Bank of America awards Lakeshore Advantage funding and leadership training to strengthen the workforce, entrepreneurship, and business growth across the expanding Lakeshore region.
New industry report guides Lakeshore Advantage’s initiatives tackling workforce gaps, housing shortages, and rising costs to strengthen long-term regional prosperity.
Lakeshore Advantage raises over $2.4 million, uniting West Michigan leaders in an effort to strengthen the workforce, business growth, and entrepreneurship through 2030.
123NET and Ottawa County launch a $15 million fiber project, bringing high-speed internet to 2,500 underserved homes and businesses.
Gentex partners with ODC to launch a 43,000-square-foot, nature-based preschool, tackling West Michigan’s childcare shortage and inspiring statewide replication.
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’s new SURGE accelerators offer mentorship, capital pathways, and customer-focused strategies, helping Allegan and Ottawa County founders grow and scale.
Nonpartisan candidate forums in Zeeland, Holland, and Saugatuck will give residents opportunities to hear from contenders and ask community-focused questions.
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.
MiLEAP’s $618K investment helps Outdoor Discovery Center double sites, expand summer programs, and prevent learning loss for West Michigan students.
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