Entrepreneurship

Drip is one of 10 downtown Zeeland businesses that received a MEDC grant.

Zeeland partners with MEDC, Lakeshore Advantage to support COVID-19 recovery

Zeeland is providing extra support to businesses hurt by the COVID-19 economic downturn by collaborating with the MEDC and Lakeshore Advantage on grants and other resources. 

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The interactive exhibit, located on the corner of Main Avenue and Elm Street, takes the shape of a wall made up of red and white campaign-style buttons.
Zeeland exhibit designed to bolster community support

The 'Heal the Zeel' exhibit asks residents to wear a button to show their support for the Zeeland community as they work to rebuild in the wake of COVID-19. 

Steven Penkevich in front of Reader's World in downtown Holland.
How a donor and a bookstore are educating readers in fight against racism

Steven Penkevich shares the story of how a generous donor and Reader’s World see books as an important way to support Black Lives Matter and promote anti-racism.

Attorney Peter D. Rhoades
Post-pandemic business world brings many questions

Meet Attorney Peter D. Rhoades, who is beginning a new series of columns to answer questions about how small businesses can navigate the legal issues that arise in the wake of the pandemic.

Marketing agency continues giving back amid pandemic

Scott Millen shares how he and his wife, Shelly, are keeping the faith and their commitment to nonprofits even as their small business struggles during the global pandemic.  The good news is 2 Fish Company business was approved for a PPP loan and things are looking up. 

Leaders say Downtown Holland merchants ready, eager to reopen

Hospital and business leaders discuss how downtown merchants can begin partially reopening this week during a webinar hosted by the Michigan West Coast Chamber of Commerce and Lakeshore Advantage.

‘Heal the Zeel’ campaign rallies community support

The city of Zeeland’s “Feel the Zeel” tagline has temporarily switched to “Heal the Zeel” during the pandemic. Downtown businesses such as Out of the Box and Tripelroot say they appreciate the campaign's unifying message. 

With shops and restaurants closed, the sidewalks in downtown Holland lack the usual hustle and bustle of a springtime Saturday.
Michigan West Coast Chamber foundation announces downtown relief fund

A newly created relief fund will offer grants of up to $10,000 to businesses in downtown Holland and Zeeland struggling in the wake of the COVID-19 economic crisis. The deadline to apply is May 18. 

Life of giving enriches everyone

Community volunteer Ed Amaya shares how the pandemic has given him more opportunities to find the places where he can make a difference.

Share your #MAYSADNESS and do good with Tulip Talk T-shirt

Sad over the cancellation of Tulip Time, cartoonist Wade Gugino and Sonscreens created the Tulip Talk 2020 shirt as a way for people to show how much they miss the iconic Holland festival while helping nonprofits.

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