This Allegan-based designer and manufacturer of high-quality continuous insulation systems and thermal bridging solutions is adding 16,000 square feet of space to their existing facility, creating 20 jobs. Read the full press release HERE.

Event Recap

Our Vice President of Business Solutions wrote a guest blog for Lakewood Construction on her top three tips for companies looking to expand HERE.

Looking to review the panel discussion from our event? Head over and watch the recording on our YouTube channel HERE.

"There is so much more work to do to increase diversity and open the doors of our community. Recognizing that is the first step. It will take public, private, and non-profit sectors’ efforts, and all of us individually, to make our community a place of choice to live no matter the color of one’s skin or nation of origin."

Read the Full Blog Here

Any Gino Wickman fans out there? Join us on September 23rd at 12:00pm ET for a one-hour webinar with Gino Wickman, founder of the Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS) and author of Entrepreneurial Leap, where Gino will share what he has learned through working with thousands of entrepreneurs.

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"Economic development initiatives like Lakeshore Advantage played a leadership role in transforming West Michigan into the hub of advanced energy storage manufacturing that it is today. As a result, we have access to incredible talent and intellectual capital that few other US cities can claim. Volta was born out of that environment."

Read the Full Interview

Recent Bright Spots and News of Note

Celebrating what makes West Michigan a great place to live, work, learn, grow and start a business.

Holland BPW is reducing their electric rates by over 9%.
Gentex raised their starting wage to $16/hour and added Spanish speaking assembly lines.
VisionQuest, the parent company of Tommy Car Wash Systems, is beginning construction on their $30M headquarters in Holland.
Hardwoods Distribution Inc. acquired Zeeland-based Novo Building Products as of July 31st.
Site Selection magazine has recognized Michigan as a top state for sustainable development.
Calling all small businesses! Entrypoint is now accepting applications for small businesses wanting to be featured on a special edition of The Cackle, Entrypoint's weekly livestream.
Commercial Wealth Management is doubling the size of their space in downtown Zeeland through a $500k grant.
Tyson raised their starting wage to $19.20 an hour and is mandating the COVID-19 vaccine for all employees.
Registration is open for a webinar where financial experts how Michigan exporters can ensure they get paid from international buyers on September 8th at 10:00 am.

Thank You, Impact Fab for Your New Investment in Lakeshore Advantage.

Lakeshore Advantage investor support positively impacts the region's economic health. Contact Beth Blanton at beth.blanton@lakeshoreadvantage.com to learn more.

This news and events update was sent to you as a service of Lakeshore Advantage. We send communications on a regular basis to keep you up-to-date on information that may be helpful to you as a West Michigan primary employer. Please direct questions, comments and future submissions to Kelsey Sivertson at kelsey.sivertson@lakeshoreadvantage.com.

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