Allegan County

Jennifer Joseph, a nurse aide at Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital in Grand Rapids, received the Essential Service Award in 2017.

Know a frontliner worker who deserves recognition?

West Michigan Works! is accepting nominations for its 2020 Essential Service Awards. The annual awards recognize frontline workers who go above and beyond their daily responsibilities and display integrity, passion, and commitment.

Holland BPW’s Pete Hoffswell was honored as Innovator of the Yearfor the “smart brick” he invented, which collects temperature data throughout the city’s snowmelt system.
GVSU Innovator of the Year enjoys ‘cool, fun projects’

Holland BPW’s Pete Hoffswell was honored for the “smart brick” he invented, which collects temperature data throughout the city’s snowmelt system.  

Area law enforcement agencies are seeing myriad benefits from a new brain training program.
Brain health program reduces stress, bolsters health for law enforcement officers

The plan uses an assessment and software program to recommend dietary and lifestyle changes that can improve physical-emotional health, and reduce dementia risk.

Erin Radke, public health nurse for the Allegan County Health Department receives her first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine.
Health department staff, volunteers get vaccinated in preparation for vaccinating others

The first round of COVID-19 vaccines begin this week. County health department staff prepared ahead of time by getting their own first-dose of the shots.

Tanya Schafer and Patrick Westover, Tantrick Brewing Co. co-owners, are expanding their micro-brewery into downtown Allegan.
Tantrick Brewing Co. announces downtown Allegan facility

Owners Tanya Schafer and Patrick Westover are moving their three-year-old microbrewery, Tantrick Brewing Co., into downtown Allegan. They are renovating the former Long Branch Saloon into a taproom and restaurant.

Hudsonville Ice Cream's $51 million, 150,000-square-foot expansion will add 45 new jobs.
Sweet success: Hudsonville Ice Cream expands — again

Hudsonville Creamery and Ice Cream Co.'s $51 million expansion will grow the Holland company's workforce by 50% over the next few years.

Perrigo’s new North American corporate headquarters in Grand Rapids and an expanded distribution center in Holland will increase the regional footprint of the generic pharmaceutical manufacturer, already one of Allegan’s largest employers.
Perrigo expands commitment in West Michigan with new construction, jobs

Perrigo’s new North American corporate headquarters in Grand Rapids and an expanded distribution center in Holland will increase the regional footprint of the generic pharmaceutical manufacturer, already one of Allegan’s largest employers.   

Dan Wedge is Executive Director of Services for Allegan County, with transportation services falling under his purview.
ACT gives bus riders access to work, social life, necessities

Allegan County Transportation provides its customers with bus rides to medical appointments and grocery shopping, allowing clients who don’t drive to maintain their independence.

The Futures for Frontliners scholarship is intended to help essential workers pay their community college tuition.
State scholarship pays tuition for frontline workers

The Futures for Frontliners scholarship is intended to help essential workers pay their community college tuition. The application deadline is Dec. 31.

Holiday gift guide: Online ordering and in-store shopping along the Lakeshore

Lakeshore small businesses are bursting with interesting and thoughtful gifts that are available in store and online. This list offers ideas for the beer drinkers, pickleball players, jewelry lovers, and anyone else on your list.

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