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Funding rescinded for Muskegon State Park improvements, project on hold
The planned improvements included paving a deteriorating gravel parking lot, replacing temporary guest service tents with permanent facilities featuring accessible restrooms, and upgrading outdated electrical infrastructure.
Employers secure $6.4M to train and advance workforce
The grants will help train, develop and retain more than 2,968 workers, including 880 new hires, 778 apprentices, and 1,310 incumbent workers.
Brewery introduces a new era of non-alcoholic beer
Tasting notes include smooth bready malt, citrusy hops, moderate sweetness, a touch of bitterness, and a crisp finish.
Hotels offering holiday and New Year's Eve events
Events include family-friendly entertainment, upscale dinners, and late-night celebrations.
New collaborative program aims to improve emergency care
The initiative is a new model for community health and safety and is the first of its kind in West Michigan.
Tickets to Tony Award® winning Best Musical now on sale
The performance is based on the seminal novel by S.E. Hinton and Francis Ford Coppola’s landmark motion picture.
Nonprofit seeks youth for digital storytelling advisory council
The council is open to high school students who are passionate about digital media, storytelling, or career exploration.
R&D facility saved through public-private partnership, earns award
The statewide honor celebrates outstanding achievements in talent development and economic resiliency through public-private collaboration.
Holiday light display receives national recognition
Timed tickets are available for many nights through January 3.
Pair of GVSU standouts earn Athlete of the Year honors
They join two other standout athletes from across the state in receiving this year’s honors.
Intergenerational living initiative advances dementia education and care
The Intergenerational Living Initiative is the culmination of more than two years of research and collaborative development between the Dementia Institute and MSU College of Human Medicine.
New thrift store opens in Caledonia
In the last four weeks, shoppers have come by to purchase hundreds of items, and residents have made more than 350 donation drop-offs.
Parks department to host scavenger hunt
The first participant to find the hidden token at each mystery park will win $250.
Ground breaks on advanced outpatient orthopaedic facility
Once complete, the center will feature eight operating rooms, two procedure rooms, orthopaedic urgent care, clinic space, and occupational therapy.
Health organization names new VP of Advancement
She will lead the organization's advancement strategy, overseeing development, communications, and donor relations to strengthen philanthropic partnerships.
Attorney appointed to Energy Bar Association Midwest Chapter’s board of directors
The EBA is a national organization of attorneys, energy professionals, and regulators that promotes excellence and integrity in the practice of energy law.
Hospital expands wound healing and hyperbaric medicine services
Local patients no longer need to travel out of town for this specialized treatment.
New local app tackles the inefficiencies of professional networking
The new networking app designed to help professionals create meaningful, compatible connections without the awkwardness or inefficiency of traditional networking events.
Wealth management partner elected to national board of directors
He is one of two new board members elected this year following a comprehensive national search and selection process.
Grand Rapids Rise to host empowerment event for middle school girls
Game Changers offers local students in grades 6 through 8 the opportunity to hear from role models who are leading boldly and redefining success on their own terms.
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