Trans-Matic CEO receives Visionary Award for leadership
Trans-Matic CEO P.J. Thompson is recognized for decades of business leadership, community investment and collaborative impact across the Lakeshore region.
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LAUP celebrates first permanent home for Holland’s Latino community
After six decades in Holland, LAUP owns its first building, creating a space for cultural events, training, and small businesses.
Lakeshore Expo gathers Muskegon-area entrepreneurs to learn, grow
The first Lakeshore Business Growth Expo on Nov. 5 at GVSU Muskegon Innovation Hub will connect entrepreneurs with tools, funding, and expert guidance to strengthen West Michigan’s business ecosystem.
EV Construction, Metal Flow, others honored by West Coast Chamber
West Michigan businesses earn Chamber awards for innovation, impact, and community-building, highlighting leadership that blends economic growth with civic commitment.
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.
Bluestocking Bookshop expands with inclusive space for community growth
The independent, LGBTQIA+ and woman-owned Bluestocking Bookshop in Holland reopens with a larger, accessible space designed for connection.
Comcast supports growth with 100 grants for West Michigan entrepreneurs
Now in its fifth year, Comcast RISE delivers $160 million nationwide, including 100 new grant packages in Grand Rapids and Muskegon.
Meeting rural Michiganders’ mental health care needs
Michigan’s rural residents face different challenges when accessing mental health care than residents of urban areas. Transportation issues, loneliness, and limited group therapy options can compound their mental health needs. To address these challenges, community mental health (CMH) agencies like Sanilac County Community Mental Health innovate community-based solutions that meet their populations where they are at.
Holland/Zeeland Young Professionals joins Chamber to expand opportunities
Volunteer-led HYP transitions into West Coast Chamber, gaining staff, resources, and connections to strengthen programming and support emerging leaders.
الهجمات على العائلات المهاجرة وما تعنيه لتعليم الطفولة المبكرة
في عام 2024، لاحظ معلمو الطفولة المبكرة في جنوب غرب ديترويت انخفاضًا كبيرًا في تسجيل الأطفال في مرحلة ما قبل المدرسة، وذلك بعد تصاعد نشاط تنفيذ قوانين الهجرة. وعلى الرغم من أن هذا الانخفاض لم يتم توثيقه رسميًا في ذلك الوقت، أفادت منظمات مجتمعية أن ما يقارب 15٪ من الطلاب تم سحبهم من برامج ما قبل المدرسة في المنطقة خلال أسابيع قليلة.
LAUP celebrates first permanent home for Holland’s Latino community
After six decades in Holland, LAUP owns its first building, creating a space for cultural events, training, and small businesses.
Lakeshore Expo gathers Muskegon-area entrepreneurs to learn, grow
The first Lakeshore Business Growth Expo on Nov. 5 at GVSU Muskegon Innovation Hub will connect entrepreneurs with tools, funding, and expert guidance to strengthen West Michigan’s business ecosystem.
EV Construction, Metal Flow, others honored by West Coast Chamber
West Michigan businesses earn Chamber awards for innovation, impact, and community-building, highlighting leadership that blends economic growth with civic commitment.
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.
Bluestocking Bookshop expands with inclusive space for community growth
The independent, LGBTQIA+ and woman-owned Bluestocking Bookshop in Holland reopens with a larger, accessible space designed for connection.
Comcast supports growth with 100 grants for West Michigan entrepreneurs
Now in its fifth year, Comcast RISE delivers $160 million nationwide, including 100 new grant packages in Grand Rapids and Muskegon.
Meeting rural Michiganders’ mental health care needs
Michigan’s rural residents face different challenges when accessing mental health care than residents of urban areas. Transportation issues, loneliness, and limited group therapy options can compound their mental health needs. To address these challenges, community mental health (CMH) agencies like Sanilac County Community Mental Health innovate community-based solutions that meet their populations where they are at.
Holland/Zeeland Young Professionals joins Chamber to expand opportunities
Volunteer-led HYP transitions into West Coast Chamber, gaining staff, resources, and connections to strengthen programming and support emerging leaders.
الهجمات على العائلات المهاجرة وما تعنيه لتعليم الطفولة المبكرة
في عام 2024، لاحظ معلمو الطفولة المبكرة في جنوب غرب ديترويت انخفاضًا كبيرًا في تسجيل الأطفال في مرحلة ما قبل المدرسة، وذلك بعد تصاعد نشاط تنفيذ قوانين الهجرة. وعلى الرغم من أن هذا الانخفاض لم يتم توثيقه رسميًا في ذلك الوقت، أفادت منظمات مجتمعية أن ما يقارب 15٪ من الطلاب تم سحبهم من برامج ما قبل المدرسة في المنطقة خلال أسابيع قليلة.
