Lakeshore Advantage’s Next Center earned national recognition for supporting entrepreneurship, small businesses, and regional economic development through collaboration and innovation.
The program offers guidance and support so people with disabilities can work without losing benefits, addressing fears, complexity, and financial instability.
A long-term mentoring relationship shows how accountability, honesty, and persistence can support progress, even as challenges and setbacks continue along the way.
Coopersville secured $17 million to modernize water infrastructure, support Fairlife expansion, create jobs, and strengthen West Michigan’s growing agribusiness economy.
Economic development group highlights expansion projects, startup support, and workforce initiatives while appointing four leaders to guide regional growth.
The West Coast Chamber takes the top floor of Next Center, joining Lakeshore Advantage to support business growth, workforce development, and regional innovation.
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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