Gentex donated multiple large digital displays to more prominently identify water and swimming conditions, messaging that corresponds with the Michigan Department of Natural Resources flag warning system.
Community Foundation of the Holland/Zeeland Area highlighted the generosity of retired teacher Frank Kraai, Women of Color Give and Zeeland Farm Services.
The free event provides an opportunity to travel back in time to better understand how this historical period determined the future of this country.
Gateway Missions’ Steve Rusticus and ODC Network’s Travis Williams are part of ArtPrize exhibit Leadership on Canvas 2022, a program created in 2014 by artist Cynthia Hagedorn.
Lakeshore Advantage is seeking business stabilization projects for funding under the American Rescue Plan Act. Applicants should submit letters of intent by Sept. 22.
The funds are being distributed to six organizations through the Community Foundation’s endowment.
Grand Rapids Community College is gaining new equipment to help students learn in-demand career skills through a partnership with Lakeshore Advantage and the Michigan Economic Development Corporation.
After dedicating 32 years to the growth of the Michigan West Coast Chamber of Commerce, Jane Clark looks back at her career highlights.
A collaboration between Mosaic Film Experience and Pathfinders of Muskegon provided 25 Muskegon County students with an introduction to the art and science of digital storytelling.
![Local historian Blaine Knoll (left) and Ottawa County Land Use Specialist Andrew Roszkowski install a new West Michigan Pike sign in Holland earlier this month. [Rich C. Lakeberg/Ottawa County]](https://df3unsyluksxw.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/21145510/pike.jpg)
Ottawa County teams up with local historian Blaine Knoll to commemorate the original West Michigan highway, with help from the Grand Haven Area Community Foundation.
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