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Staff, partners and members of the public alike are encouraged to attend and voice their ideas to help shape the future of Extension. Whether it’s supporting the dedicated professionals who drive the state’s agriculture economy or empowering children to develop leadership skills, helping others is central to the mission of Michigan State University Extension, the ...

Watchdog Cyber and Waterfall Security Partner to assist Michigan-based Manufacturers to securely connect their IT and OT Networks Waterfall Security Solutions is pleased to announce a partnership with Watchdog Cyber. The new partnership will help Watchdog’s manufacturing clients securely connect their IT networks to their industrial OT networks, an important step that will improve the ...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – Family Financial Credit Union is thrilled to announce that they have been awarded the prestigious Dora Maxwell Award for Community Service Achievement by the Credit Union National Association (CUNA). This esteemed recognition places FFCU in 1st place at the state level in their asset size, highlighting ...

Kent and Muskegon County residents have spoken – they’re ready to embrace cleaner energy! More than 100 Kent and Muskegon County residents enrolled in DTE Energy’s CleanVision cleaner energy program – Natural Gas Balance – when the company rolled out a challenge to encourage customers to sign up in August. If more than 100 residents ...

Environmentally Responsible Company Creating a More Sustainable, Green Future for West Michigan Muskegon, MI – Greater Muskegon Economic Development (GMED) announced today that Beacon Recycling is launching a transformative project to bolster its metal recycling capabilities and sustainability efforts in West Michigan. Commemorating its 25th year of recycling metals, paper, and plastic in the region, ...

Today we celebrated the grand re-opening and ribbon cutting celebration for Fast Eddie’s Car Wash and Oil Change located at 2740 Henry Street! The Fast Eddie’s Story Fast Eddie’s currently has 17 locations throughout Michigan. It is a family owned and operated business, spanning over 3 generations. They have been in business for 46 years ...

November 8, 2023 Muskegon, MI – United Way of the Lakeshore (United Way) is excited to announce the launch of ‘LIVE BREWNITED,’ a smooth and flavorful English Pale Ale brewed in collaboration with Pigeon Hill Brewing Company (Pigeon Hill). This partnership gives back to the community, supporting vital programs along the Lakeshore that impact health, ...

Muskegon, MI – Greater Muskegon Economic Development authored a grant on behalf of the Community Foundation for Muskegon County to receive funding for a key demolition and repair project in downtown Muskegon. Both organizations are thrilled to announce today, a generous grant of $25,000 from the Consumers Energy Foundation to advance the restoration efforts of ...

Spring Lake, Michigan – Kathy Moore, Administrative Health Officer and Public Health Director for Muskegon County, was honored as the 2023 ATHENA on the Lakeshore Award Recipient. The announcement was made on October 3 at the annual luncheon celebration, held at the Trillium Catering and Event Center. The ATHENA awards are presented annually to recognize outstanding ...

The Future 15 Awards are an annual recognition from the Muskegon Lakeshore Chamber of Commerce in partnership with JCI Greater Muskegon and WGVU Public Media. This is the 10-year anniversary of the Future 15 Program, with over 150 leaders having been recognized in the last decade. These young professionals are making significant contributions to the ...