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News for Community
Thursday, January 23, 2020DISHER—a nationally-ranked product development, talent recruitment, and business consulting firm based in Zeeland, Michigan, is celebrating its 20th anniversary. The firm has helped hundreds of Fortune 500 companies, Tier suppliers, and organizations of all types develop high-impact people, products, and processes from a diverse set of industries. DISHER began in January of 2000 by Jeff ...read moreCategories: Community
Thursday, January 23, 2020Holland, MI – The Big Give is back! On Saturday, February 1, Downtown Holland will be thanking the community for their support in a BIG way! That day, over 30 Downtown Holland businesses will be donating 15% of all sales to non-profit organizations all day long. Each participating shop and restaurant will be selecting a deserving organization that they're passionate about supporting. The more ...read moreCategories: Community
Monday, January 20, 2020Categories: Community
Monday, January 20, 2020January 16, 2020 – Greater Ottawa County United Way is proud to announce that it has raised 70% of its $2.2 million goal for the 2019-2020 annual community campaign. This year, United Way is also tracking the number of people impacted by our work. The amount raised so far will reach nearly 48,000 people in the county. United Way’s goal is to raise enough money by mid-March to reach 65,000 people ...read moreCategories: Community
Monday, January 20, 2020&##127926;One of our New SURGE/WCC Startup Members, @SolisMatica is small, but they are thinking big &##127926; Since funding for the arts has been dropping since the Great Recession, @SolisMatica decided to sponsor a HUGE upcoming Jazz concert and clinic at West Ottawa High School. Come on the journey and help support the arts for our kids. Tickets here : https://bit.ly/2tBSvbfCategories: Community
Monday, January 20, 2020Holland, MI – Resilience: Advocates for Ending Violence (formerly Center for Women in Transition) is proud to announce the appointment of three new Board Members. Joining the Board of Directors are Ortencia Bos, Tina Fierro, and Lana Zarlenga, MD. “We are thrilled to welcome these three incredible women to our organization. Their knowledge and skills will enhance our capacity to achieve our ...read moreCategories: Community
Monday, January 20, 2020January 20, 2020: The Holland Museum will host representatives from Priority Health, Spectrum Health and the Urban League of West Michigan for a panel discussion on health equity and disparities on Thursday, February 6 at 6:30pm. Disadvantaged populations experience healthcare disparities in their delivery, quality and accessibility. Inequities exist in the presence of disease, health outcomes, ...read moreCategories: Community
Thursday, January 16, 2020Fusion Graphic Consultants is proud to announce our partnership with Grant Me Hope. We have produced over 400 videos in the past 5 years and are getting children adopted and foster homes. We air them on 4 stations in Michigan and 3 stations in Ohio. If you are interested in adoption, please visit grantmehope.org for more information.Categories: Chamber, Community, General News Article, Press ReleaseThursday, January 16, 2020Experienced business leaders join governing board 01/14/2020 // ZEELAND, MICH – Lakeshore Advantage announces the appointment of three new members to its Board of Directors. Joining the board are Scott Lubbers, Vice President, Fifth Third Bank; Jeff Stutz, EVP and Chief Financial Officer, Herman Miller; and Sandra Trammell, Assistant Vice President, HR & Support Services, Holland Hospital. “We ...read moreCategories: CommunityThursday, January 16, 2020GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., January 14, 2020 — Allegiant ( NASDAQ: ALGT ) today announces service from Grand Rapids to Los Angeles, Boston, and Austin, Texas. To celebrate, the company is offering one-way fares on the new routes as low as $33.* “We’re very excited to expand our presence in Grand Rapids by offering service to three of the most in-demand travel destinations in the country,” said Drew ...read moreCategories: CommunityThursday, January 16, 2020Grand Rapids, Mich., 1/14/2020 – WOOD TV8 is excited to announce a familiar face will be returning to your screens, Michele DeSelms will become the Community Strategy Manager at WOOD TV. This is an important role that includes the Connecting with Community brand and partnerships, as well as non-profit alliances and community outreach projects. DeSelms will help shape the future of the community ...read moreCategories: CommunityThursday, January 16, 2020WEST OLIVE — It started with phone calls. It was the mid-2000s, and something was amiss with the water wells in Allendale Township’s Highland Trails subdivision. Homeowners were complaining of low water pressure or even dry faucets. Then, area farmers chimed in – soybean leaves had been ‘burned’ because their irrigation water was salty. These reports were concerning, especially since Ottawa ...read moreCategories: CommunityThursday, January 16, 2020Elizabeth Jeffers, MD, general surgeonZEELAND, MI, January 5, 2020—Spectrum Health Medical Group and Spectrum Health Zeeland Community Hospital are pleased to welcome Elizabeth Jeffers, MD, to the medical staff. Dr. Jeffers has joined Spectrum Health Medical Group General Surgery, located at 588 East Lakewood Boulevard in Holland. She will be providing general surgery services, with a special ...read moreCategories: CommunityThursday, January 16, 2020Categories: CommunityThursday, January 16, 2020In 2017, with the completion of the Woonerf project, the City of Zeeland introduced a seasonal synthetic skating rink to make winters even more wonderful! The rink is located at the Elm Street Park; the corner of Elm and Cherry Streets. This year, to complement the skating rink and provide the public better access to skating as a winter activity, the City is launching an ice skate rental ...read moreCategories: Community
Thursday, January 09, 2020Please join the Holland Area Arts Council for a sizzling evening of amazing hors d’oeuvers, fiery libations, and cool jazz! This event showcases our unique programing, celebrates new partnerships, and unveils the 2020 line up of classes and events. The Arts Council’s mission is to educate, engage and challenge the community through the arts. We have curated a full schedule of dynamic exhibits, ...read moreCategories: Community
Thursday, January 09, 2020FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 8, 2020 The following news advisory is being distributed by the Kent County Health Department on behalf of Spectrum Health, Metro Health – University of Michigan Health and Mercy Health. Contacts: Beth Cranson Amy Rotter Spectrum Health ...read moreCategories: Community
Monday, July 01, 2019Press Release Custer bolsters its West Michigan presence with two new working showrooms July 1, 2019 at 12:01 AM EDT Custer, Inc. Expands Its Capacity as West Michigan’s Primary Steelcase Dealership to Holland and Kalamazoo, Michigan. West Michigan businesses and architecture and design community can now experience Custer’s commitment to empowering people to do their best work though ...read moreCategories: Press Release, Community