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Michigan single moms scaled Pikes Peak with I Climb For Her—a symbol of resilience and rising together, step by step.

Holland single moms conquer Colorado peak, finding strength through community

Michigan single mothers scaled Pikes Peak, proving their resilience. The “I Climb For Her” expedition symbolizes overcoming challenges together, step by step.

Bret Docter, Kevin Costello, and John Burmeister
Lakeshore Advantage adds investors to drive regional economic growth

Three new board members join Lakeshore Advantage to help guide West Michigan’s economic future through investment-driven collaboration and strategy.

The Michigan West Coast Chamber team celebrates winning Chamber of the Year.
Holland-Zeeland Chamber earns national award for innovation and leadership

Michigan West Coast Chamber recognized for programs boosting careers, volunteerism, and community growth, earning national Chamber of the Year honors.

Mead Johnson Nutrition, a subsidiary of consumer goods giant Reckitt, has operated in Zeeland for over 100 years.
Mead Johnson expansion proposal spurs burst of civic engagement

As Mead Johnson plans to expand, Zeeland officials work to balance residents’ concerns with economic development and community-wide priorities.

The 20,000-square-foot Next Center in downtown Holland symbolizes Lakeshore Advantage's evolution over the past two decades and its enduring commitment to fostering innovation in Ottawa and Allegan counties.
Foundation awards nearly $800K to strengthen Ottawa County community

Nine local organizations receive Community Impact Grants to support mental health, economic development, youth programs, and essential community services.  

The 20,000-square-foot Next Center in downtown Holland symbolizes Lakeshore Advantage's evolution over the past two decades and its enduring commitment to fostering innovation in Ottawa and Allegan counties.
West Coast Chamber invests in future with downtown Holland expansion

Chamber buys third floor of The Next Center to boost collaboration, support members, and launch new career readiness initiatives.  

Gentex employees volunteer at the company's annual electronics recycling event.
Gentex recycling event boosts community engagement with sustainability

Gentex’s annual electronics recycling event empowers employees, families, and friends to reduce e-waste and support environmental responsibility.

Kelly Wandel
Lakeshore Advantage hires leader for workplace talent development

Kelly Wandel leads Lakeshore Advantage’s new effort to attract and retain young talent in response to West Michigan’s workforce needs.

Community Impact Day expands, mobilizes volunteers across Michigan

The West Coast Chamber’s Community Impact Day grows statewide, rallying businesses, nonprofits, and individuals to create lasting community change.

The Lakeshore Assistant Editor Andrea Goodell
Farewell from Assistant Editor Andrea Goodell

The Lakeshore's Assistant Editor Andrea Goodell is moving on to new adventures. Before that happens, we asked her to reflect on her five years covering the people and organizations working to solve problems along the Lakeshore.

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