Allegan County

West Michigan Airport celebrates new taxi lane, boosting regional growth

Community leaders marked the completion of the $2.27 million North Business Park Taxi Lane, enhancing airport operations and fueling West Michigan’s economic development.

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Lakeshore Advantage levels up for 5-year regional growth plan

Lakeshore Advantage raises over $2.4 million, uniting West Michigan leaders in an effort to strengthen the workforce, business growth, and entrepreneurship through 2030.

October things to do: Art Nouveau, Dia de los Muertos, jazz, Motown, and plenty of Halloween fun

Whether you’re into music, art, movies, history, crafts, or something entirely different, you’ll be able to find it in our October list of things to do along the Lakeshore.

Lakeshore Advantage expands SURGE programs to accelerate startups

Lakeshore Advantage’s new SURGE accelerators offer mentorship, capital pathways, and customer-focused strategies, helping Allegan and Ottawa County founders grow and scale.

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Allegan collaboration delivers backpacks to students

Community partners unite to supply backpacks and school essentials, preparing Allegan County children to begin the school year.

Gun Lake Tribe hosts free expungement fair to clear records

The Gun Lake Tribe is offering a free Oct. 4 expungement fair in Shelbyville to help residents remove barriers to opportunity.

Nonpartisan forums in Zeeland, Holland, and Saugatuck will let residents hear from candidates.
League of Women Voters hosting September forums in three cities

Nonpartisan candidate forums in Zeeland, Holland, and Saugatuck will give residents opportunities to hear from contenders and ask community-focused questions.

Among events taking place on Labor Day (Sept. 1) throughout the Lakeshore are the White Lake Community Walk (pictured), bridge walks in Grand Haven and Saugatuck-Douglas, and a truck parade from Zeeland to Holland.
September things to do: Labor Day events, car shows, an international fest, and a kiteboarding event

From a historic Civil War battle reenactment to a Hispanic Heritage Festival, there’s something for everyone this month, no matter where you live along the Lakeshore. 

Drivers praised the safety training session as one of the best of their careers, tailored specifically for school transportation.
Allegan bus drivers unite for first countywide emergency safety training

Over 100 Allegan County bus drivers joined hands-on drills, gaining critical tools and confidence to handle real-life school transportation emergencies.

Bret Docter, Kevin Costello, and John Burmeister
Lakeshore Advantage adds investors to drive regional economic growth

Three new board members join Lakeshore Advantage to help guide West Michigan’s economic future through investment-driven collaboration and strategy.

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