The event spotlighted the growing impact of its regional operations and the role that retail partnerships play in strengthening Michigan’s agricultural economy.

The women-owned retailer offers high-quality, unique, and sustainable jewelry, and operates as a social enterprise to employ women who face barriers to employment.

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 updates mark a return to fan favorites and the debut of new items and experiences designed to bring guests together over craft beer and good food.

The fundraiser specifically focuses on the completion and installation of the building’s final two stained glass rose (circular) windows.

The organization will debut its inaugural 5K and 1-Mile Fun Run/Walk, followed by a free, dog-friendly public event.

FLITE, a first-of-its-kind program in the aviation industry, is helping shape the future of aviation by providing grant funding and pilot-testing opportunities to companies developing air travel technologies and services.

The expansion into Barry County will not only strengthen emergency medical services in the area but also provide new opportunities for local EMTs and paramedics, enhancing both their professional development and the service provided to the community.

The event will feature food, storytelling, and community impact as the organization celebrates its new name and renewed mission to promote food equity.

Guests will enjoy an evening of food, drinks and entertainment while supporting the market’s mission to expand food access, uplift local businesses, and strengthen the local food economy.

The 5K and 1.5-mile run/walk event has raised nearly $383,500 for the hospital's School Nurse Program, which provides vital medical support to students throughout Lakeshore communities.

Again produced by the visionary teams at Lightswitch and Upstaging, ENLIGHTEN will feature updated, choreographed lighting and music experiences and incorporate unique sculptures and water features along the one-mile outdoor path. 

92 youth were placed with 40 local employers this summer throughout Allegan, Barry, Ionia, Kent, Montcalm, Muskegon and Ottawa counties as part of the Ascend Youth Career Readiness program.

Nominees for the 10Best are chosen by a panel of relevant experts, including editors from USA TODAY and 10Best.com, expert contributors and industry sources.

The promotion is created to inspire parents to have a conversation about substance abuse prevention with their child.

Colleagues remember her for her energy, positivity, and unwavering support for others.

The event is part of a year-round effort to raise funds and promote lifesaving CPR education throughout West Michigan.

The approved budget totals $668 million across all funds.

The newly created leadership role has been established to oversee all aspects of programming.

She will oversee nursing strategy and operations across the statewide health system, with a focus on clinical excellence, workforce development, patient safety, and operational efficiency.