How Dancing with the Local Stars helps me give back to my community
Christina Fecher’s heart for the hungry in her community inspired her to get involved with the annual Dancing with the Local Stars fundraiser.
Ottawa County voter information campaign earns national recognition
The #OttawaVotes project received a 2020 Clearinghouse Award for Outstanding Innovation in Election Cybersecurity and Technology. The campaign was honored for its intentional effort to provide regular, accurate information to voters.
Community foundation grant helps families facing housing crisis
The largest Community Impact award from the Grand Haven Area Community Foundation will be given over three years to Good Samaritan Ministries. The grant will be used to help the nonprofit open a satellite office in Northwest Ottawa County.
Holland Museum exhibit to celebrate legacy of artist Mathias Alten
The exhibition includes rarely seen sketches and watercolors by the German-born artist well-known for his oil paintings. The pieces, which will be on display from March 12 through July 25, are from the Grand Valley State University Art Gallery Collection.
More university students taking community college summer classes to save money
A growing number of university students are saving money as Grand Rapids Community College guest students. Credits earned at GRCC during the summer are easily transferred to students’ “home” colleges and universities throughout the state.
Jon Ornée pursues his curiosity through record-setting adventures
Struck by a car while bicycling, Jon Ornée endured a difficult recovery. The self-styled “lifestyle designer” says the accident fueled his pursuit of a meaningful life.
Opportunities abound for women interested in construction industry jobs, careers
This week is National Women in Construction Week. West Michigan Works! is highlighting the career and job opportunities for women in this growing industry. Women hold just 14% of the 179,300 jobs in Michigan construction and only 11% of the apprenticeships.
What will working from home — or work — look like beyond the pandemic?
Having employees work from home has affected the culture of a lot of small and midsized businesses. As COVID-19 numbers decline and vaccines become more readily available, leaders are considering the future of in-person, off-site, and hybrid work.
CARES Act dollars support Michigan children’s mental health through state’s Education Equity Fund
328 Michigan public school districts and charter schools have received dollars from the new state fund to support students' mental health and bridge the digital divide.
Creating vaccine equity in Ottawa County
The Ottawa County Department of Public Health has partnered with a number of area organizations to work toward equity in vaccine distribution.
