Islands
A spur-of-the-moment idea led Jon Ornée to complete what is believed to be the first-ever swim from the North Manitou Island to the South Manitou Island on Sept. 10.
Students surprised with laptops as part of Comcast donation to LAUP
Comcast donates 70 laptop computers to LAUP Más Adelante and Adelante youth programs to bridge the digital divide.
How to take part in the International Festival of Holland
The International Festival of Holland offers three opportunities for community members to be part of the Sept. 30 event at the Holland Civic Center Place.
