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A local startup company supported by Lakeshore Advantage and our SURGE entrepreneurial efforts...
April 30, 2020 in News
Allendale Charter Township is seeking assistance for engineering services for the following CDBG...
April 29, 2020 in Blog
Lakeshore Advantage President Jennifer Owens shares an inside look into leading a team through...
April 21, 2020 in News
LAKESHORE ADVANTAGE SHARES BUSINESS IMPACT ANALYSIS REPORT Data points to necessity of returning...
April 20, 2020 in Blog
Op-Ed by Jennifer Owens regarding saluting manufacturing essential workers in this critical time,...
March 27, 2020 in News
Lakeshore Advantage was awarded by Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) the...
March 24, 2020 in Blog
UPDATED 3/24/20 FAQ: Families First Coronavirus Response Act
March 23, 2020 in Event
Hear the latest updates from a cross-disciplinary team on the current situation surrounding COVID...
March 23, 2020 in News
How to Be Prepared in the Case of a Shelter in Place Order
March 19, 2020 in Blog
Everything a Small Needs to Know to Apply for SBA Disaster Relief loans ASAP
March 18, 2020 in News
Lakeshore Advantage president Jennifer Owens chronicles her team's journey assisting West MI...
March 18, 2020 in Event
Entrepreneurial Support Organization (ESO) Showcase
March 16, 2020 in Blog
Governor Whitmer temporarily expand eligibility for unemployment benefits
March 14, 2020 in News
COVID-19 Resources for Business
March 12, 2020 in Event
Join Lakeshore Advantage Investors for our Quarterly series program and learn about a topic that...
March 12, 2020 in News
"West Michigan has been our home since the very beginning, and as we expand availability of...
March 11, 2020 in Event
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SURGE Days at the Treehuis Let’s Cowork Together!
March 05, 2020 in Event
A hiring event for 2,000 High School Students & 100 Local Employers!
March 02, 2020 in Event
Culture & Coffee - Navigating Japan
February 28, 2020 in Event
Techstars Startup Weekend Grand Rapids Feb 28 - March 1
February 20, 2020 in News
Company investing nearly $1.3 million to increase manufacturing space
February 07, 2020 in News
Employer Registration Now Open for the 2020 Senior Expo
February 03, 2020 in News
Jim Brooks and Dick Haworth Honored as Lakeshore Advantage's Visionary Awardees
January 30, 2020 in Event
The Lakeshore Advantage Annual Meeting is a gathering of senior-level business leaders,
January 17, 2020 in News
Perrigo is investing $13.6 million in Holland Charter Township, expanding their existing location...
We had the pleasure of supporting these 21 projects in 2019
January 16, 2020 in Event
We have a lot of new and exciting opportunities in store for SURGE 2020!
January 15, 2020 in News
Experienced business leaders join governing board.
January 15, 2020 in Blog
In 2019, Lakeshore Advantage supported 21 successful expansion, relocation or retention projects...
December 18, 2019 in Surge
Read about our region's thriving entrepreneurial ecosystems news and events in our SURGE E...
November 13, 2019 in Surge
Join us November 20th to celebrate our first BoostCamp cohort.
November 13, 2019 in Event
Recognizing the First SURGE Boostcamp Cohort.
November 11, 2019 in Event
This Investors Only reception will bring together business and community leaders from the...
October 30, 2019 in Blog
Mentorship: Don’t Wait. Do the Right Thing for You and for Others
October 18, 2019 in Blog
Ready, Set, Customers!By Amanda Chocko, Director of SURGE powered by Lakeshore Advantage ...
October 17, 2019 in Event
Join us for our October meetup at the historic Holland Museum.
October 08, 2019 in News
Big Dutchman and Tric Tool investing over $1 million, creating 29 jobs
September 30, 2019 in Blog
Opening Doors So Students Can Discover Manufacturing
September 30, 2019 in Event
A celebration of modern manufacturing meant to inspire the next generation of manufacturers.
September 19, 2019 in News
REPORT SHOWS EMPLOYERS ARE GROWING IN A HEALTHY REGIONAL ECONOMYLakeshore Advantage analysis of...
ITB PACKAGING EXPANDING IN HOLLANDITB Packaging announced a $3.5M dollar expansion creating at...
September 17, 2019 in News
PLASCORE EXPANDING IN ZEELANDPlascore’s near $6M dollar expansion is expected to create...
September 02, 2019 in Event
Make some noise for the businesses and workers of West Michigan! Bring the family, earplugs, and...
August 22, 2019 in Blog
Now for the NextBy Beth Blantion, Vice President of Engagement, Lakeshore Advantage A...
August 22, 2019 in News
NOW FOR THE NEXT FUND CREATED FOR FUTURE ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITYNew Advisory Committee Holds...
August 12, 2019 in Blog
Bridging the Gap Between Today’s Professionals and Tomorrow’s Talent The...
August 08, 2019 in News
ALLENDALE-BASED BIZSTREAM ANNOUNCES INVESTMENT AND GROWTHBizStream investing over $500,000 in...
August 05, 2019 in Surge
SURGE startup receives $200K Small Business Innovation and Research grant 8/5...
July 23, 2019 in Blog
When I left my economic development role in Ann Arbor, one of the things I missed the most...
July 18, 2019 in News
Mead Johnson and Hudsonville Creamery investing more than $68 million
July 17, 2019 in News
ARTISAN MEDICAL DISPLAYS EXPANDS IN ZEELAND CHARTER TOWNSHIPCompany investing nearly $1.8 million...
July 02, 2019 in News
BoostCamp Applications Now Being Accepted Is there technology on the shelf at your company, or...
June 21, 2019 in News
TOP FIVE TOP IDEAS CHOSEN FOR 5X5 NIGHT BUSINESS IDEA COMPETITIONFive Experienced Judges Will...
June 20, 2019 in Event
Please join us for an evening of hearing from local innovators and supporting West Michigan...
June 12, 2019 in News
DEWYS MANUFACTURING INC. EXPANDS IN WRIGHT TOWNSHIPDeWys Manufacturing is investing $6.9 million...
June 06, 2019 in News
5x5 NIGHT BUSINESS IDEA COMPETITION TO BE HELD AT GENTEX $5,000 prize for winning...
This Michigan Smart Coast Summer Series is open to all college age students and interns who are...
May 30, 2019 in Event
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May 29, 2019 in Surge
LOCAL MEDICAL STARTUP MANUFACTURER LOOKING TO CHANGE HOW SURGEONS ARE TRAINED Encoris, a...
May 18, 2019 in Blog
TPM (Talent Pipeline Management)By Angela Huesman, Chief Operating Officer, Lakeshore...
May 08, 2019 in Blog
Ensuring Current and Future Generations Want to Live and Work in Our Vibrant Economy By Jennifer...
May 03, 2019 in Event
What does it take to grow a starup business from a big idea to a profitable venture? Each path to...
April 16, 2019 in News
Royal Technologies announced a $23 million-dollar expansion and MFP Automation Engineering...
April 10, 2019 in News
4/10/2019//HOLLAND, MI- On a day that is consumed with testing high school underclassmen...
March 26, 2019 in Blog
All in all, Ottawa County is a good place. The County government does an excellent job of...
March 07, 2019 in News
Composite Builders is investing $340,000 in Ottawa County, creating 15 jobs
February 26, 2019 in Blog
The Mayor’s Roundtable event is an annual display of the partnership between the ...
February 21, 2019 in Blog
The phrase, “TED talk” evokes a blacked-out stage, a bright spotlight, the color...
February 15, 2019 in News
Lakeshore Advantage welcomes two new board members and a director of entrepreneurial programming
January 30, 2019 in News
Lakeshore Advantage partnered with the MEDC to support $2 million investment
January 28, 2019 in Blog
Going through the January issue of Allegan County’s Chamber & Business News, the...
January 25, 2019 in Blog
West Coast Chamber and Lakeshore Advantage hosted an Executive Roundtable discussion with...
January 23, 2019 in Blog
Rich Lievense and Garth Deur presented from an angel investor, business leader perspective on...
January 22, 2019 in News
1/22/2019 // ZEELAND, MICH – Rich Currie, Welding Instructor for Allegan County Area...
January 09, 2019 in News
Primary employer private investment more than doubled over last year in the region
December 20, 2018 in News
Awardee will be announced at Lakeshore Advantage Annual Meeting Jan 18
December 05, 2018 in Blog
SURGE provides a gift guide to gift locally from Western Michigan Startups.
November 28, 2018 in Blog
Link to the presentation
November 27, 2018 in Blog
Submissions Due December 10
November 14, 2018 in Blog
Raise your hand if you like knowing your options.
November 01, 2018 in Blog
Service providers and startups received awards for their support and achievements
October 30, 2018 in Blog
Andy Johnston of the Grand Rapids Chamber of Commerce spoke to the Lakeshore Advantage board of...
September 28, 2018 in News
Report shares vital stats of expanding companies, expansion investment and barriers to growth in...
September 26, 2018 in Blog
Keep moving on those road construction projects!
One in four jobs in West Michigan is in manufacturing. These jobs pay higher wages on average...
September 25, 2018 in News
Company invests $1.6 million in production facilities
September 20, 2018 in Blog
The Zeeland Interchange BL I-196 improvements were catalyzed through efforts led by Lakeshore...
September 06, 2018 in Blog
Summer has brought many changes and opportunities for our team. Here is a summary to catch you up...
Community based learning to reach full student potential. Will you join us?
August 29, 2018 in News
Jennifer Owens recently completed a two-week executive education course developed by four partner...
August 15, 2018 in Blog
By Colleen Jones, economics student at University of Michigan and guest blogger
August 06, 2018 in News
Lakeshore Advantage and Zeeland-based Gentex have finalized an agreement making Gentex the first...
August 03, 2018 in Blog
Jennifer Owens shares about the community's values and their impact on kindergartners.
July 31, 2018 in Blog
A reflection on the importance of supporting our future workforce, from a mother's perspective.
July 27, 2018 in Blog
July 18, 2018 in News
JR Automation, a manufacturer of custom automation technologies, is expanding its facilities in...
June 25, 2018 in Blog
A letter to the editor regarding Trendway, Trans-Matic and Haworth all celebrating milestone...
June 25, 2018 in News
Come join our team to extend business support services in Allegan County!
June 04, 2018 in Blog
Here are some highlights and takeaways from the Mobility Looking Forward Forum hosted at Yanfeng...
June 04, 2018 in News
Allegan County chooses Lakeshore Advantage as economic development partner
May 29, 2018 in Surge
Rich Lievense and Garth Deur presented from an angel investor, business...
May 25, 2018 in News
Bekins breaks ground on their Coopersville expansion
March 26, 2018 in Blog
This is a recap of the Looking Forward Forum event on the topic of Comparative Communities, held...
March 12, 2018 in Blog
Also printed in the Holland Sentinel as part of the Holland-Hope College Sustainability Institute...
February 14, 2018 in News
Lakeshore Advantage coordinated fund matching efforts between the local units of government and...
February 02, 2018 in News
Project allows $54.5 million in business investments and 70 new jobs to be created in the area
January 31, 2018 in News
Eighteen expansion projects resulted in $90+ million in private investment and 650+ new jobs
January 22, 2018 in News
Dave Koster and Tim Hemingway received the Lakeshore Advantage Visionary Award at the Lakeshore...
January 15, 2018 in News
Award recipient to be announced at Lakeshore Advantage Annual Meeting January 19th.
December 21, 2017 in News
Amount awarded is nearly double from last year, and will increase skills of area employees.
December 15, 2017 in Blog
I couldn’t be more inspired by one incredible man. When times get tough or I need a push forward,...
November 09, 2017 in News
The Housing Next Leadership Council has hired Ryan Kilpatrick as its first Director.
October 24, 2017 in News
Hutt Logistics and Hutt Trucking has completed the expansion of their Hudsonville, Mich...
October 04, 2017 in Surge
Entrepreneurs, investors and other members of the Holland business community gathered at Cento...
September 20, 2017 in News
Expansion supports aerospace customer growth and creates 10-15 new jobs
September 13, 2017 in News
Expansion includes building, equipment and land improvements and creates 30 new jobs
September 12, 2017 in News
West Michigan Lakeshore Region Outpaces US Midwest in business growth, sales and R&D
August 30, 2017 in News
The Housing Next Leadership Council has been formed to focus on increasing units of affordable...
August 21, 2017 in Surge
According to the study, recent trends show the quality of life in West Michigan makes the area a...
August 14, 2017 in News
Largest sponsorship, largest attendance expected at the first ever MEDA meeting in Holland, MI.
August 03, 2017 in News
In 2016, 34 Ottawa County employers received over $1.37 million to upgrade the skills of new and...
June 26, 2017 in News
Next opportunity for interns: Coffee and Conversation Young Leaders Panel Thursday, June 29.
June 20, 2017 in News
Powered by Lakeshore Advantage, this new offering describes entrepreneurial services.
June 01, 2017 in News
The Michigan Smart Coast Summer internship series is underway.
May 25, 2017 in News
5x5 Night business idea competition will be held Wednesday, May 31st, 5:00pm at Haworth
May 19, 2017 in News
Public voting open through May 22nd, May 31st Event open to the public.
March 28, 2017 in News
Coopersville, Michigan –Continental Dairy Facilities, LLC and Fairlife LLC, announced...
March 27, 2017 in News
Read Holland SmartZone Board Chair Craig Hall's take on the entrepreneurial progress on the...
March 15, 2017 in News
View full Consumers Energy "Energy Ready" assessment here. Ottawa County...
March 08, 2017 in Blog
Genesis Trailers builds galvanized trailers to get your boat in the water. They are located by...
March 06, 2017 in Blog
The ClientGentex Corporation is a global, high technology electronics company that is managed by...
February 15, 2017 in News
HOLLAND, Michigan — LG Chem Michigan Inc. (LGCMI) said today it will build a 100,000...
January 31, 2017 in News
Zeeland, Michigan – Lakeshore Advantage, the non-profit economic development...
January 19, 2017 in News
Holland, Michigan - Failure:Lab, an international movement with the mission of eliminating...
January 17, 2017 in News
Zeeland, Michigan – Lakeshore Advantage announces the appointment of three new members to...
November 15, 2016 in News
Zeeland, Michigan – Lakeshore Advantage presented Fred Bauer, chairman and CEO of...
November 14, 2016 in News
The Lakeshore Advantage annual meeting celebrated Innovation in Action in our region...
October 05, 2016 in News
JAMESTOWN CHARTER TOWNSHIP, MICH –Injection molded plastic components manufacturer Royal...
October 03, 2016 in News
Zeeland, Michigan – Leaders from Lakeshore Advantage, the City of Grand Rapids and...
September 21, 2016 in News
Holland, Michigan – Business leaders are invited to spend next Friday morning...
August 24, 2016 in News
UPDATE: Click here to see the .pdf Case Study provided by Michigan Economic Development...
Holland, Michigan – For the first time ever, the Michigan Economic Developers...
August 19, 2016 in News
Ottawa County, Michigan – At a time when Ottawa County is experiencing the lowest...
August 05, 2016 in Blog
CLICK HERE TO SEE A VIDEO COMPILATION OF THE TEAM THAT WORKED TOGETHER ON THE KRAFT HEINZ...
June 29, 2016 in News
Holland, Michigan – The call for big ideas is now open. Holland Smartzone, ...
June 28, 2016 in News
HOLLAND, MICH – JR Automation Technologies, LLC, a global leader in custom automation...
May 24, 2016 in Blog
The ClientRequest Foods is a leading co-packer serving the frozen foods market. Offering an array...
May 18, 2016 in News
HOLLAND, MICH – The Kraft Heinz Company (KHC), the world’s fifth largest food company...
May 11, 2016 in News
Jamestown Charter Twp, Michigan – Kent Quality Foods, maker of franks, sausage ...
May 10, 2016 in Blog
by Jennifer Owens, president, Lakeshore Advantage as it appeared in The Holland Sentinel on...