Economic Development

Mark Witte

CCBHCs extend mental health care to more Michiganders despite challenges

Michigan was added to the country's list of certified community behavioral health clinic (CCBHC) demonstration states back in the summer of 2020, with 29 counties throughout the lower peninsula operating CCBHCs through their community mental health agencies.

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A report on the 2023 Allegan County Community Health Survey outlines residents’ health and personal needs.
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.

The Holland Symphony Orchestra's Music Moves Us kicks off with a sound bath and yoga at Kollen Park on Tuesday morning, Aug. 6.
August things to do: Festivals, shopping, Music Moves Us, history, movies, Wings Over Muskegon

Why stay home when you could catch the final street performers, check out dinosaur bones, see a play, discuss a book, try abstract painting, shop, and learn the polka?

Holland Museum interns Back Row (L-R): Tori Lynch, Joseph Le, Daniel Dykstra, Bobby Dotson; Front Row (L-R): Cecelia Hooper, Grace Torrence, Maiya Mashack, Brianna Conway, Lilli Bruxvoort
LEDA legacy lives on in museum exhibit curated by interns

The Lakeshore Ethnic Diversity Alliance closed its doors earlier this year, but the Holland Museum wanted to make sure LEDA's legacy lived on. A summer of work will culminate in a celebration and an exhibit opening next month.

The herd includes Freya and Maya.
The healing power of horses

Horses partner with people at the Red Horse Center in Fennville to provide transformative ways to heal and grow using a trauma-informed approach.  

Ariane Donnelly, Anne Davis, and Tanya Andrews at the Prescription for Health booth at the Pittsfield Township Farmers Market. Prescription for Health is Washtenaw County's produce prescription program.
Prescriptions for fresh produce grow in Michigan through collaboration and new funding

Efforts are underway to better coordinate efforts between produce prescription programs and to create more standardized funding mechanisms for them.

Gentex is celebrating 50 years of business and 20 years of downtown Holland's street performer series with games, prizes, and more.
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.

Liz Hilton, founder of Allegan-based KNITit.
How garment innovator KNITit grew from concept to success

“The path to success is not a straight line,” says Liz Hilton, who shares how her Allegan business grew from zero to seven figures.  

Sarah Yore-VanOosterhout, one of the attorneys who callers would speak with when they call. She is also LIA’s founder, managing attorney, and advocacy director.
New programs enhance legal services for asylum seekers and immigrants in West Michigan

Lighthouse Immigrant Advocates launches two communication programs to reduce wait times and enhance legal services for asylum seekers and immigrants in West Michigan.

Holland Ambassador Academy is a 10-week course for city residents to gain insight into the operations of various city departments.
City launches first Holland Ambassador Academy

Holland Ambassador Academy is a 10-week course for city residents to gain insight into the operations of various city departments.

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