Muskegon County

Meresa Salisbury attends the Baldwin Senior Expo earlier this year.

Disability Network West Michigan’s new Lake County office brings support to rural residents

Disability Network West Michigan’s Lake County office empowers individuals with disabilities, providing essential resources and personalized support while fostering independence.

Advocate uses her experiences to help others with disabilities gain independence through work

Karen Wynne helps individuals with disabilities navigate the Ticket to Work program, empowering them to achieve independence and self-sufficiency.

MCC students Kaili Prins, left, and Marissa Aney-Johnson joke with Muskegon Community College mascot Jay the Jayhawk. The two students spoke during the event.
Addressing nursing shortage: Partnership creates pathway for nurses to earn degrees

A new partnership between GVSU, MCC and Trinity Health Muskegon is helping nurses earn bachelor’s degrees. The first cohort is getting their education for free thanks to state funding to address the nursing shortage.

Grant fuels West Michigan’s agricultural revival with impact study

A $125,000 grant will be used to create a strategy to boost Muskegon and four other counties’ agricultural growth, part of a long-term plan to strengthen the regional economy.

Joel Elsenbroek , apprenticeships project manager for West Michigan Works!, accepted the Certificate of Recognition from John Ladd, administrator of the U.S. Department of Labor’s Office of Apprenticeship.
West Michigan Works! honored by White House for expanding apprenticeships

West Michigan Works! received White House recognition for advancing apprenticeships, supporting 276 apprentices across diverse fields, and building a skilled workforce.

The apprenticeship program connects child care providers with local training institutions to foster hands-on learning environments.
Apprenticeship program aims to ease West Michigan’s child care shortage

West Michigan Works' apprenticeship program addresses the child care worker shortage by giving new staff hands-on experience, supporting workforce stability.

“Chicago Collects: Jewelry in Perspective” offers visitors a sparkling walk through history, revealing how jewelry has shaped and reflected society from the Renaissance to the present day.
Exhibit at Muskegon Museum of Art shows jewelry as a window to the past

A Q&A with Art Martin about the new jewelry exhibit at the Muskegon Museum of Art that reveals history through pieces from the prestigious Richard H. Driehaus Collection.   

If you’re looking for unique and delightful gifts to give this holiday season, look no further than the Kerstmarket (Christmas market) in Holland.
November things to do: Theater, shopping, music, food drives, crafts, Thanksgiving, and turkey trots

There’s no reason to stay home this month. From Día de los Muertos celebrations to Thanksgiving gatherings, there are concerts, plays, nature, art, comedy, tree-lightings, and so much more on our November calendar.

Executive director Sharon Caldwell-Newton of CSNIP welcomes the media to a tour with Wolverine Building Group.
New CSNIP veterinary facility to meet growing demand for affordable pet care

CSNIP’s new 12,000-square-foot clinic in Walker will double capacity, providing affordable veterinary care to West Michigan families with pets.

The Vous Cafe, driven by owner Kaja Thornton, offers training and employment opportunities for staff with and without disabilities.
Vous Cafe brings Cajun flavor to Grand Haven’s Momentum Center

The Vous Cafe, driven by owner Kaja Thornton, offers training and employment opportunities for staff with and without disabilities.

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