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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 ...

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 ...

Lively Up Kombucha Goes Big, Celebrating Muskegon Roots with Recent Widespread Sales Muskegon, MI – Greater Muskegon Economic Development is excited to announce that Lively Up Kombucha, a Muskegon-based kombucha company, now has products available in all 125 Meijer stores in Michigan. The company has grown tremendously since its inception in 2017, operating in a ...

The American Pickers are excited to return to Michigan! They plan to film episodes of The History Channel hit television series throughout your area in July 2023. AMERICAN PICKERS is a documentary series that explores the fascinating world of antique “picking” on The History Channel. The hit show follows skilled pickers in the business, as ...

Muskegon, MI (April 24, 2023) – LIFTOFF! will be held on Friday, May 19th, an invitation-only media and partner event to provide a preview of the newest must-play music venue in West Michigan: The Starlight Room. LIFTOFF begins at 6 pm, with an 8 pm showcase presentation. This event will demonstrate the venue’s capabilities and ...

The entities are joining forces to provide expansive access to quality care for more Medicaid beneficiaries across Michigan. Definitive agreement will now undergo regulatory approval process as the partners continue to work through operational details. DETROIT, May 4, 2023 – Health Alliance Plan (HAP), a Michigan-based nonprofit health plan, and CareSource, an Ohio-based nonprofit and ...

Muskegon, MI – The eighth Annual ForeShore Adventure Run, presented by Huntington Bank, is a thrilling 5K adventure run that will take place Saturday, May 20, at Pere Marquette beach in Muskegon, Michigan. The run will feature 25 obstacles that will challenge runners of all ages and skill levels. The event promises to be an unforgettable ...