The Board of Commissioners established the groundwater board to help guide Ottawa County’s efforts to effectively manage its groundwater resources, upon which thousands of county residents depend.
The Ottawa County Commission recently adopted the Focus on Agriculture plan. The four-part framework targets challenges faced by local growers and processors, including succession planning, comprehensive land use vision, economic viability, and agricultural easements.
Job seekers and IT professionals are invited to attend IT’s Happening West Michigan. The free virtual networking event on March 25 also offers an opportunity for women to meet with local employers and, perhaps, help close the gender gap in the industry.
Born and raised in West Michigan, Jodi van Haren brings a unique perspective to the traditionally male-dominated construction industry. Owner of Advantage Mechanical Refrigeration, van Haren is also a member of the largest Native American tribe east of the Mississippi — the Sault Ste. Marie tribe of the Chippewa Indians, a wife, a mother, grandmother and an active community member. As she reflects on 20 years in business, she shares more about her background and lessons learned along the way.
Cynthia Martinez was looking for a way to give back to her hometown. She found that outlet by creating a documentary about Upward Bound’s virtual summer session. The program is designed to enable low-income, first-generation students to thrive and prepare for college.
The Grand Rapids Community College board has voted unanimously to freeze tuition and all universal fees for the 2021-22 academic year. Officials say the freeze reflects GRCC’s focus on keeping a college education affordable and accessible.
The Gun Lake Tribe’s recent $225,000 distribution to Allegan County is making it easier for vulnerable groups to access the COVID-19 vaccine. After the pandemic, the unit will be used for outreach programs, flu vaccinations, and other public health services.
During the work fair, job seekers can discuss their skills and qualifications with hiring managers who have immediate hiring needs. The event will take place online from 9 a.m. to noon Thursday, March 25.
Making syrup from maple tree sap brings a sweet reward, but it takes a lot of work. Lakeshore syrup producers — large and small, young and old — are tapping trees, collecting sap, and boiling it down to just the right consistency. And they love it.
Grand Rapids Community College is focusing on safety as it plans to offer more on-campus classes this fall, though online and hybrid formats will continue to be offered. The college also plans to maintain through the fall its programs that offer loaner laptops, Wi-Fi hotspots, and other equipment.
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