What’s at stake for Ottawa County with the census
In a Q&A, Shannon Felgner, Communications Manager for Ottawa County, explains why counting everyone is so important for the county.
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How West Michigan Works! is using online tools to connect job seekers with employers
In a Q&A, Business Solutions Manager Kiosha Jeltema explains how job seekers can make the best use of the online tools provided by West Michigan Works!
Herman Miller response to pandemic benefits local, global communities
“When COVID-19 hit,” says Linda Brand, President, Herman Miller Cares, the company’s corporate foundation, “we immediately marshaled our resources to focus our giving and our volunteerism on this effort.”
Foundation matching donations to Restoring Hope fund for COVID-19 relief
The Grand Haven Area Community Foundation has launched an initial $150,000 challenge match to raise money for the Community Relief & Recovery Fund.
Lake cleanup organizers shift tactics amid pandemic, erosion, high water
Environmentalists who organize lake and river cleanups in West Michigan are fine-tuning their tactics in the wake of high-water levels and the coronavirus pandemic.
Community rallies behind ‘beloved’ music venue owners
Donations have come from near and far to keep Seven Steps Up afloat until the listening room can reopen. One musician even wrote “The Song Will Rise” about what makes Michelle and Gary Hanks' historic venue so special.
LEDA launches weekly conversations on racial inequalities
The Lakeshore Ethnic Diversity Alliance has launched a series of weekly Facebook Live events, leading up to the virtual 2020 Summit on Race and Inclusion: Vision & Voices on July 21.
Accommodating remote work during pandemic helps shift conversation about access, inclusion
Lucia Rios hopes that once we’re out of quarantine, we don’t stop making access and inclusion an important topic. She, along with others who are disabled, don’t want to go back to business as usual.
Farmers markets reporting higher attendance as they open within safe shopping guidelines
Farmers markets along the Lakeshore are reopening for the 2020 season. Here's a roundup of schedules for the popular outdoor markets in Holland, Zeeland, Grand Haven, and Spring Lake.
Survey lets Ottawa County residents help guide future of park system
Ottawa County residents have until May 15 to take a survey that will be used to create a 5-year plan for the parks system.
