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Pictured from left to right: Saugatuck Township Treasurer Jon Helmrich, Saugatuck Township Trustee Brenda Marcy, Saugatuck Township Manager Daniel DeFranco, and Maryjo Lemanski, founder of the Saugatuck Douglas Fennville Arts Initiative.
Saugatuck Township’s first public art seen as ‘start of something bigger’

A bold new sculpture in Saugatuck Township blends safety, art, and vision, marking the community’s commitment to beauty and innovation.

Developer Day 2025 in Allegan County will take place Aug. 7.
Developer Day 2025 showcases housing opportunities across Allegan County

A full-day bus tour connects developers with land, leaders, and resources to spark new housing projects in Allegan County communities.

LG Energy Solutions Michigan marked the completion of the structural steel plant on May 16 for a new $1.7 billion 'smart' battery plant in Holland. (LGES)
State gives $2.8M to upgrade roads for LG Energy Solution expansion

A state infrastructure grant will support a new facility by LG Energy Solution, which is expected to bring 600 new jobs and $2.2 billion of private investment to Allegan County.

The new University of Michigan facility in Wayland is staffed by three primary care physicians and three advanced practice providers.
U-M Health-West opens new $10.4M Wayland Health Center

University of Michigan Health-West has opened a new, larger $10.4 million Wayland Health Center to address the needs of Wayland’s growing population.

Marla Schneider, Muskegon County’s economic development director
Muskegon Heights’s new industrial parks strategy is key step in bolstering economic development

Muskegon Heights is poised for success with available vacant land and buildings ready for development, say officials. 

MiCareerQuest connects 8,000 students with hands-on exploration into future career opportunities

Over 8,000 middle and high school students across West Michigan had the opportunity to experience more than 300 high-demand careers first-hand at this year's MiCareerQuest.

An aerial view of the LG Energy Solutions Michigan campus in Holland and Allegan County. (LGES)
West Michigan poised for growth in advanced energy storage sector

New report details West Michigan's role and opportunities in energy storage technology development and production. Three state universities and two community colleges have programs for energy storage and related technologies. 

Grand Haven’s Shape Corp. grows workforce with state’s training program

The state’s “You Can In Michigan” campaign is helping a cutting-edge Grand Haven auto parts manufacturer to thrive. The plan is to help West Michigan employers in filling more than 1,500 good-paying job openings in advanced manufacturing and IT. 

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