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New Holland rolls out hard seltzer
New Holland Spirits introduced a line of hard seltzers celebrating the lake life.
West Coast Chamber creates downtown relief fund
The Michigan West Coast Chamber of Commerce Foundation launched a relief fund for downtown Holland and Zeeland.
Ice cream maker launching $9.8M expansion
A West Michigan-based ice cream maker is spending $9.8 million to expand its facilities.Holland-based Hudsonville Ice Cream said last week that it is beginning...
Major retailer opening lakeshore store
A major discount retailer is hosting a grand opening for its new store in Norton Shores.Burlington Stores will host grand opening festivities for its...
Inside Track: Jacobs lays out path to prosperity for all
In the latest role of his diverse fundraising career, Todd Jacobs has come full circle. When he received a college scholarship from the Community...
High water wreaks havoc on Great Lakes, swamping communities
MANISTEE — Rita Alton has an unusual morning routine these days: Wake up. Get dressed. Go outside to see if her house is closer...
Major retailer plans lakeshore store
A major discount retailer is coming to Norton Shores.Burlington Stores, a national off-price retailer, plans to open a new store this spring, located at...
Partners hosting ‘Grow Your Business’ seminar
A woman-focused business resource group is partnering with an innovation center on the lakeshore to host a seminar on growing a business.FemPro Business Society...
Family destroys Lake Michigan home before nature gets it
The owners of a home along Lake Michigan in West Michigan decided to demolish it before nature did the job.Relentless waves and high water...
Software firms partner to enhance logistics
A West Michigan software company is joining forces with another software company to pump up its transportation services.Holland-based BluJay Solutions recently announced a partnership...
Lighting manufacturer acquires accessories brand
A maker of lighting solutions in the region has acquired a West Coast “lifestyle and functional accessory” brand.Grand Haven-based LightCorp said Jan. 27 it...
Lakeshore Advantage names board members
An economic development organization in the region added three new board members.Lakeshore Advantage added Scott Lubbers, VP, Fifth Third Bank; Jeff Stutz, EVP and...
Foam products maker begins $1.5M expansion
A maker of craft and floral foam products has broken ground on a $1.5 million expansion of its manufacturing facility in the region.Ludington-based FloraCraft...
Firm establishes West Michigan tech hub
A developer of gift card technology is expanding its services with a new West Michigan office.NGC, an Illinois-based prepaid product technology company, is expanding...
B.C. Cobb Plant demolition completed
The final piece of Muskegon’s former B.C. Cobb Plant has been demolished.North Carolina-based Forsite Development on Saturday morning finished demolition of the former B.C....
Developer begins townhome project
A Grand Rapids townhome developer is heading to the lakeshore.Orion Construction and Wheeler Development Group broke ground earlier this month on a 42-unit market-rate...
Bank acquiring community bank
A West Michigan bank holding company is acquiring a community bank’s parent company.Sparta-based ChoiceOne Financial Services (OTC: COFS), parent of ChoiceOne Bank, is acquiring...
Photo studio evolves in digital world
Radium Photo was established in downtown Muskegon in 1909. Paralleling the continuously changing photography industry, the small family business has managed to prevail through...
Chamber names Ambassador of the Year recipients
The Muskegon Lakeshore Chamber of Commerce has named its 2019 Ambassador of the Year Award recipients.The recipients are Mary Beth Ramos of Ramos &...
Lakeshore Art Festival draws national award
Only one Michigan festival can claim the title as the best art fair in the country.Lakeshore Art Festival was named one of the winners...
Hotelier acquires hotel
A hotel management company has acquired a hotel in the region.Suburban Inns is acquiring the CityFlatsHotel of Holland effective Dec. 18, the company said...
Therapy practice opens new office
A local mental health therapy practice has opened a new office on the lakeshore.After seven years in Grand Rapids, Adolescent & Family Behavioral Health...
Lumberjacks win Organization of the Year
A local hockey team has received national recognition.The Muskegon Lumberjacks were named the United States Hockey League Organization of the Year. The award is...
Nonprofit hires executive director
A new executive director has been named for a nonprofit that provides shelter, counseling, advocacy and supportive services to women and children surviving domestic...
Holding company sells subsidiary
A diversified holding company in the region has sold a metalworks subsidiary it owned for 80 years.Grand Haven-based JSJ Corporation finalized the sale of...
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