Zeeland resident Heather Winia is dancing through life — and around the world — literally. She leads Groove classes regularly along the Lakeshore, providing a way for people to come together to have fun while getting fit.
The Lakeshore offers several opportunities to celebrate Black History Month while maintaining social distancing.
When state budget cuts gutted community mental health budgets in 2014 and 2015, voters in Ottawa, Jackson, Hillsdale, and Washtenaw counties all approved millages that have significantly expanded mental health services.
Local entrepreneur and product developer, Chad Morton, shares what he is working on, how he arrived at this point, and lessons he’s learned along the way related to the current state of the world we live in.
Now twice the size, the Holland Township facility retained its intimate feel. The $4 million renovation features study rooms, programming space, and an early literacy play area.
Holland Helpers connects those who need help with those who can offer it. The Facebook group, which is working toward official nonprofit status, is a stopgap measure for those who are waiting for assistance or who don't qualify.
Holland business coach Scott Patchin's new book features interviews with executives at Ready For School, Coastal Container, and the Michigan West Coast Chamber of Commerce.
GRCC and West Michigan Works! will lead a coalition focused on helping the unemployed and underemployed gain the skills needed for in-demand manufacturing fields.
At MSU, Haley Abbas was looking for a position with a company that aligned with her values. She found it at the Zeeland-based nonprofit Lakeshore Advantage.
The state’s new $30 million Michigan Reconnect scholarship program will pay for an associate degree or skills certification for Michigan residents 25 and older.
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