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JACKSON, Mich., June 7, 2021 – Consumers Energy is putting the electric vehicle transformation into high gear with a major new program to help businesses statewide transition to carbon-free EVs. Consumers Energy’s new PowerMIFleet program will focus on Michigan businesses, offering expertise and $3 million in rebates for charging locations throughout the state. “Michigan was ...

Muskegon, MI – The Muskegon Lakeshore Chamber of Commerce has hired a new Director of Membership Services. Muskegon native, Tamara Jackson-Gatewood has accepted a key leadership position at the lakeshore’s premier business service organization. Her position will focus on growing and sustaining chamber member and community relationships. This includes actively promoting chamber membership and sponsorship ...

MUSKEGON, MI, May 25, 2021 — Michigan’s Adventure Amusement Park will welcome back guests for the 2021 season on Saturday, May 29, with the debut its new Peanuts® themed kids’ area, Camp Snoopy. New for this season, Camp Snoopy features five new family-friendly rides, Woodstock Express, Camp Bus, Beagle Scout Lookout, Peanuts© Trail Blazers and ...

Muskegon, MI – May 20, 2021 Lange Flooring officially announced that Sonia Gilbert retires effective May 27, 2021. Scott Gilbert and son Nathan Gilbert will assume the primary roles Sonia filled since 2001. Sonia acted as sales, marketing, and operations manager since 2005. She served in the growth and service that Lange Flooring Center has ...

JACKSON, Mich., May 3, 2021 – The Consumers Energy Foundation celebrated Earth Month by providing $500,000 to four projects that will help protect and restore Michigan’s land, water and air. Consumers Energy is committed to building a sustainable future for Michigan. Its Clean Energy Plan eliminates coal and dramatically boosts renewable energy to help achieve net ...

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., April 30, 2021 — More than 50 organizations from across the state signed on to a letter this week calling on Governor Gretchen Whitmer to set a schedule to lift restrictions on indoor meetings and events in Michigan, acknowledging the importance of the vaccine in that process.   “In support of a ...

JACKSON, Mich., April 27, 2021 – Forbes has named Consumers Energy as the top utility company in the country and second overall in Michigan in its latest ranking of “America’s Best Employers for Diversity,” recognizing Consumers Energy’s major effort to be a leading company for diversity, equity and inclusion. Consumers Energy was ranked No. 22 ...

JACKSON, Mich., April 20, 2021 – Consumers Energy is celebrating Earth Week by announcing it has now built the backbone for the still-growing fast charging network for electric vehicles across Michigan. Charging stations that allow emissions-free EVs to power up quickly are in place in 24 locations reaching 250 miles north to south. Over the ...

Muskegon, MI – Best Financial Credit Union (BFCU) is excited to announce the launch of Buy Local Spend Local, a community investment project that encourages its 11,500 members to shop at locally owned businesses. BFCU will randomly reimburse 10 transactions per month of up to $30 each when the member uses the credit union’s debit ...

Muskegon, MI – Greater Muskegon Economic Development (GMED) and the West Michigan Food Processing Association are pleased to announce that construction of a new food processing business incubator is complete and ready for tenants. The 8,000 square foot facility, named “FARM” (Food, Agriculture, Research, Manufacturing Center), is located on the campus of Muskegon Community College ...