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Hyperion Automation used its robot to cut the ribbon on its new facility.

Robot cuts ribbon on Hyperion Automation’s new facility

Hyperion Automation showed off a recent project by having a robot cut the ribbon for the Holland-based system integration provider.

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Tara Weymon Leonard, MillerKnoll’s vice president of global contract and field marketing, talks to I Am Academy students at the company's Design Yard.
I Am Academy explores future careers at MillerKnoll

I Am Academy helps Black students see themselves in the leaders of today and helps shape their tomorrows. The new nonprofit formed by two educators is also again heading up this year's Juneteenth celebration.

Gentex talent acquisition specialist Chris Pollack speaks to a group of the company's interns gathered at Zeeland’s Lawrence Street Park last week.
Lakeshore Advantage makes case for West Michigan living to Gentex interns

Students interning for the summer at area manufacturers are getting a taste of West Michigan life. Businesses hope they make the move permanent after graduation and keep talent in the area. Lakeshore Advantage is helping one manufacturer to make the case.

Coastal Container is investing $25 million to expand its operations.
Coastal Container’s $25M expansion expected to create 60 new jobs

In addition to creating jobs, Coastal Container’s investment in a state-of-the-art corrugator, and a new rail spur for the delivery of paper rolls, will reduce 1 million miles of truck traffic annually.   

Despite a labor shortage, people with disabilities are dramatically underemployed. (Disability:IN)
West Michigan employers leading the way in accessible workplaces

Despite a labor shortage, people with disabilities are dramatically underemployed. But there are employers leading the way in providing accessible accommodations so they can tap into this often-overlooked talent pool.   

Grand Haven resident Sophia Lonnee found the Automotive Tech Job Training Program at GRCC to be the right fit.  
GRCC automotive program gives Grand Haven grad opportunity to shift gears

Sophia Lonnee shares how she decided that GRCC’s hands-on training program was the best fit for her after graduating from Grand Haven High School.  

Jocelyn Hines (right) poses with her parents (left) and Gov. Gretchen Whitmer after Hines received the 2019 Youth Volunteer of the Year award.
MSU grad launches Muskegon Young Black Professionals to support community

Muskegon native and MSU grad Jocelyn Hines was inspired to launch Muskegon Young Black Professionals after seeing a similar networking organization in Detroit.

Municipal management is challenging and rewarding work, these managers agree. From left Spring Lake Township manager Gordon Gallagher, Spring Lake Village Manager Chris Burns, and Grand Haven city manager Pat McGinnis.
Mission-minded? Consider a challenging career in municipal government

​A career in municipal management is “the most pure form of public service I can think of,” says one longtime public administrator. Five village, township, and city managers in Northwest Ottawa County talk about the importance of their work.

Symbiote makes customized furniture products and solutions for the biotechnology, education, healthcare, and security industries.
Furniture-maker expands operations in Zeeland

The customized furniture manufacturer’s expansion will create seven new jobs in the city of Zeeland. 

LG Energy Solution is making a $1.7 billion investment that will double the workforce.
LG Energy Solution’s expansion to create 1,200 new jobs

In response to the growing demand for lithium-ion batteries, LG Energy Solution is making a $1.7 billion investment that will double the workforce. State and local governments and agencies are providing resources and funds to encourage the project.

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