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Muskegon, MI —  When most people think of West Michigan Symphony (WMS), they think of concerts—specifically, of its eight-concert series at the Frauenthal Center in downtown Muskegon featuring the 84 professional players of the core orchestra. Yet WMS is about more than its mainstage concerts. With its vision to be a catalyst for a music-infused West Michigan, ...

Event to feature Impact Award presentation honoring Dr. Richard & Nancy Peters MUSKEGON, MI — The Community Foundation for Muskegon County is proud to invite the public to its Annual Gathering, a free community event focused on the theme “Building Tomorrow, Together.” This year’s event will take place on Tuesday, November 19, 2025, at 4:30 p.m. at the Frauenthal Center in downtown Muskegon. The ...

MUSKEGON, Mich. — Muskegon will honor its first responders with a weeklong Community of Heroes Celebration running Jan. 30 through Feb. 6, 2026. The series of events will recognize police officers, firefighters and their families through art, music, sports and community recognition. The celebration begins Friday, Jan. 30, with a Community Heroes Dinner and Recognition Night, culminating ...

HR Smart Session: AI in HR – Recruitment, Engagement, and Cultural Impact Artificial intelligence is transforming every aspect of HR, from recruiting and training to engagement and culture. This session, presented by Brent Yax, CEO, Awecomm, explores how AI tools such as predictive analytics, skills-based hiring, personalized learning, and sentiment analysis are reshaping the employee experience ...

Muskegon, MI — One of West Michigan Symphony’s (WMS) core mantras is Classical Music for Everyone—and how better to show it than with an evening of music chosen by the audience, featuring a guest artist who connects with the audience like no one else in the business. At 7:30pm Friday, November 14, maverick pianist Charlie Albright returns to ...

hackleylibrary.org   –   facebook.com/HackleyPL   –   231-722-8000  askus@hackleylibrary.org   –   316 W. Webster Ave. Muskegon, MI, 49440 Hackley Public Library Hours Main Hackley Library Building Mon-Tues: 9:00 – 7:00 pm Wed-Sat: 9:00 – 5:00pm Torrent House (HPL’s Local History/Genealogy Department) Tues-Sat: 9:00 – 5:00pm   Youth & Teen Programs: Día de Muertos Story Time In-Person at Hackley Library Saturday, ...

Kalamazoo, MICH — Consumers Credit Union celebrated the official ribbon cutting of its new Galesburg office (84 West Michigan Avenue) on Wednesday, October 15, marking a meaningful milestone in the credit union’s continued commitment to serving members across West Michigan. The event welcomed community members, Consumers team members and local partners to commemorate the opening ...

FRUITPORT, Mich. – Costco will open a membership warehouse in Fruitport Wednesday, Oct. 29, at 8 a.m. The 152,000-square-foot warehouse is located at 6110 S. Harvey St., between E. Sternberg and E. Pontaluna roads. Previously, residents of the area had to drive approximately 35 miles southeast to Wyoming, 43 miles southeast to Grand Rapids or ...

Muskegon, MI — A brand-new women-focused event is making its debut in Downtown Muskegon November 14–16, 2025. The inaugural Girlfriends Getaway weekend blends shopping, culture, creativity, and connection—all in the heart of Muskegon’s growing downtown. With a full schedule of activities, exclusive experiences, and the much-anticipated return of the Michigan Makers Market, this event is poised to become an annual ...

Launched in June 2025, the MI Hub for Manufacturers is a one-stop shop for connecting Michigan businesses to events, resources, training and funding LANSING—In June, the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity’s (LEO) Community & Worker Economic Transition Office launched the MI Hub for Manufacturers, a dynamic online platform designed to help local businesses ...