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Muskegon, MI – Economist, Dr. Paul Isely, presented the annual Muskegon County Economic Forecast for 2023 to over 350 business leaders at the Muskegon Lakeshore Chamber of Commerce’s Business for Breakfast on Friday, January 27. As the effects of the pandemic fade, the nation will continue to see inflation but Muskegon County is on a ...

by Kate Carlson MiBiz MUSKEGON — Parkland Properties President Jon Rooks felt a sense of obligation to purchase the former Shaw Walker Furniture Co. building in Muskegon, where the company now plans a $220 million redevelopment. Parkland Properties plans to convert the 15-acre site with abandoned and blighted industrial buildings into a mixed-use development with 450 to ...

Implementing High-Tech Equipment and Integrated Software Solutions MUSKEGON, MI – Greater Muskegon Economic Development (GMED) is pleased to announce that Rolar Products, a leading provider of precision machined parts for the medical and aerospace industries, has expanded its operations and moved to a new facility at 2076 Northwoods Drive in Egelston Township. Rolar’s new 60,000 ...

Muskegon, MI – The Muskegon Lakeshore Chamber of Commerce will be recognizing six businesses for outstanding performance at the third annual “Business Excellence Awards” Luncheon. This year’s winners set the standard of excellence every day in their business sector.   The 2023 Excellence Award Winners are:   Employer of Choice – Wesco Manufacturing – Smart ...

  Muskegon County has been chosen to receive $93,416 Newaygo County $22,461 and Oceana County will get $16,305 to supplement emergency food and shelter programs in the counties.   The selection was made by a National Board that is chaired by the U. S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency and consists of ...

Happy New Year, or not? With all the positive developments in the area, businesses of all sizes are still struggling in some arena. It may be lack of sales, supply chain issues, outdated technology, not enough workers, viruses, blizzards and leadership burn out. Luckily, business people are resilient! I have been working in and around ...

GMED is working with regional partners to coordinate broadband planning through facilitated information sharing and coordination of outreach efforts.   In November 2022, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) released draft Broadband Maps and is asking for help from states, local communities, and individuals to verify the data through a challenge process. The maps will be ...

Muskegon, MI – The Muskegon Lakeshore Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce new, exclusive cost-saving benefits to their members. As the largest business network in Muskegon County, the Muskegon Lakeshore Chamber of Commerce provides numerous offerings and benefits that serve as a foundation for small, medium and large business to succeed and grow. The ...

Muskegon, MI- The Muskegon Lumberjacks have been sold to former IHL Turner Cup Champion, Peter Herms. The United States Hockey League approved the sale of the team to Muskegon Lumberjacks Hockey Club LLC on Friday, concluding an eight-year ownership stint for BC Hockey LLC owned by Dan Israel, Bob Kaiser and Andy Appleby.  Additionally, the Lumberjacks announced on ...

$60 million in SOAR Funding Approved by Senate and House Appropriations Committees MUSKEGON, MI – Greater Muskegon Economic Development (GMED) and Lakeshore Advantage, in partnership with Muskegon County, announced today that the Michigan State Legislature has voted to approve the Southeast Regional Force Main infrastructure expansion project. The Michigan Strategic Fund board voted on October ...