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Wednesday, January 13, 2021News Release: 1/13/2021
12/14/2020 News Release The Ottawa County Sheriff’s Office is requesting the Media’s assistance in warning the citizens of Ottawa County of the types of fraud and scam complaints that the department receives on a daily basis. The Sheriff’s Office wants to remind all residents that there are many scams that fraudulently solicit money from victims. The Sheriff and/or Sheriff’s Office employees will never contact citizens to request payments for outstanding warrants, bonds, or other court
Tuesday, September 29, 2020LAKESHORE ADVANTAGE AWARDS $3.325M TO 428 SMALL BUSINESSES AND NON-PROFITS - 68% of small business grant funding awarded to women, veteran or minority-owned small businesses
9/29/2020 // ZEELAND, MICH –Lakeshore Advantage, in collaboration with the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) and regional partners, awarded $3.325 million to 428 small businesses and nonprofits in Allegan and Ottawa counties through the Michigan Small Business Restart grant program. Lakeshore Advantage received 887 grant applications with a total monetary request of nearly $9.3 million. Grants awarded ranged from $4,000-$20,000. “We are grateful to the MEDC and all of our state and
Friday, September 11, 2020Grand Valley State University Dean’s List
For Immediate Release - September 11, 2020 Grand Valley State University announces the names of students who were placed on the dean’s list for the Spring and Summer 2020 semester concluding in August. The list includes those students who have maintained a 3.5 grade point average and been enrolled in a minimum of 12 credits. The honor is noted on the students’ official records. Grand Valley is dedicated to providing a rich learning environment for students, offering a wide range of majors and hands-on
Tuesday, August 11, 2020Lakeshore Advantage Receives 887 Restart Grant Applications
LAKESHORE ADVANTAGE RECEIVES 887 RESTART GRANT APPLICATIONS Review committee in place to process applications, awardees to be announced by Sept 20. 8/10/2020 // ZEELAND, MICH –Lakeshore Advantage received 887 Michigan Small Business Restart Grant applications from Allegan and Ottawa County businesses and nonprofits competing for $3.5 million in available funding. Thirty percent of the awards will go to women, minority, and veteran-owned businesses. A review committee of local business and nonprofit
Tuesday, June 16, 2020West Michigan Company Builds Software to Get Employees Safely Back to Work During COVID-19
Allendale, MI - June 16, 2020 - BizStream, a web development company located in Allendale, MI, announced the launch of SymCheck, its new mobile-friendly and affordable COVID-19 symptom identifying software. The product launch comes as Michigan's, and many other states', stay-at-home orders are lifted. A Better Solution with Robust Dashboard and Historical Tracking SymCheck helps employees identify if they are symptomatic of the Coronavirus before they enter the workplace. Unlike state-provided apps, the
Friday, June 12, 2020REPORT SHOWS POSITIVE ECONOMIC TRENDS AS BUSINESSES RETURN TO WORK
REPORT SHOWS POSITIVE ECONOMIC TRENDS AS BUSINESSES RETURN TO WORK Increased operating capacity and high supply chain confidence demonstrates forward motion 6/11/2020 // ZEELAND, MICH – Lakeshore Advantage released a report today demonstrating positive economic trends as companies return to work, with 220 employer responses in the manufacturing, agriculture, wholesale and professional/scientific industries. Lakeshore Advantage polled Allegan and Ottawa county primary employers four times in the last
Monday, May 18, 2020SBA and Treasury Release Paycheck Protection Program Loan Forgiveness Application
SBA and Treasury Release Paycheck Protection Program Loan Forgiveness ApplicationRelease Date: Friday, May 15, 2020Release Number: 20-41Contact: press_office@sba.gov Washington—Today, the Small Business Administration (SBA), in consultation with the Department of the Treasury, released the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) Loan Forgiveness Application and detailed instructions for the application. The form and instructions inform borrowers how to apply for forgiveness of their PPP loans, consistent with
Thursday, April 23, 2020LAKESHORE ADVANTAGE SHARES BUSINESS IMPACT ANALYSIS REPORT
LAKESHORE ADVANTAGE SHARES BUSINESS IMPACT ANALYSIS REPORT Data points to necessity of returning to work, even in gradual capacity. Find full report HERE 4/21/2020 // ZEELAND, MICH – Lakeshore Advantage, alongside nine local chambers of commerce, has been polling Allegan and Ottawa county companies weekly for the past four weeks to quantify the impact of COVID-19 on their businesses. Since the survey began on March 15, 315 unique businesses have participated. Sixty-four percent of respondents said
Thursday, October 10, 2019''Olympics'' event helps students explore high-demand manufacturing careers
"Olympics" event helps students explore high-demand manufacturing careers STAR CRANE AND HOIST OPEN DOORS FOR STUDENT TOURS DURING MANUFACTURING WEEK, SEPT. 29-OCT. 5 Release Date: Saturday, Oct. 5, 2019 Contact: Camara Lewis, 517-930-4928 Student learns how to operate crane Brandon Holstege, a sophomore at Allendale High School, learns how to operate a crane during Manufacturing Week at Star Crane and Hoist. ALLENDALE, Mich. — Star Crane and Hoist hosted its annual Olympics aimed at helping students
Thursday, September 19, 2019Report Shows Employers are Growing in a Healthy Regional Economy
Lakeshore Advantage analysis of 120 company interviews dives into growth areas, barriers and opportunities 9/19/2019 -ZEELAND, Mich. – Employers in Allegan and Ottawa counties are growing in a healthy regional economy, with 73% of employers reporting plans to expand in the next three years, according to the 2019 Economic Update report released today by Lakeshore Advantage. “These conversations require trust between the company leaders, our partners and our team.” said Jennifer Owens, President of Lakeshore
Friday, August 09, 2019BizStream Expands in West Michigan - Company investing over $500K in Ottawa County and creating more than 12 new high paying jobs
BizStream Expands in West Michigan - Company investing over $500K in Ottawa County and creating more than 12 new high paying jobs Allendale, MI - August 8, 2019 - BizStream, a software development company, is constructing a 6,200 square foot expansion at their Allendale Charter Township office and will invest over 500K. The expansion will allow BizStream to comfortably accommodate 50 people in the new space. BizStream anticipates adding 12 new high paying jobs over the next 3 years. Lakeshore
Friday, August 09, 2019Idema Explorers Trail construction continues in Jenison, near Allendale
Idema Explorers Trail construction continues in Jenison, near Allendale Crews have begun construction on a one-mile stretch of 10’ wide pathway within Grand Ravines County Park and along 42nd Avenue in Jenison. This mile of trail will connect Grand Valley State University (GVSU) in Allendale to Grand Ravines. “We are very enthused about this project because it connects the university to our area’s wonderful parks, is safer for students as well as residents, and is one more step in the county’s plan to
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