A century of craftsmanship: Family firm celebrates 100 years of building homes
Vander Meulen Builders, a fourth-generation family-owned construction firm, is celebrating a century of building custom homes for the Lakeshore community.
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Inaugural Surge Summit brings Tech Week GR expansion to Holland
The half-day event will highlight product and technology startups in West Michigan’s Lakeshore region and aims to ignite conversations about pathways to innovation for businesses at all stages and sizes.
Take a journey into regenerative design with Common Object
KCAD grads Justin Beitzel and Fernando Ramirez share their philosophy of regenerative design in their firm Common Object, which helps organizations take steps toward sustainability.
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Elevate grants help small Michigan businesses level up
Although headquartered in Indiana, the FHLBank of Indianapolis provides access to grant programs and resources for small businesses throughout Michigan. The Elevate Grant aims to generate more economic opportunity for all, and helps small businesses like Mushroom House Tours in Charlevoix and The Poke Bowl in Flint to level up.
How a Holland startup’s tech could revolutionize the greenhouse industry
A Q&A with Della Fetzer, the founder of Rebel Cultures. The Holland startup has developed a new technology that will help commercial greenhouses grow thousands of identical, disease-free plants.
Lakeshore Advantage reports major economic growth in 2023
New report details substantial business expansion, job creation, and investment in the Lakeshore region.
Report: More employers turning to automation to overcome labor shortages
The Lakeshore Advantage report is an analysis of more than 120 interviews with Ottawa, Allegan County business leaders. More than half of the employers plan to expand in the next three years.
Lakeshore Advantage breaks ground on Innovation Hub
The Next Center will be a three-story, 20,000-square-foot, state-of-the-art facility in downtown Holland. Construction is expected to finish in November 2024.
Lakeshore Advantage turns 20: A look back at initiatives that grew the economy
The success and prosperity of West Michigan's Lakeshore communities are a testament to Lakeshore Advantage’s visionary leadership and collaborative efforts.
West Michigan technology and innovation hub ‘Next Center’ planned
Lakeshore Advantage plans to open a $15.3 million, three-story downtown Holland office building that will be a center for business incubation, economic development, and community collaboration.
Inaugural Surge Summit brings Tech Week GR expansion to Holland
The half-day event will highlight product and technology startups in West Michigan’s Lakeshore region and aims to ignite conversations about pathways to innovation for businesses at all stages and sizes.
Take a journey into regenerative design with Common Object
KCAD grads Justin Beitzel and Fernando Ramirez share their philosophy of regenerative design in their firm Common Object, which helps organizations take steps toward sustainability.
Partner Partner Content Elevate grants help small Michigan businesses level up
Although headquartered in Indiana, the FHLBank of Indianapolis provides access to grant programs and resources for small businesses throughout Michigan. The Elevate Grant aims to generate more economic opportunity for all, and helps small businesses like Mushroom House Tours in Charlevoix and The Poke Bowl in Flint to level up.
How a Holland startup’s tech could revolutionize the greenhouse industry
A Q&A with Della Fetzer, the founder of Rebel Cultures. The Holland startup has developed a new technology that will help commercial greenhouses grow thousands of identical, disease-free plants.
Lakeshore Advantage reports major economic growth in 2023
New report details substantial business expansion, job creation, and investment in the Lakeshore region.
Report: More employers turning to automation to overcome labor shortages
The Lakeshore Advantage report is an analysis of more than 120 interviews with Ottawa, Allegan County business leaders. More than half of the employers plan to expand in the next three years.
Lakeshore Advantage breaks ground on Innovation Hub
The Next Center will be a three-story, 20,000-square-foot, state-of-the-art facility in downtown Holland. Construction is expected to finish in November 2024.
Lakeshore Advantage turns 20: A look back at initiatives that grew the economy
The success and prosperity of West Michigan's Lakeshore communities are a testament to Lakeshore Advantage’s visionary leadership and collaborative efforts.
West Michigan technology and innovation hub ‘Next Center’ planned
Lakeshore Advantage plans to open a $15.3 million, three-story downtown Holland office building that will be a center for business incubation, economic development, and community collaboration.
