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Recent Bright Spots and News of Note

• Trendway landed a group purchasing contract with Premier. 
• The Going PRO Talent Fund makes awards to employers to assist in training, developing and retaining current and newly hired employees. For a complete program overview and region specific information, please go HERE. 
• Take a brief 5-minute survey and broadband speed test that will help create an accurate map of Internet connectivity in Ottawa County. This data will be leveraged to assist in broadband planning efforts.
• Gentex acquired Guardian Optical Technologies, an Israeli-startup that pioneered a multi-model sensor technology. 
• Perrigo is planning a $2.1B acquisition as they transition to a self-care company. 
• Holland BPW is partnering with Invenergy on a new solar project that will support  300+ jobs over the course of construction in Calhoun County. 
• LendGR’s mission is to empower entrepreneurs who lack the necessary access to support by providing them access to one-on-one technical consulting creating clear and tangible deliverables to grow their business. A great offering of Grand Valley State University, learn more HERE. 
  
• The PMBC Access and Certification Grant – created in November 2020 - is designed to break down barriers preventing Michigan businesses from winning purchase orders. Up to $15,000 in assistance is available to offset 75% of pre-approved expenses per fiscal year. To review the application, go HERE. 
• MedHealth matchmaking is going virtual! Reconnect with the healthcare innovation ecosystem on October 21–22 for one-on-one meetings and quality educational programming. Find out more about this free event HERE. 
  

Thank You, CBRE 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.