How volunteering helped turn a homeless man’s life around
The Michigan Coalition Against Homelessness honored Gene Ekema, who until recently was homeless himself, as its 2020 Volunteer Champion.
Ottawa County
Foundation grants $105,000 to groups focused on racial equity
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 partners with MEDC, Lakeshore Advantage to support COVID-19 recovery
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.
What’s at stake for Ottawa County with the census
In a Q&A, Shannon Felgner, Communications Manager for Ottawa County, explains why counting everyone is so important for the county.
Hope for recovery stirs as visitors flock to reopened Lakeshore downtowns
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.
Journalist’s wife recounts night of violent protests
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.
How West Michigan Works! is using online tools to connect job seekers with employers
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!
Pandemic’s effect on meat processing, supply steers customers to locally-sourced food
Third-generation farmer Kelly Raterink believes the growing demand for and interest in local foods will be a catalyst for further expansion and economic opportunity for regional producers.
Post-pandemic business world brings many questions
Meet Attorney Peter D. Rhoades, who is beginning a new series of columns to answer questions about how small businesses can navigate the legal issues that arise in the wake of the pandemic.
LEDA launches weekly conversations on racial inequalities
The Lakeshore Ethnic Diversity Alliance has launched a series of weekly Facebook Live events, leading up to the virtual 2020 Summit on Race and Inclusion: Vision & Voices on July 21.
