Inventor and Seinfeld fan Dr. Nathan Arnold says his Nessie Solutions employs “anti-Newman” technology. The Spring Lake entrepreneur hopes his home deposit return system helps change perceptions about recycling.
More than 1,100 students are attending Grand Rapids Community College through the Michigan Reconnect program. Participants in the program, which has accepted 70,000 Michiganders statewide, can work toward an associate degree or a career skills certificate — in some cases tuition-free.
Classes remain available during Grand Rapids Community College’s second seven-week summer semester, which starts June 29. GRCC has availability in programs including computer information systems, business administration, math, biology, and psychology.
Intern Connect, a professional development conference for West Michigan interns and students, will be held virtually Wednesday, June 23. Topics covered during the event will include working with your managers and relationship building. There also will be a young professional panel discussing real talk on adulting.
Jenny Van Veen donates a percentage of sales from her store, Frances Jaye, to a nonprofit each month. She also has been closely involved with efforts to make downtown Holland feel more inclusive.
Mission Design & Automation is building a 50,000-square-foot manufacturing facility near Adams Street and 96th Avenue in Holland, with support from Lakeshore Advantage, West Michigan Works!, and others. It’s also adding more than 100 jobs to support the $5 million expansion.
SURGE is marking five years of being a resource for entrepreneurs launching new businesses. Lakeshore Advantage's SURGE Celebration on June 17 will include an opportunity for people to pitch their business idea for Start Garden 100.
As a supplier diversity manager at Meijer, Kavy Lenon works to improve Meijer’s partner diversity for internal and external processes. Nicknamed “Wonder Woman,” she also brings her ample energy and passion to her work as an advocate for minority populations in West Michigan and beyond.
Lakeshore Advantage applied for the grant in partnership with The Right Place, Greater Muskegon Economic Development, and Michigan Manufacturing Technical Center-West. Implementing Industry 4.0 technologies helps manufacturers improve efficiency, increase revenues, and expand innovation.
Uncertainty remains in 2021 as we take steps to get ahead of the pandemic. However, emerging trends — including the explosion of e-commerce and pent-up customer demand — show this might be a great time to start a business.
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