It’s only the ninth such designation in all of Michigan. 

An area hospital announced an expansion of its inpatient unit.

The awards recognize individuals who go above-and-beyond in a service industry position.

As awareness of critical mental health issues in the construction industry grows, West Michigan Works! and its Construction Careers Council, will host Building Minds: A Conference on Mental Health in Construction.

The plan outlines the department’s goals and initiatives

Discover Manufacturing Week allows the region's employers to open their doors to local students, offering facility tours and hosting open houses.

The deadline for submitting comments is August 7.

Listeners are encouraged to make a donation during the event to help continue providing nutritious meals and educational programs to children in need.

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.

The Ottawa County Parks and Recreation Commission is inviting residents to a public presentation of its preliminary strategic plan.

Located at 12240 Fillmore St. in West Olive, the new Family Justice Center will begin services and hearings on July 23.

Residents of all fitness levels are invited to sign up, set goals, and track their activity. Participants are eligible for weekly raffle prizes.

The six-week summer program runs from June 24 to August 6 and provides enriching career readiness opportunities for youth ages 14 to 24 across Allegan, Barry, Ionia, Kent, Montcalm, Muskegon and Ottawa counties.

Lakeshore Visual Arts Collective (LVAC) will transform the Nature Center at Hemlock Crossing County Park into a one-night-only, pop-up art venue.

The project will construct 250 miles of fiber, improving access for nearly 6,000 residents.

American Culinary Federation of Greater Grand Rapids 2023 Chefs of the Year will donate their time and talents to prepare a four-course meal that celebrates the flavors of Grand Rapids.

The annual event provides a dynamic platform for students to engage with industry professionals and participate in interactive experiences across a variety of five high-demand sectors.

Zeeland-based Holstege and Jongekrijg farms have permanently protected the future of their land.

This project is part of the regional Grand River Greenway initiative, which includes a planned route along the Grand River from the Lake Michigan shoreline in Grand Haven to Lowell in Kent County.

According to the report, nearly half of the top high-demand jobs are new additions for 2024.