Robot cuts ribbon on Hyperion Automation’s new facility
Hyperion Automation showed off a recent project by having a robot cut the ribbon for the Holland-based system integration provider.
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Temple Grandin makes memorable visit to Benjamin’s Hope
Temple Grandin, whose work inspired the founder of Benjamin’s Hope, visits the Holland farmstead community for adults with autism. She’ll return for a 2023 event.
Gather 2 Grow expands to Muskegon and Allegan libraries
West Michigan's new Gather 2 Grow program is providing lunches for youths. This year, the program has expanded to serve Allegan and Muskegon counties.
Food Club brings affordable internet to low-income families
Community Action House Food Club is helping low-income families take advantage of a federal program that pays for broadband service and internet connected devices.
Collaborative approach to addressing affordable housing shortage garners national spotlight
HUD award recognizes the collaboration of public, private, and philanthropic partners that came together to create Housing Next to focus on addressing the region’s housing problem.
Accessibility to waterways becoming a priority in state and local parks
Recent projects in Spring Lake and Grand Rapids are examples of how accessibility to waterways is becoming a priority in state and local parks. Increasing accessibility is a priority for the state, which is providing grants for these projects.
Adults can enjoy summer at the library too
From painting to sketching to candle making, Herrick District Library wants adults to enjoy summer at the library as much as the kids do.
7 ways Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services pivoted during the pandemic
Responding to clients who were frustrated about missing out on critical COVID-19 information, staff at Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services in Grand Rapids made changes to better serve them.
JR Automation’s $9.9M expansion expected to create 140 new jobs
The automation solutions provider will be creating one of the top machining and fabrication facilities in West Michigan.
Fourth-graders partner with U.S. Coast Guard to solve problems
Peach Plains Elementary School students collaborated with the Coast Guard to answer an important question: How can we share the work of our local U.S. Coast Guard station with our community?
