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Hudsonville Ice Cream will invest $40 million to expand its Holland headquarters and add 40 jobs.
Hudsonville Ice Cream invests $40M, expands Holland plant, adds jobs

Hudsonville Ice Cream’s $40 million Holland expansion adds 44 high-wage jobs, strengthening West Michigan’s food industry through public-private collaboration.

Left to right: Keira Vander Kolk, Brandon Barker, and Logan Anderson.
New scholarship aims to inspire ‘future of agribusiness’

Three West Michigan students earn scholarships aimed at strengthening farming with innovative approaches and fresh talent.

Community Action House staff have office hours at Herrick District Library to better serve the public.
How a library and a church are tackling housing insecurity

Community Action House celebrates six years of its Refresh program with First United Methodist Church of Holland and expands access through Herrick District Library.

(From left) Keith Rothstein, Menaka Abel, and Wooyoung Jung
Lakeshore Advantage adds fresh expertise to drive regional growth

Lakeshore Advantage welcomes three industry leaders to its board, adding expertise in energy, retail, and food processing industries.  

Hudsonville Mayor Mark Northrup speaks at an open house for Holland Hospital's new location in his city.
Hudsonville’s growth spurs Holland Hospital to open downtown primary care facility

Holland Hospital opens a new downtown Hudsonville facility, offering primary care, advanced diagnostics, same-day appointments, and walk-in services.

Community Action House will use a grant from the Community Foundation of the Holland/Zeeland Area to expand staffing and infrastructure for the Food Club & Opportunity Hub and respond to a growing demand for services.
$217K in grants fund programs across Holland and Zeeland

The Community Foundation of the Holland/Zeeland Area has awarded $217,000 in grants to nonprofits addressing housing, basic needs, and youth services.

President of Lakeshore Advantage Jennifer Owens.
Report: Adaptability fuels economic growth along Lakeshore

The latest Industry Trends Report from Lakeshore Advantage shows that nearly 90% of businesses had steady or increased sales over the past year.

The Muskegon County Airport is slated for a major renovation and modernization of the passenger terminal this year.
Muskegon County Airport marks new era of air service

Muskegon County Airport says its new carrier, Denver Air Connection, will provide improved reliability and service. It will replace Southern Airways Express.

The Going PRO Talent Fund grants will benefit several industries, with manufacturing receiving the most awards, 54.
GoingPro grants boost workforce development across West Michigan

Benteler Automotive is one of 94 regional employers that have been awarded $4.8 million in the Going PRO Talent Fund grants. These awards will support skill development and workforce capabilities across multiple industries.

Vander Meulen Builders
A century of craftsmanship: Family firm celebrates 100 years of building homes

Vander Meulen Builders, a fourth-generation family-owned construction firm, is celebrating a century of building custom homes for the Lakeshore community. 

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