Great news! Greater Muskegon Economic Development, Lakeshore Advantage, and The Right Place, Inc., in collaboration with the Michigan Economic Development Corporation, announced that $1.3 million in funding from the Revitalization and Placemaking Program will help spur the development of 7 placemaking projects across the region. The seven projects receiving funding include: ⭐ Steele Street Park, City of Ionia ⭐ Howard City Depot Revitalization and Placemaking Project, Howard City ⭐ Rowan Park Broadway Streetscape, Muskegon Heights ⭐ Saugatuck Township Town Center, Saugatuck ⭐ Holland Bike Park, City of Holland ⭐ Farmer's Market Community Pavilion, Village of Lakeview ⭐Downtown Newaygo Pocket Park, City of Newago Learn more about each project on our website. (fb)

From a lack of professional resources to affordable childcare, employees face many challenges in their day-to-day lives, both in and out of work. HR professionals have the ability to provide support that will help employees thrive in their roles and increase retention in the process. Join us on May 20 from 3-5 at Urban League of West Michigan for our next Talent Learning Lab: Reducing Barriers to Increase Retention. Alison Freas, Erica Harris, Eric D. Brown, MBA, and C. Dennis Triggs, II will host a panel to share the resources and strategies needed to bridge gaps in employee needs. Limited tickets are available, so register now at https://bit.ly/3Swe6cZ. (fb)