Young adults don’t always recognize the civic responsibility of filling out a form, but the federal government uses answers to measure population and determine federal funding distribution to local governments.
Lakeshore Advantage will be awarding the grants totaling $3.5 million to more than 160 small businesses in Allegan and Ottawa counties. Applications for the Michigan Small Business Restart Program will be accepted July 15-Aug. 5.
As a part of the CARES Act, the EIDL program offers economic support for eligible small businesses and non-profits that have been negatively impacted by COVID-19. Business expert Liz Hoffswell explains what you need to know.
The Michigan Coalition Against Homelessness honored Gene Ekema, who until recently was homeless himself, as its 2020 Volunteer Champion.
The Community Foundation of the Holland/Zeeland Area is giving $105,000 to five organizations and initiatives working to address racial equity and implicit bias.
Zeeland is providing extra support to businesses hurt by the COVID-19 economic downturn by collaborating with the MEDC and Lakeshore Advantage on grants and other resources.
In a Q&A, Shannon Felgner, Communications Manager for Ottawa County, explains why counting everyone is so important for the county.
Photo essay shows how merchants in downtown Grand Haven and Holland are back in business. They are optimistically looking forward to recovery three months after shops and restaurants were ordered closed due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Former reporter Heidi Tunison shares why she believes the work her husband, John Tunison, and other journalists do to increase transparency is more important than ever.
In a Q&A, Business Solutions Manager Kiosha Jeltema explains how job seekers can make the best use of the online tools provided by West Michigan Works!
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