Zeeland

‘Big thinker’ Patrick Moran works to cultivate ‘beautiful community’ for all

Patrick Moran, who’s been in a leadership role at United Way since 2006, has played a critical role in helping promote new avenues of collaboration between government and nonprofit organizations in Ottawa and Allegan counties, as well as insisting on data-driven studies and solutions to some of the region’s most pressing challenges.

Hope professor taking Lakeshore jazz to the next level with new orchestra

Hope professor Jordan VanHemert is the force behind the Holland Concert Jazz Orchestra, which is bringing high-quality jazz performances and learning along the Lakeshore.

Community asked to take part in survey for Holland/Zeeland strategic planning initiative

Future Search 2020 – a new strategic planning initiative for the Holland/Zeeland area — is asking residents to take an online survey by March 31. 

Philanthropists Jim Brooks (left) and Dick Haworth received the Visionary Award from Lakeshore Advantage President Jennifer Owens.
Jim Brooks and Dick Haworth: Shared experience and vision nurture enduring friendship

The philanthropists share a 60-year friendship distinguished by a commitment to involvement in the greater Holland/Zeeland community.

21 Lakeshore expansion projects create 1,000 jobs in 2019

Lakeshore companies collectively invested more than $127 million in 21 primarily expansion projects in 2019, creating more than 1,000 new jobs.

Patrick Cisler is the executive director of the Lakeshore Nonprofit Alliance.
Ottawa County nonprofits flock to board leadership training

“How to be an effective board member” workshops teach new board members best practices of providing leadership for a nonprofit, from governance to fundraising. More than 700 people in Ottawa County have taken part in some kind of board training offered by the Lakeshore Nonprofit Alliance.

Assessment gives first report on health of Ottawa County nonprofits

The first-of-its-kind assessment of Ottawa County organizations was undertaken by the Lakeshore Nonprofit Alliance. The data gathered covers a range of issues, from finance to diversity and inclusion efforts. 

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