Reyna Masko is the Tri-Cities Puentes Initiative co-chair.

Community Foundation grant lifts up program for Latinx leaders

The Grand Haven Area Community Foundation is giving a $40,000 grant to Tri-Cities Puentes Initiative to support “LEADeres Lakeshore,” a leadership and professional development program for Latinx professionals and leaders in the Lakeshore area. 

Transitioning back to indoor gigs: How local venues are adapting

Perhaps one of the industries most impacted by the ongoing pandemic has been the live entertainment industry. After local independent music venues were shuttered for over a year, many have reopened their doors to musicians and fans alike. With reopening, comes new COVID-safety protocols and challenges faced.

Spectators watch the 2019 Civil War Muster at Van Raalte Farm. (Mary Bale)
Grant helps Civil War muster expand, attract new talent

The Civil War has lessons for modern America and re-enactors will bring those lessons to life at the Van Raalte Farm this weekend, thanks, in part, to a Hope College-Andrew P. Mellon Foundation grant.

The Holland Concert Jazz Orchestra (HCJO) is a professional jazz band based on the West Michigan Lakeshore.
Holland Concert Jazz Orchestra returns with live concerts

The professional jazz band based on the West Michigan Lakeshore is returning with four major concerts planned for 2021-22. The first is Sept. 26 at the Park Theatre in Holland.

Students take part in a Raider Rally/Service Saturday.
GRCC earns $1.2M grant to help adult learners access higher education

A five-year, $1.2 million grant from the U.S. Department of Education will support GRCC's efforts to help adult learners enter or return to higher education.

Charles Elwood
Entrepreneur’s ArtPrize entry merges AI, ballet, and chalk art

Holland entrepreneur and artificial intelligence (AI) specialist Charles Elwood is merging technology and art with his 2021 ArtPrize entry, titled “The ABBy Project.”

The Ottawa County Clerk/Register of Deeds office's Honor Rewards Program for veterans offers discounts at area businesses.
Honor Rewards program provides veterans with discounts on goods and services

More than 350 Lakeshore area businesses participate in the Honor Rewards program, which offers discounts on goods and services to U.S. military veterans. Ottawa County is hoping to spread the word about the program and reach more veterans. 

CFHZ President Mike Goorhouse and his predecessor Janet DeYoung announce the foundation's $100 million asset milestone.
CFHZ announces $100M asset milestone, celebrates the strength of nonprofit community

The Community Foundation of the Holland/Zeeland Area celebrated the strength of the nonprofit community during its annual Celebration of Philanthropy event.  

The LEADeres class of 2019.
Latino-centric leadership program LEADeres expanding to the Lakeshore

The Latino-centric leadership program LEADeres is expanding to the Lakeshore. It is designed to help Latinx professionals develop the skills, resources, and confidence needed to become leaders at work and in the community.  

The GRCC Lakeshore Campus will hold a Sept. 14 community COVID vaccination clinic.
GRCC Lakeshore Campus plans Sept. 14 community COVID vaccination clinic

The new GRCC Lakeshore Campus will host a vaccination clinic on Sept. 14, part of an effort to help students, employees and community members have access to an effective COVID-fighting tool.

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