The Phyllis Fratzke Early Childhood Learning Laboratory allows future teachers to interact with highly qualified mentors while observing and participating in the delivery of effective curriculum for young children.
The Board of Commissioners established the groundwater board to help guide Ottawa County’s efforts to effectively manage its groundwater resources, upon which thousands of county residents depend.
The Ottawa County Commission recently adopted the Focus on Agriculture plan. The four-part framework targets challenges faced by local growers and processors, including succession planning, comprehensive land use vision, economic viability, and agricultural easements.
Job seekers and IT professionals are invited to attend IT’s Happening West Michigan. The free virtual networking event on March 25 also offers an opportunity for women to meet with local employers and, perhaps, help close the gender gap in the industry.
The Grand Rapids Community College board has voted unanimously to freeze tuition and all universal fees for the 2021-22 academic year. Officials say the freeze reflects GRCC’s focus on keeping a college education affordable and accessible.
The Gun Lake Tribe’s recent $225,000 distribution to Allegan County is making it easier for vulnerable groups to access the COVID-19 vaccine. After the pandemic, the unit will be used for outreach programs, flu vaccinations, and other public health services.
The Holland Board of Public Works is retiring debt early for the Holland Energy Park that opened in 2017, eliminating millions of dollars in interest. The utility is passing along those savings, increasing its annual contribution to the city and proposing a 10% rate decrease for customers.
Grand Rapids Community College is focusing on safety as it plans to offer more on-campus classes this fall, though online and hybrid formats will continue to be offered. The college also plans to maintain through the fall its programs that offer loaner laptops, Wi-Fi hotspots, and other equipment.
The Grand Haven Area Community Foundation recently approved a five-year investment in IFF. Income from GHACF’s stake in the community development financial institution will be used to provide loans to nonprofits in Northwest Ottawa County target communities.
Two college presidents — Grand Rapids Community College’s Bill Pink and Muskegon Community College’s Dale Nesbary — have joined the Lakeshore Advantage board. Their appointment demonstrates the organization’s recognition of how important access to affordable higher education is to the region’s economic growth.
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