READ Ottawa has new, familiar executive director
READ Ottawa is welcoming Ally Velderman back to West Michigan as its new executive director.
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40 years of sweet treats on the Grand Haven Boardwalk
Some say the Grand Haven Boardwalk and Sweet Temptations Ice Cream go together like peanut butter and jelly — or maybe chocolate and vanilla swirl. The pair is celebrating their joint 40th anniversary this year.
How ‘Fresh Fridges’ are expanding access to nutritious foods
Lakeshore Food Rescue's "Fresh Fridges" program expands cold storage for nonprofits, ensuring access to fresh, healthy food for Ottawa County families while reducing food waste.
Lakeshore Advantage launches survey in effort to keep young talent in the region
By targeting this key demographic, the Lakeshore Emerging Worker Survey seeks to understand both the attractions and obstacles of life in the region.
Commongrounds uses co-op model to serve missing needs of the community
Traverse City's Commongrounds is a mixed-use building, offering affordable housing, co-working space, a coffee shop, child education center, and performance venue. It's the first real estate cooperative in northern Michigan.
Allegan Community Health Survey eyes residents’ future well-being
A report on the 2023 Allegan County Community Health Survey outlines residents’ health and personal needs, findings that will ultimately prioritize community resources.
Gentex celebrates milestones by connecting with community
Gentex is celebrating a pair of milestones this summer with community events that include street performers, a block party, and fireworks.
From campus to community — Gentex facilities director serves
Gentex, itself, has deep community roots, and it encourages the same in its employees. Facilities Director Scott Heerema feels those community connections in his roles in public safety.
Beloved Public restaurant comes home to Zeeland
Beloved restaurant Public, which closed its doors three years ago, is back in its old home on Zeeland's Main Avenue. Some things change, some things stay the same.
Loutit opens Brooks Media Center with vinyl albums, listening stations, more
Loutit District Library's Brooks Media Center includes hundreds of vinyl record albums, spanning the decades and genres as well as CDs, public computers, and a quiet study space.
40 years of sweet treats on the Grand Haven Boardwalk
Some say the Grand Haven Boardwalk and Sweet Temptations Ice Cream go together like peanut butter and jelly — or maybe chocolate and vanilla swirl. The pair is celebrating their joint 40th anniversary this year.
How ‘Fresh Fridges’ are expanding access to nutritious foods
Lakeshore Food Rescue's "Fresh Fridges" program expands cold storage for nonprofits, ensuring access to fresh, healthy food for Ottawa County families while reducing food waste.
Lakeshore Advantage launches survey in effort to keep young talent in the region
By targeting this key demographic, the Lakeshore Emerging Worker Survey seeks to understand both the attractions and obstacles of life in the region.
Commongrounds uses co-op model to serve missing needs of the community
Traverse City's Commongrounds is a mixed-use building, offering affordable housing, co-working space, a coffee shop, child education center, and performance venue. It's the first real estate cooperative in northern Michigan.
Allegan Community Health Survey eyes residents’ future well-being
A report on the 2023 Allegan County Community Health Survey outlines residents’ health and personal needs, findings that will ultimately prioritize community resources.
Gentex celebrates milestones by connecting with community
Gentex is celebrating a pair of milestones this summer with community events that include street performers, a block party, and fireworks.
From campus to community — Gentex facilities director serves
Gentex, itself, has deep community roots, and it encourages the same in its employees. Facilities Director Scott Heerema feels those community connections in his roles in public safety.
Beloved Public restaurant comes home to Zeeland
Beloved restaurant Public, which closed its doors three years ago, is back in its old home on Zeeland's Main Avenue. Some things change, some things stay the same.
Loutit opens Brooks Media Center with vinyl albums, listening stations, more
Loutit District Library's Brooks Media Center includes hundreds of vinyl record albums, spanning the decades and genres as well as CDs, public computers, and a quiet study space.
