Jennifer Owens, President, Lakeshore Advantage and Jeff Stutz, CFO, MillerKnoll

Business leaders launch plan to power Lakeshore growth

Lakeshore Advantage unveils a five-year plan to strengthen West Michigan’s economy by growing talent, supporting businesses, and boosting startups.

Allegan County Prosecutor Mike Villar.
Allegan Prosecutor’s Office goes fully digital, saves resources

The new system streamlines justice processes by managing digital case files, coordinating with law enforcement, and ensuring secure, efficient prosecutorial operations.

During a recent Grand Rapids Chamber of Commerce event, Comcast kicked off its latest round of RISE grants and support packages to help 100 Grand Rapids and Muskegon small businesses grow, innovate, and thrive.
Comcast RISE to provide 100 grants to GR, Muskegon small businesses

Comcast RISE offers grants and support packages to help 100 Grand Rapids and Muskegon small businesses grow, innovate, and thrive.

"Waves of Pride: The Impact of Out on the Lakeshore" is a new exhibit spotlighting the city’s LGBTQ+ community and the grassroots group that has championed visibility, inclusion, and equality for over a decade.
Exhibit explores hidden chapter of Holland’s LGBTQ+ history

"Waves of Pride: The Impact of Out on the Lakeshore" is a new exhibit spotlighting the city’s LGBTQ+ community and the grassroots group that has championed visibility, inclusion, and equality for over a decade.

Career tech program tackles skilled trades labor shortage

Allegan Tech Center equips students with real-world manufacturing skills, addressing industry gaps and opening career paths for hands-on learners.

Holland author turns Tulip Time into scene of fictional murder

Holland author Myron Kukla blends mystery, humor, and local history in his new Tulip Time-themed murder novel, “Murder at Tulip Time.”

Indiana nonprofit’s oral health program reaches 39 states

McMillen Health’s Brush program equips families and educators with easy-to-understand oral health tools, transforming access in underserved communities.

Protecting patient rights: How community mental health goes above and beyond

MI Mental Health spoke with Wil Morris, CEO Sanilac County Community Mental Health about how local agencies help mental health patients navigate their rights.

Students learn empathy and justice through real stories

Early college students explore empathy and transformation through a panel featuring formerly incarcerated speakers and restorative justice professionals.

Carla Flanders will sign copies of “On the Day You Graduate,” a keepsake book celebrating childhood milestones with space for personal reflections, at two upcoming events.
Muskegon entrepreneur writes book to chronicle child’s milestones

Carla Flanders debuts “On the Day You Graduate,” a keepsake book celebrating childhood milestones with space for personal reflections.  

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