Support for community events is part of Gentex recruitment strategy
Last year, the Zeeland-based manufacturer sponsored 64 events. It expects to do even more this year, including the recent downtown Holland Street Performer Series and block party.
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Shoreline Jazz Festival returns after 2-year COVID hiatus
West Michigan Symphony will back Alexander Zonjic in its first appearance at Shoreline Jazz Festival. “Zonjic Meets Motown” also features Detroit soul vocal group Serieux.
New training supports children with developmental disabilities
A new statewide program, Paving the Way to Self Determination, has been developed to raise the expectations families have for their children with developmental disabilities.
Metal Flow plans $7.2M expansion in Holland Township
Metal Flow’s $7.2 million expansion will add 60,000 square feet of space in a new facility and create 10 new jobs.
Judge honors her migrant community at HSO concert
Ottawa County Judge Juanita Bocanegra, who grew up working in the fields, honored her migrant farm worker community during a Holland Symphony Orchestra concert that featured an acclaimed mariachi band.
City interns paint Holland mayor’s face in viral TikTok video
Behind the success of the viral TikTok video featuring Holland Mayor Nathan Bocks are Holland city interns Mariah Vongphachanh and Jadah Burciaga, who were tasked with growing the city’s year-old account on the widely popular social media platform.
Grand Haven’s annual sand sculpture returns after hiatus
Rainy weather couldn’t stop Grand Haven’s 39th Annual Sand Sculpture Contest, a summertime favorite.
Volta Rally brings fans of clean energy RV, #vanlife travel together
Volta Power Systems has created a green power solution that lets RV and van campers go off the grid so they can stay anywhere.
Free concert featuring HSO and mariachi band returns to Kollen Park
The Holland Symphony Orchestra will perform “Mariachi, Movies, and More” with Mariachi Garibaldi de Jaime Cuéllar and Ballet Folklorico Sol Azteca on Saturday, Aug. 13, at 7 p.m. The concert is free.
6 perfect matches: Finding the right job for workers with disabilities lets them thrive
People with disabilities are twice as likely to be unemployed compared to those without a disability. Beyond26 is one of several organizations trying to change that. Their clients share their success stories.
