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Gentex Corp. plans to open a satellite production facility in Grand Rapids. (Gentex)

Gentex to open production facility in Grand Rapids

Gentex Corp. plans to open a satellite production facility in Grand Rapids’ Madison Square neighborhood that will create 50 jobs.

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ODC received funding for the launch of Project 180, a new nature-based summer education program.
Ottawa County details $57 million in ARPA money payouts

With $57 million in American Recovery Plan money to give, Ottawa County is focusing on affordable housing, parks, and social services.

Gentex Discovery Preschool will be the first of its kind in the area with subsidized preschool for first and second shift parents on the Gentex manufacturing site in Zeeland.
Gentex, ODC partner to bring child care to employees

The Outdoor Discovery Center is working with Ottawa County to use $7.5 million in American Recovery and Reinvestment Act funds to create 1,000 new child care slots in the county. That money will be matched with $30 million from local business partners.

Renderings for the Eastowne Centre project in Norton Shores.
Norton Shores works to increase housing options

Mark Meyers, city administrator for Norton Shores, is hopeful that housing projects in the pipeline will meet the growing demand of people who want to live in the Muskegon County community. 

Eddie Solis was honored as the  honored by Michigan Works! as a 2022 Shining Star Award recipient.
West Michigan Works! frontline staffer wins state recognition

As a career navigator, Eddie Solis is passionate about connecting people with jobs that can give them a step up economically. That commitment is why the Holland resident was honored by Michigan Works! as a 2022 Shining Star Award recipient.  

Grand Rapids Community College opened its Lakeshore Campus a little more than a year ago. Now, about 1,000 students are enrolled in classes there.
GRCC partners with Haworth, others for flexible new campus

GRCC's new 52,000-square-foot campus at the Shops at Westshore is lit by vast windows and skylights that create a welcoming atmosphere with places to that can adapt to allow students to sit, have conversations, collaborate with others, or just have some quiet time.

Issue Media Group relaunches Upper Peninsula publication

Issue Media Group is excited to announce the relaunch of its online, community-informed, digital publication in the Upper Peninsula. UPword will focus on innovation, talent, entrepreneurship, social innovation, and community development, while featuring U.P.-based talent.

Rendering of Metal Flow's planned expansion in Holland Township. (Lakewood Construction)
Metal Flow plans $7.2M expansion in Holland Township

Metal Flow’s $7.2 million expansion will add 60,000 square feet of space in a new facility and create 10 new jobs.  

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5 reasons why employers should hire more people with disabilities

The unemployment rate for working-age persons with disabilities is at least twice that of those without disabilities. Let’s fix that.

Rendering shows an aerial view of Gentex's planned expansion. (Gentex)
Gentex’s $300M expansion to add 500 new jobs

Ottawa County's biggest employer is growing. Gentex Corp. is investing $300 million to expand its operations with new facilities in the city of Zeeland and Zeeland Charter Township.

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