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Feature Story Daryl Reece is no stranger to hard work, but the entrepreneur says he has also been blessed to be around good people who treat him well. His line of vodka, Stock Da Bar, debuted in 2019. Rapid Growth

Daryl Reece: Built on hard work, community support, and faith

Shanika P. CarterSunday, January 14, 2024
Feature Story Marisela Sierra won the 2022 Start Garden 100 pitch competition with her Navarro’s Mexican Takeout. Rapid Growth

Start Garden win lifts third-generation restaurateur’s dreams to next level

Shanika P. CarterMonday, October 3, 2022
Feature Story KCAD group photo Rapid Growth

Piecing together a sustainable fashion scene

Sarah SpohnMonday, September 19, 2022
Feature Story Even under the best of conditions, seasonal and migrant farmworkers toil long, exhausting hours in extreme weather conditions, possibly exposed to pesticides.  Rapid Growth

Migrant Legal Aid’s Fair Food Pledge works to alleviate migrant farmworker injustices

Paul R. KopenkoskeyMonday, November 8, 2021
Feature Story Moss Ball carry Zebra Mussels Rapid Growth

Invasive zebra mussels found in aquarium moss products (some in Kalamazoo) prompt national response

Rosemary ParkerMonday, March 15, 2021
Feature Story Dons Flowers and Gifts President Douglas J. Vos and office manager Katie DenHerder prepare to give away 3,500 roses to customers, so they can gift the flowers to friends and family in an effort to lift community spirits during the COVID-19 pandemic. Rapid Growth

Zeeland shop offers free flowers to lift community spirits

by andrea goodellTuesday, October 27, 2020
Feature Story Customer and employee safety remains a priority for businesses in downtown Holland and Grand Haven. Rapid Growth

What businesses need to know about Michigan’s mask mandate

By Peter D. RhoadesThursday, July 16, 2020
Feature Story Visitors to Holland fill the sidewalks with the reopening of downtown. Rapid Growth

Hope for recovery stirs as visitors flock to reopened Lakeshore downtowns

By Mike LozonMonday, June 22, 2020
Feature Story Kelly Raterink talks to customers. Rapid Growth

Pandemic’s effect on meat processing, supply steers customers to locally-sourced food

By Bev BerensWednesday, June 17, 2020
Feature Story Volunteers built the 80-foot fence that allowed the Curragh Irish Pub to extend its patio. Rapid Growth

‘Village of friends’ gets creative to help downtown Holland restaurant reopen

By Shandra MartinezTuesday, June 16, 2020
Feature Story kristina-county-photo Rapid Growth

Q&A: What businesses need to know ahead of reopening

By Shandra MartinezThursday, May 21, 2020
Feature Story tripel-root-sticker Rapid Growth

‘Heal the Zeel’ campaign rallies community support

By Shanda MartinezTuesday, May 12, 2020
Feature Story With shops and restaurants closed, the sidewalks in downtown Holland lack the usual hustle and bustle of a springtime Saturday. Rapid Growth

Michigan West Coast Chamber foundation announces downtown relief fund

By Shandra MartinezMonday, May 11, 2020
Feature Story Bing Rapid Growth

Published Together: The benefits of flowers for Michiganders' quality of life

By Bing GoeiFriday, April 24, 2020
Feature Story Kathleen Lesher is the owner of the Uptown Gallery & Frame Shop. Rapid Growth

Small businesses remain integral to community amid crisis

By Kathleen Leshner Monday, April 13, 2020
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