Zeeland one of 17 cities selected for Michigan Main Street program
By: Deborah Johnson Wood The City of Zeeland is one of 17 Michigan cities selected by MSHDA to participate in the Michigan Main Street (MMS) Associate Level program, a two-year […]
East Grand Rapids
At the turn of the 20th century, at end of a streetcar line that stretched from downtown Grand Rapids to Reeds Lake, the city of East Grand Rapids was born. This community earns national recognition for its quality education, walkable neighborhoods, stately homes, and ever evolving and vibrant Gaslight Village shopping district.
Michigan’s population growth of young adults outpaces nationwide average
It’s time to dispel the brain drain myth: stories of Michigan’s young people hitting the road after graduation and never looking back may have some merit, but, a recent study says that during the same time state officials were worried about the loss the population of young adults was on the rise, outpacing the rest of the country.
GVSU to offer Chinese studies major, doctoral of nursing practice
As China continues to grow as a worldwide force and demand for healthcare management in West Michigan drives the economy, one West Michigan university’s response is to meet demand by creating the region’s first degree program in Chinese language and culture, and a visionary doctorate program in nursing practice.
Manufacturers’ demands for skilled workers outnumber college grads
Michigan manufacturing is in the midst of a conundrum: the number of jobs is decreasing while manufacturing output is increasing; the solution could be engineers with high-level tech and manufacturing skills.
