Hudsonville Ice Cream invests $40M, expands Holland plant, adds jobs
Hudsonville Ice Cream’s $40 million Holland expansion adds 44 high-wage jobs, strengthening West Michigan’s food industry through public-private collaboration.
Gentex cereal drive helps families as food costs climb
Gentex employees collected nearly 600 pounds of cereal, joining community partners to help Community Action House fight rising food insecurity.
Ice cream social celebrates scholarships, bright futures for area students
Grand Haven’s annual ice cream social honors 229 scholarship recipients, highlighting community support, student achievement, and investment in education’s future.
Physical activity and mental health: LifeWays helps clients make the connection
The connection between physical activity and mental wellness is at the heart of LifeWays’ growing roster of health programs- and community response has been overwhelmingly positive.
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.
Spring Lake manager honors mentor while leading village into future
Brady Selner marks one year as Spring Lake manager, continuing Chris Burns’ legacy through community projects and plans for growth.
Childhood exam motivates dental hygienist who cares for rural kids
Inspired by a school nurse, Lynda Gregorini now provides dental care and career mentoring to students in rural Michigan schools.
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.
Early care and education: A boon for children, families and the economy
Expanding access to affordable, high-quality early care and education could support working parents, strengthen the state’s labor market, and promote gender equity.
Zeeland honors longest-serving mayor with dedication of Hoogland Plaza
City renames downtown corner during National Night Out to celebrate Les Hoogland’s decades of service, volunteerism, and community leadership.
