Zeeland

Hoogland family honors parents’ legacy of service to Zeeland 

Siblings celebrate parents’ civic legacy while highlighting Zeeland’s enduring culture of connection, community investment, and leadership across generations and sectors.

Historic Zeeland Record building earns national recognition as Midwest Construction headquarters

Midwest Construction Group restores historic Zeeland Record building, securing national designation while demonstrating how preservation strengthens communities and modern business use.

Leadership tool helps nonprofit, church leaders strengthen teams and collaboration

New Lakeshore Nonprofit Alliance director Kory Plockmeyer shares how a leadership tool, guided by consultant Mari Martin, helps nonprofit and church leaders understand teams, reduce friction, and lead more effectively.

Gingerbread houses add holiday cheer, community spirit to downtown Zeeland windows

Artists, families, and businesses transform downtown Zeeland storefronts into festive displays, drawing visitors and strengthening connections during the holiday season.

Lakeshore Advantage honored as Neighborhood Builder, boosting regional economic momentum

Bank of America awards Lakeshore Advantage funding and leadership training to strengthen the workforce, entrepreneurship, and business growth across the expanding Lakeshore region.

Haworth, LG Energy boost Chamber’s ‘Trailblazing Future’ in Holland

Haworth and LG Energy back West Coast Chamber’s new Next Center, creating innovative hubs for career development and community collaboration.

Groundswell Farms’ Garlic Festival honors legacy while growing toward future

BruceMichael Wilson’s Zeeland farm celebrates heritage, health, and unity with the first Farm-to-Table Dedication Dinner and Garlic Festival.

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 ‘Model could scale statewide’: Gentex builds nature-based daycare

Gentex partners with ODC to launch a 43,000-square-foot, nature-based preschool, tackling West Michigan’s childcare shortage and inspiring statewide replication.

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JR Automation to build $72.8M global headquarters in Zeeland 

JR Automation’s Zeeland facility will create 150 jobs, merging three sites, showcasing advanced automation technology, and strengthening Michigan’s manufacturing sector.

Nonpartisan forums in Zeeland, Holland, and Saugatuck will let residents hear from candidates.
League of Women Voters hosting September forums in three cities

Nonpartisan candidate forums in Zeeland, Holland, and Saugatuck will give residents opportunities to hear from contenders and ask community-focused questions.

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