Haworth received the West Michigan Circular Economy Leadership Award.

Haworth honored for circular design process

Haworth Inc. has long had a strong commitment to the environment. Recent developments to make its manufacturing process 100% circular netted the Holland company the West Michigan Circular Economy Leadership Award.

Six 2020 Discover Manufacturing Week scholarships, valued at $500 each, are available to high school seniors pursuing a manufacturing-related career in Michigan.
Career awareness event to highlight creativity, innovation in manufacturing

Discover Manufacturing Week, which celebrates the manufacturing industry, will feature West Michigan manufacturers taking part in interactive virtual experiences for high school students. These virtual block parties will highlight the creativity, technology, and innovation of modern manufacturing.

Lucia Rios with her mail-in ballot.
How COVID-19 changed voting for people with disabilities

Lucia Rios shares how people with disabilities have struggled for years to participate in voting -- and how accessibility changed for the better this year.

Hawthorn Pond Natural Area is located in Holland Township. (Photo by Mike Lozon)
What to do in November? 8 activities to enjoy along the Lakeshore

Even as the weather turns chilly, there are still plenty of fun things to do along the Lakeshore. Whether you want to get outside or stay home, there are enjoyable ways to explore Ottawa and Allegan counties. This list includes options for everyone, regardless of age, ability, or interest.   

A 133- unit condominium and apartment development is being proposed for downtown Grand Haven.
New residential development proposed for downtown Grand Haven

The 133-unit condominium and apartment complex is the largest proposed residential development for downtown Grand Haven. The developer is seeking approval for an update to a zoning ordinance, adoption of a Brownfield plan and the merger of two city blocks into one parcel.

Students toss a healthy kale salad.
Healthy Habits Start Now through collaboration between Livingston and Washtenaw counties

Livingston Educational Service Agency's Healthy Habits Start Now (HHSN) program helps families understand the importance of eating more fruits and vegetables every day and the benefits of being more physically active. 

Herman Miller employees take part in the Grand Rapids Climate Strike in 2019.
Herman Miller’s ‘Day of Purpose’ provides paid time off on Election Day

In its longstanding tradition of engaging employees as active citizens in their communities, Herman Miller is inaugurating a “Day of Purpose,” giving all employees worldwide a paid day off on Nov. 3. The global manufacturer is one of hundreds of U.S. companies taking part in the nonpartisan “Time to Vote” initiative, which aims to increase voter participation.  

Boys & Girls Club of Greater Holland Teen Center Director, Sara Delbene, helps a teen with her homework on a Wi-Fi enabled device.
Boys & Girls Club steps up to support youth during the pandemic

The Boys & Girls Club of Greater Holland has used a $10,000 grant from Comcast to purchase up-to-date technology. The investment gives the organization a way to offer youth the means to more efficiently do their schoolwork and improve their digital literacy.

Parks for all: How Michigan communities are making their outdoor spaces safe and accessible

Wheelchair-accessible paths and boardwalks, ADA-compliant restroom facilities, and universally accessible kayak launches are just a few development projects that can bring new visitors to parks.

Grand Rapids resident Yvonne Woodard has had several low birth weight children and grandchildren.
As awareness of racism’s role in infant mortality grows, Michigan takes action

For Black infants, racism's impacts begin at birth – and may be deadly. But practitioners across Michigan are coming together to address it through a proposed expansion of the state's Healthy Moms Healthy Babies program.

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