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Manufacturing leader recognized with Lifetime of Service Award
He was presented with a Lifetime of Service Award for his more than two decades of involvement in regional manufacturing and workforce development efforts.
Mental health nonprofit launches first-ever Run for Mental Health Week, hosts 10-year celebration
The nonprofit will also host an in-person celebration Oct. 6 at City Built Brewing Company.
Partnership supports expansion of in-home care
The partnership will equip clinical and operational teams with technology designed specifically for organizations delivering care across decentralized locations.
Nonprofit expands mental health and suicide prevention training
The $600,000 federal grant comes at a time when organizations across Michigan are looking for additional tools to address mental health needs within their workplaces and communities.
Nonprofit to host an event to celebrate National Astronomy Day
Weather permitting, activities will run from noon to midnight, beginning with solar observing and a self-guided Planet Walk from noon to 5 p.m.
Venture capital fund management firm appoints first CFO
A leading venture capital fund management firm and angel investing trade association, announced the appointment of its first-ever Chief Financial Officer.
AI business selected for Ohio State accelerator program
The Grand Rapids-based business joins the program's fall 2026 cohort, placing it among nine startups selected from thousands of applicants worldwide.
Pottery business celebrates Polish Heritage Month
The business works directly with artists and factories in Poland to bring handcrafted Polish pottery and other Polish products to customers throughout the Midwest.
OpenAI spotlights West Michigan food company
OpenAI sent a film crew to West Michigan this month to tell the story of Zeeland-based Locavana and how the local food company is using artificial intelligence to help farmers and food producers reach customers.
Construction firm names new President
He will lead day-to-day operations and advance the company’s strategic priorities.
Saugatuck Township reopens renovated dog park
The property features 39.5 acres of trails and natural areas, including a five-acre fenced dog park where dogs can exercise and explore off-leash.
Brewery asks community to name its new event space
Community voting is now open to select the name that will represent the new gathering space at the brewery’s historic campus.
Mental health provider becomes the largest to earn dementia accreditation
The accreditation process included specialized education and training for staff focused on understanding dementia, communicating effectively with individuals experiencing memory loss, and providing purposeful, empathetic care tailored to each person.
Manufacturing leader joins regional industry talent council
She brings more than 11 years of human resources and workforce development experience in automotive manufacturing to the regional advanced manufacturing collaborative.
Robotics startup wins $425,000 at Grand Rapids pitch competition
The PitchMI Startup Competition’s Defense & Aerospace semifinal was held at Grand Rapids Civic Theatre.
West Michigan producing just four graduates for every 10 jobs
A new report released finds that West Michigan now produces just four postsecondary graduates for every 10 job openings requiring credentials, a dramatic decline from 2010, when the region produced fifteen graduates for every ten openings.
Museum to host Haunted Museum Adventure After Dark
The one-night fundraiser offers an 18+ experience that includes history-, science-, and culture-themed activities, themed cocktails and mocktails, light bites, and exclusive after-hours access to all three floors of Museum exhibits, including the 1928 Spillman Carousel.
Boutique hotel coming to historic building in Grand Rapids
The project will transform four-and-a-half floors of the landmark building into a design-driven hospitality destination that celebrates the building’s history while introducing new lodging, wellness, dining, and gathering experiences to the heart of downtown Grand Rapids.
New career training option available for Muskegon Area Promise students
Under the partnership, graduates of eligible Muskegon-area high schools — as well as qualifying homeschool graduates — can direct their Promise Scholarship toward Ross's career training programs.
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