Lakeshore Advantage hires leader for workplace talent development
Kelly Wandel leads Lakeshore Advantage’s new effort to attract and retain young talent in response to West Michigan’s workforce needs.
Holland
Located on the shores of little Lake Macatawa, just off the coast of expansive Lake Michigan, Holland is the epicenter of West Michigan’s Dutch history and culture. Not surprisingly, then, the city is perhaps best known for its annual Tulip Time Festival in May. But there’s much more to the Tulip City than, well, tulips. The city’s downtown is on the National Register of Historic Places and boasts as much retail activity as any urban core in the region. The community is flush with wildly popular waterfront beaches like Tunnel Park and Holland State Park. And Hope College lends the clean, conservative town a bit of youthful spirit.
Community Impact Day expands, mobilizes volunteers across Michigan
The West Coast Chamber’s Community Impact Day grows statewide, rallying businesses, nonprofits, and individuals to create lasting community change.
May things to do: Festivals, fundraisers, Memorial Day, an Anne Frank exhibit — and don’t forget Mom
Tulip Time in Holland and the Grand Haven’s Kite Festival return, as does the Prom with a Purpose in Spring Lake and several Memorial Day events across the lakeshore.
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.
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.
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.”
Farewell from Assistant Editor Andrea Goodell
The Lakeshore's Assistant Editor Andrea Goodell is moving on to new adventures. Before that happens, we asked her to reflect on her five years covering the people and organizations working to solve problems along the Lakeshore.
Holland Boys & Girls Club cultivates leaders
The Boys & Girls Club of Greater Holland is a place for youth to get help on their homework, form friendships — and become leaders. The Holland club has been home to three recent Michigan Youths of the Year.
New climbing gym brings innovation to fitness, access, and employee equity
Holland’s new bouldering gym, Shift Climbing, reimagines fitness with a tilting wall, inclusive pricing, and employee ownership.
Holland demonstration calls for unity in face of divisive change
Hundreds gathered in Holland for a Unity March, organized by I AM Academy, calling for justice, solidarity, and meaningful community change.
