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Interactive expo connects students to health careers
The expo offers a hands-on experience that brings healthcare careers to life.
Museum appoints eight new trustees
The group brings a range of professional expertise, community leadership, and passion for the arts that will help support the Museum's mission and operations.
Financial advisors launch ETF
With the launch, the company becomes one of the first investment firms in West Michigan to introduce its own actively managed ETF.
Gardens to host one-night-only piano performance
This marks the first time the two organizations have collaborated to present an original concert experience.
Venture capital fund adds partner
In her new role, she will assist or lead in the structuring of all deals and look to expand the team.
EMS provider expands along the Lakeshore, hosts first EMT class
Coinciding with the expansion, Life EMS welcomed its first Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) class in Ottawa County.
Regional hiring events offer immediate career opportunities
Job seekers will have the opportunity to engage in on-site conversations, explore available openings across a range of industries, and, in some cases, participate in same-day interviews.
8th-grade math proficiency declines in Kent County
The state ranks 31st nationally in 8th-grade math proficiency, with the largest gaps affecting students experiencing poverty, students of color, students with disabilities, and multilingual learners.
Ballet ignites the stage with EMBER Series 26
This year’s series honors the legacy of groundbreaking choreographers while amplifying women’s voices onstage and behind the scenes.
Changemakers recognized for leadership in sustainability
Michigan Sustainable Business Forum and the Charles R. Evenson Foundation have selected three local professionals as the 2025 C.R. Evenson Foundation Fellows.
$150,000 gift supports tutoring for Kentwood students
The funding will sustain six tutoring positions serving more than 150 Kentwood students in kindergarten through eighth grade.
Frontline workers recognized for exceptional service
The awards highlight non-managerial employees who consistently exceed expectations, demonstrating integrity, dedication, and commitment to their workplaces and communities.
Hospital to host career fair
The hospital is hiring for all shifts, including entry-level, clinical and non-clinical, technical, and professional positions.
Airport wins awards for guest experience
The awards are based on live research conducted through passenger surveys on the day of travel.
Transformational gift given to aerospace engineering program
The gift will fund advanced laboratory equipment, create the VanWoerkom Aerospace Lab, and establish the VanWoerkom Endowed Professorship dedicated to space systems, hands-on student projects, and external research funding.
First-of-its-kind heart procedure performed in West Michigan network
The patient, an 81-year-old man, was at high risk for falls due to his age and other medical conditions.
Former Detroit Lions QB to share his comeback story
Beyond his NFL accomplishments with the Lions, Bears, and Falcons, Kramer is recognized for his powerful journey toward hope.
Nonprofit to honor innovation, imagination, and inspiration
The event will include dinner, an open bar, and live music by MexiCuba.
Former MSU coach expands community CPR training through partnership
The partnership will provide free training opportunities across Michigan, equipping individuals with the confidence, knowledge, and tools to respond quickly during sudden cardiac arrest.
New nursing partnership expands training and workforce pathways
The new partnership will provide nursing students with expanded clinical training opportunities, tuition assistance, and direct workforce pathways in rehabilitative care.