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Shandra Martinez

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Spring Lake’s shared public DPW model shows power of trust

For a decade, Spring Lake village and township have shared a public works department built on trust, improving efficiency, stretching tax dollars, and delivering better services without raising costs.

Rural radio station becomes lifeline for West Michigan’s performing arts

Broadcasting from the woods, Blue Lake Radio connects listeners, orchestras, and venues while navigating financial challenges and a shift away from news programming.

His name is familiar across Michigan; less known are his storytelling talents

At Dutch-American Heritage Day, retailer leader and author Hank Meijer reflects on family stories, immigrant roots, and the legacy of Fred and Lena Meijer.

Teacher’s $1M gift spurs $20M investment to make Holland a winter destination

The late Frank Kraai’s dream becomes reality with the opening of Holland Ice Park, which offers ice skating, curling, and year-round community activities.

Grassroots effort transforms Allegan park into thriving disc golf destination

Volunteers, local businesses, and county officials united to build an 18-hole disc golf course revitalizing Allegan’s Littlejohn Lake Park.

Lakeshore Advantage charts a new path to boost regional growth

New industry report guides Lakeshore Advantage’s initiatives tackling workforce gaps, housing shortages, and rising costs to strengthen long-term regional prosperity.

Dental hygienists hit the road to expand oral care

Three hygienists across Michigan use foundation-funded vans to deliver preventive dental care to underserved children and families.

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Dental therapy offers Michigan an innovative path to expand essential oral health care

Michigan introduces licensed dental therapists to address provider shortages, empowering students to deliver vital community care.

Allegan collaboration delivers backpacks to students

Community partners unite to supply backpacks and school essentials, preparing Allegan County children to begin the school year.

Carla Flanders of CMF Marketing & Events has been selected for a 2025 Comcast RISE grant.
Comcast supports growth with 100 grants for West Michigan entrepreneurs

Now in its fifth year, Comcast RISE delivers $160 million nationwide, including 100 new grant packages in Grand Rapids and Muskegon.

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