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Windmill Island extends season, hosts Touch a Truck at Fall Fest

Holland’s Windmill Island Gardens stays open longer with Fall Fest attractions, including tulip planting, artisan markets, live pumpkin carving, and Touch a Truck.

Duneside
Nature-based early childhood program is among recipients of Community Impact grants

A $250,000 grant supports a nature-based preschool center that will include classrooms, trails, and programs for low-income children and children with disabilities.

Lakeshore Advanrage
JR Automation to build $72.8M global headquarters in Zeeland 

JR Automation’s Zeeland facility will create 150 jobs, merging three sites, showcasing advanced automation technology, and strengthening Michigan’s manufacturing sector.

International Festival of Holland
International Festival of Holland celebrates global cultures with music and food

Holland’s free festival on Sept. 27 showcases worldwide music, food, art, and family storytelling, fostering cultural connections and community understanding.

Lakeshore Advantage expands SURGE programs to accelerate startups

Lakeshore Advantage’s new SURGE accelerators offer mentorship, capital pathways, and customer-focused strategies, helping Allegan and Ottawa County founders grow and scale.

Chamber caps transformative year with new brand identity

The West Coast Chamber of Commerce celebrates a landmark year with awards, growth, a new building, and a bold rebrand for the future.

Pictured from left to right: Saugatuck Township Treasurer Jon Helmrich, Saugatuck Township Trustee Brenda Marcy, Saugatuck Township Manager Daniel DeFranco, and Maryjo Lemanski, founder of the Saugatuck Douglas Fennville Arts Initiative.
Saugatuck Township’s first public art seen as ‘start of something bigger’

A bold new sculpture in Saugatuck Township blends safety, art, and vision, marking the community’s commitment to beauty and innovation.

Coming this fall: Girlfriends Getaway Weekend debuts Nov. 14–16 in downtown Muskegon!
Girlfriends Getaway brings fun, shopping, and support to Muskegon

New weekend event features local makers, activities, and supports Every Woman’s Place through community partnerships, shopping, and cultural experiences.

Bret Docter, Kevin Costello, and John Burmeister
Lakeshore Advantage adds investors to drive regional economic growth

Three new board members join Lakeshore Advantage to help guide West Michigan’s economic future through investment-driven collaboration and strategy.

These five finalists for the Lakeshore Innovator of the Year award will be honored at the Muskegon Innovation Hub on July 31.
Finalists compete for Lakeshore Innovator of the Year

West Michigan entrepreneurs will be honored in Muskegon on July 31 during a contest celebrating innovative ideas that impact communities.  

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