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Displaying items tagged: Lakeshore Advantage Corp

Sunday, 26 February 2023 18:39

Wastewater pipeline to spur agribiz growth plans in West Michigan

A new 20-mile pipeline more than a decade in the making will support growth plans for multiple West Michigan agribusinesses that have been hampered by limited wastewater infrastructure.

Published in Economic Development
Sunday, 29 January 2023 18:26

People in the news: Jan. 30, 2023

A roundup of promotions, new hires, advancements and award winners in West Michigan.

Published in Talent
Monday, 09 January 2023 13:44

MiBiz on WOOD-TV8: Report tracks growth for lakeshore companies despite challenges

Economic development organization Lakeshore Advantage Corp. last month released a report highlighting growth among companies in Allegan and Ottawa counties despite ongoing labor and supply chain headwinds.

Published in Economic Development

Monday, 02 January 2023 17:23

Lakeshore companies experienced growth despite talent, supply chain challenges in 2022

Executives from 120 companies in Allegan and Ottawa counties overwhelmingly reported positive growth in 2022, despite continuing challenges they face when it comes to attracting talent and supply chain disruptions. 

Published in Economic Development
Sunday, 18 December 2022 18:00

Ottawa Co. leaders worry about attracting, retaining talent with incoming ‘Ottawa Impact’ majority

Roger Bergman and Doug Zylstra are preparing for a new term on the Ottawa County Board of Commissioners unlike any other.

Published in Economic Development
Sunday, 20 November 2022 18:30

Construction firms worry labor availability may disrupt major project pipeline

Ahistoric influx of federal stimulus and infrastructure funding, combined with the state’s full-court press for large battery manufacturing plants, is on a collision course with a widespread construction labor shortage.

Published in Manufacturing


Friday, 18 November 2022 12:18

Ottawa Co. considers 24 projects for $31.5M in federal ARPA funding

Ottawa County officials are considering a plan to redirect $12.5 million in reserves to fund the full number of projects prioritized for federal stimulus funding.

Published in Economic Development
Sunday, 06 November 2022 20:00

Gun Lake Tribe kicks off planning to develop 2.75-mile stretch of U.S. 131 frontage

WAYLAND TWP. — The Match-E-Be-Nash-She-Wish Band of Pottawatomi Indians, or Gun Lake Tribe, plans to transform hundreds of acres of property north of Gun Lake Casino into a massive development that could include retail, health care, housing and manufacturing, MiBiz has learned.

Tuesday, 18 October 2022 16:21

Economic developers inventory top 10 large West Michigan properties to help lure projects

Three economic development organizations serving a 13-county region in West Michigan have narrowed nearly 150 properties down to 10 sites that would be suitable for potentially large industrial or advanced manufacturing projects.

Published in Economic Development

Sunday, 09 October 2022 19:33

People in the News: Oct. 10, 2022

People in the News: A roundup of new hires, promotions and awards in West Michigan.

Published in Talent
Wednesday, 05 October 2022 13:12

West Mich. wastewater pipeline lands $60M in state funding to support agribiz expansion

A wastewater pipeline expansion project that local leaders and company executives say is crucial for agribusiness expansion in Ottawa and Muskegon counties has received $60 million in state funding.

Published in Food/Agribusiness
Wednesday, 24 August 2022 15:06

Lakeshore Advantage seeks proposals for spending federal pandemic relief on business stabilization

Economic development organization Lakeshore Advantage Corp. is seeking proposals for using a portion of federal American Rescue Plan Act funding to support local businesses.

Published in Economic Development


Friday, 19 August 2022 12:14

Metal Flow plans $7.2M expansion in Holland Township

HOLLAND TWP. — Metal Flow Corp. is adding a 60,000-square-foot facility adjacent to its existing Holland Township location to accommodate growth from the deep draw stamping company’s technology investments.

Published in Manufacturing
Sunday, 31 July 2022 18:19

Lakeshore automation firm doubles in size as labor challenges push demand

Asmall West Michigan custom automation provider is doubling in size as manufacturers struggle with worker shortages and seek to introduce less labor-intensive components to their operations.

Published in Manufacturing
Tuesday, 26 July 2022 19:26

Holland voters to decide broadband internet bond proposal

HOLLAND — City of Holland voters heading to the polls next week will determine whether to allow the city to bond for up to $30 million to build out a publicly owned, fiber broadband internet network.

Published in Economic Development

Sunday, 17 July 2022 18:29

Ottawa Co. plans to deploy $57M in federal relief funding for ‘long-term success’

Ottawa County looks to put $57 million in one-time federal pandemic relief funds toward what county Administrator John Shay calls “transformational” projects that can make a difference.

Published in Economic Development
Monday, 06 June 2022 14:43

West Mich. higher ed sees major recent leadership turnover

West Michigan colleges and universities saw significant leadership turnover during the spring, bringing in a new crop of presidents as workforce development proves crucial during a widespread talent crunch.

Published in Talent
Tuesday, 31 May 2022 15:44

Hudsonville Ice Cream, Coastal Container plan Holland expansions totaling $87.7M

Two newly announced business expansions in Holland are poised to generate $87.7 million in private investment and bring 138 new jobs to the area.

Published in Manufacturing

Wednesday, 18 May 2022 11:01

Walters Gardens plans $9.15M expansion at Zeeland Twp. nursery

ZEELAND TWP. — Walters Gardens Inc. is investing $9.15 million to expand its operations in Zeeland Charter Township with a new 40,000-square-foot greenhouse.

Published in Food/Agribusiness
Monday, 16 May 2022 09:02

Holland startup incubator offers much-need physical space for entrepreneurs

HOLLAND — The launch of a brick-and-mortar startup incubator in downtown Holland is the latest effort to cultivate a thriving tech community in the lakeshore city.

Published in Small Business
Sunday, 24 April 2022 18:35

People in the News: April 25, 2022

Here is the MiBiz People in the news report for April 25, 2022 

Published in Talent

Sunday, 30 January 2022 19:00

MiBiz Growth Report: January 31, 2022

Here is the MiBiz Growth Report for January 31, 2022.

Published in Economic Development
Sunday, 16 January 2022 18:30

State programs aim to boost talent needed for Industry 4.0 adoption

Economic development organization Lakeshore Advantage Corp. launched an Industry 4.0 readiness poll last year to get an idea of how small and mid-size manufacturers viewed and used advanced technology within their operations.

Published in Manufacturing
Sunday, 16 January 2022 18:00

Biz groups quiet on economic implications of abortion restrictions

The longstanding U.S. Supreme Court ruling in Roe v. Wade, which has protected abortion access before fetal viability for 49 years, is set to be directly challenged this year. 

Published in Economic Development

Sunday, 19 December 2021 05:45

Economic development official seeks a shovel-ready, talent-rich lakeshore

As the president of Lakeshore Advantage Corp., the economic development organization for Allegan and Ottawa counties, Jennifer Owens is on the frontlines of newly ramped up efforts to land major projects in Michigan. Owens is part of statewide coalitions pushing for more tax incentive tools, which could help in landing new tenants at potential industrial sites on her lakeshore turf.

Published in Economic Development
Wednesday, 15 December 2021 11:21

Lawmakers finalize $1.5B in support for large, small businesses in year-end session

State lawmakers have passed $1.48 billion in additional spending to provide incentives for major economic development projects and relief for small businesses hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Published in Economic Development
Thursday, 02 December 2021 12:22

New economic development coalition calls for change to help Michigan compete

Nearly two dozen economic development and trade organizations have formed the Winning Michigan Jobs coalition with the goal of helping the state regain a competitive edge for new jobs and investments.

Published in Economic Development

Sunday, 21 November 2021 18:50

The Right Place expands economic development reach to Mason, Mecosta counties

Regional economic development organization The Right Place Inc. is expanding its services to two new West Michigan counties while working with existing partners to develop full-time business attraction efforts.

Published in Economic Development
Sunday, 21 November 2021 17:20

GROWTH CLUSTER: Food processing sector, supply chain ramps up to meet demand

With a $205 million expansion project in Holland Charter Township, frozen foods producer Request Foods Inc. is essentially doubling down on its commitment to the region where it got its start more than three decades earlier. 

Published in Food/Agribusiness
Sunday, 24 October 2021 19:00

Wave of e-commerce growth pushes Jenison thermal packaging maker to expand

JENISON — With brisk business in two surging market segments, Cellulose Material Solutions LLC is investing in expanding its operations and beefing up production capacity.

Published in Manufacturing

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