CONSTRUCTION

46 jobs on the 2026 list were not included on last year’s list, reflecting evolving employer needs and emerging opportunities.

This designation recognizes the building’s enduring significance in the field of communications and highlights its essential role in Zeeland’s cultural and economic story.

As the company begins its 81st year in business, it has made several key leadership transitions.

The association has elected a new President and Vice President for 2026, plus added three new board members.

Revolin Sports began when its co-founder, Hugh Davis, won his first pickleball tournament in 2014 with premium paddles that kept breaking.

Nearly 200 exhibitors will offer homeowners a one-stop destination to explore ideas, connect with trusted professionals, and turn inspiration into action.

The grants will help train, develop and retain more than 2,968 workers, including 880 new hires, 778 apprentices, and 1,310 incumbent workers.

Once complete, the center will feature eight operating rooms, two procedure rooms, orthopaedic urgent care, clinic space, and occupational therapy.

The company's expansion under the new ownership will focus on growth and modernization, all while maintaining its strong ties with existing clients and partners.

The new sales office will serve as the central hub for future residents to explore floor plans for the community’s Villas, Flats, and Enclaves, meet with sales counselors, and learn more about the lifestyle and lifecare offerings.

The organization is launching its “Last Chance to Buy a Brick” campaign, allowing supporters to cement their place in the ballpark’s history with an engraved brick for as little as $150.

The $2.8 million project will offer a mix of one-, two-, and three-bedroom rental units, each designed to be affordable for households earning between 50% and 120% of the area median income.

The community will offer 136 independent living homes across three distinct neighborhoods.

Essential Service Awards categories include administrative/office worker, cleaning/housekeeping/groundskeeping, childcare, food service, government, health care/elder care, hospitality, nonprofit, retail, skilled labor and transportation.

The two-phase project, years in the making, will replace the existing office and warehouse with a 15,521-square-foot two-story facility that will serve as both the company’s new headquarters and space for a future tenant.

Held at the under-construction Pine Rest Pediatric Center of Behavioral Health in Grand Rapids, the interactive experience offered a rare opportunity to explore an active job site for the facility set to open in March 2026.

Three tenants are moving into the new space with one unit available for lease.

Designed to accommodate 20 years of projected rental car growth, the CONRAC will increase capacity by 30 percent and bring all rental car operations under one roof.

New for 2025, hospitality has been added to the high-demand industries, which include construction and energy, health sciences, information technology, manufacturing, professional and administration, and agribusiness.

The campaign aims build 100 affordable homes in Grand Rapids.

Through interactive exhibits and direct engagement with industry professionals, students experienced careers in six high-demand industries: agribusiness, advanced manufacturing, construction, health care, hospitality, and IT.

The organization will host a “ground-breaking wall-raising” event at the site of what’s known as Hope Village, in the 100 block of Garden Avenue SE.

Roussey grew up as the son of a general contractor and has since been a fixture in the construction industry for over 57 years.

Pure Architects was founded in 2020 and has offices in Grand Rapids and Detroit. The company now employs nearly 30 people.

Nearly 9,000 students from Allegan, Barry, Ionia, Kent, Muskegon, Montcalm and Ottawa counties will explore high-demand careers through interactive exhibits and real-world interactions with professionals.

The awards will provide critical training resources across various industries, including agribusiness, healthcare, manufacturing and construction, which also includes mobility, energy and infrastructure.

Award entries were once again encouraged to view their submissions through a set of guiding principles designed to inspire architects to create a zero-carbon, equitable, resilient, and healthy built environment.

Apprenticeships are paid work experiences that combine on-the-job and classroom learning.

The project includes 22 new residential units and 9,404 square feet of commercial space, creating a new gateway to Zeeland's downtown area.

The demolition of an abandoned building in will clear the way for the development of a public park, green space, and the proposed new library.