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Baskets for Kids campaign tips off
The campaign will celebrate the community's athletic achievements during the high school girls' and boys' basketball season for its third year.
Professional services firm rebrands
According to firm leadership, the brand reinvigoration represents a fresh look and a confident step forward into the future of solutions for businesses and organizations.
Touchdowns for Kids returns for third season
Last year's campaign raised $5,450 to increase access to the healthy food all kids need to thrive.
94 employers awarded $4.8 million in talent grants
The awards will support the training of 919 new hires, 387 new apprentices and 1,263 incumbent workers, significantly boosting job growth, skill development and workforce capabilities across multiple industries.
Youth digital media and career development nonprofit expands leadership
The members bring experience working with companies such as 2K Games, ABC, Adobe Inc., Apple TV+, Coca-Cola, FOX, Fox Corporation, NBC, Netflix, Nike, Inc., Sony Pictures, Spotify, Taco Bell, The Academy Museum of Motion Pictures, The Walt Disney Company and Marvel Studios, and Walmart.
Summer family fun meets career opportunities at Career Fair Carnivals
A series of Career Fair Carnivals throughout West Michigan will offer free food, family-friendly activities, job seeker resources and onsite interviews.
Cardiovascular network marks new milestone
The milestone offers a minimally invasive alternative to open-heart surgery.
Dual family-friendly career events happening in Muskegon
The Health Care Career Fair Carnival and the Career AG-xploration will both be held on Saturday, May 4.
Cardiovascular network achieves milestone with 200th surgery
Dr. Alphonse DeLucia III marked this achievement on April 4. It comes just 18 months after the program's launch in October 2022.
Burning Foot Festival adds craft cider, wine, and liquor for the 9th annual event
The Lakeshore Brewers Guild has partnered with the Michigan Craft Distillers Association, Michigan Cider Association, and Michigan Wine Collaborative for the 9th annual Burning Foot Festival.
Wilson leads Muskegon Chamber into 2024 with positive energy
The Muskegon Lakeshore Chamber of Commerce has appointed new board leadership and a theme for the upcoming year.
Muskegon Community Educational Center named West Michigan Works! Partner of the Year
The award celebrates MCEC’s collaboration in supporting youth through career exploration and work experience.