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The Holland Sentinel

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Lakeshore businesses want to grow, but need more employees

During an annual survey from Lakeshore Advantage , business executives indicated improved sales numbers but a continued lack of necessary workforce in Ottawa and Allegan Counties. The economic development agency interviewed 140 executives representing the region's primary employers (which total close to 700). The main takeaways from this year's report included: Higher-than-average household incomes: The median household income is $90,502 in Ottawa County and $83,283 in Allegan County, both higher than the state median of $72,875 and national median of $80,734. Growth for employment and GDP: The five-year employment growth rate for the lakeshore region (8.9%) outpaces the state (7.3%), although the national level remains slightly higher at 9.4%. The region’s five-year GDP growth of 15.8% also outpaces the state level of 14% but is lower than the national level of 18.5%. Improved sales numbers: In total, 56.8% of companies surveyed reported an increase in sales, up from 48.5% in 2025. Of the remaining companies, 37.4% said sales remained stable and only 5.8% reported decreasing sales. Improved expansion outlook: More than 35% of surveyed companies reported plans to expand in the next three years, up from 33% in 2025 but still lower than 2024 (37.6%) and 2023 (48.1%). Those numbers

Allegan County, MI · 1d

WWMT

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West Michigan's youngest home buyers find starting the American Dream challenging

WEST MICHIGAN — Gannon Andrews and Hailee Larabee are evidence the "American Dream" of owning a home is not out of reach. However, high interest rates, the high prices of homes and the number of new builds being down make finding a starter home difficult. "Seven offers we went...

Kalamazoo, MI · 21h
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Fox17

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Explore Careers at Bronson Healthcare

Disclaimer: This is sponsored content. All opinions and views are of the advertiser and do not reflect the same of Fox 17. Bronson Health has been serving Southwest Michigan for 125 years, growing into the largest employer in the region with 9,000 employees over 100-plus locations. Bronson Health is a community-owned health system that offers a variety of career opportunities in both clinical and non-clinical roles, with many roles offering on-the-job training and a flexible "Total Rewards" package for each employer's individual needs across medical care, paid time off, paternal leave, and more.

Kalamazoo, MI · 1d
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Realtor.com News & Insights

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Niles Buyers Gain More Options as Inventory Surges and Price Cuts Rise

Niles buyers found more room to negotiate as inventory surged, price cuts climbed, and homes spent more time on the market.

Niles, MI · 1d

mailmaxonline.com

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Flowers Early Learning Names New CEO

SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN’S LARGEST PRESCHOOL PROVIDER NAMES NEW CEO. The largest early care and education agency in Southwest Michigan has named a new leader for only the fourth time in its 54-year history. Kevin Wordelman accepted the role of Chief Executive Officer at Flowers Early Learning (formerly Tri-County Head Start) in August, having previously served as Chief Operations Officer and Human Resources Director for the agency that serves nearly 600 children and families every year.

Van Buren County, MI · 1d

Realtor.com News & Insights

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Elkhart Buyers Find More New Listings as Prices Rise Above the National Trend

Elkhart buyers faced rising prices yet found more fresh listings, and homes moved off the market faster than the national pace.

Elkhart, IN · 3d

wvpe.org

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Wright Industries plans 250 new jobs with $18 million Goshen expansion

Wright Industries is investing $18 million to expand its manufacturing operations in Goshen, with plans to create more than 250 jobs by the end of 2028. The ambulance and specialty vehicle manufacturer purchased the former Wabash National Services campus — a 72-acre property. The company moved into the facility and began production this week.

Goshen, IN · 4d

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Company proposing battery storage facility, data center infrastructure site in South Bend

SOUTH BEND, Ind. (WSBT) — An energy center development could be in South Bend's future. The company nextNRG is planning to develop 27 acres into a data center infrastructure, battery storage, and pharmaceutical site. The multi-million-dollar proposal is in its early stages and the deal has not officially been...

South Bend, IN · 1d

21alivenews.com

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Zimmer Biomet details cost of consolidation efforts

WARSAW, Ind. (Inside INdiana Business) - Warsaw-based Zimmer Biomet Holdings Inc. said its recently announced Manufacturing Network Optimization Plan is anticipated to cost tens of millions of dollars as it consolidates facilities in Indiana, New Jersey and Switzerland. READ ORIGINAL REPORT: Zimmer Biomet details cost of consolidation efforts. In its...

Warsaw, IN · 3d

inkfreenews.com

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Zimmer Biomet Outlines Manufacturing Changes In Warsaw

WARSAW – Zimmer Biomet is restructuring its manufacturing and distribution operations, including plans to consolidate production facilities in Warsaw and move some distribution functions to Indianapolis by the end of 2028. The medical technology company began a broad cost-reduction program in early 2025, with projected pretax expenses of approximately...

Warsaw, IN · 1d

Times-Union Newspaper

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Autocam Medical Celebrates Opening Of New Warsaw Facility With Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony

Investing in people, technology and in the long term is how Autocam Medical was built, and the ribbon-cutting ceremony Monday celebrated its latest investment: a manufacturing facility at 1890 Polk Drive, Warsaw. The family-owned medical device contract manufacturer makes orthopedic implants, spinal implants, precision instruments and orthopedic cutting tools for...

Warsaw, IN · 22h

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First Microsoft data center-related commercial development planned

A developer is asking St. Joseph County officials to rezone the corner of Capital Avenue and Douglas Road to build a small shopping center. It’s the first proposed development aiming to serve employees of the Microsoft data center that’s under construction nearby. The developer will ask the county’s...

St Joseph County, IN · 1d

WNDU

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High prices displace Michiana residents relying on hotels for housing

MICHIANA (WNDU) - Thanks to Notre Dame’s Saturday game against Miami, nearly every hotel room in Michiana is booked at a premium price. Some local residents rely on hotels for housing. Now, they’re priced out of a place to stay. Tori and Richard McCarty and others in Michiana...

Michiana, MI · 5d

WNDU

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Florida company seeks property in South Bend for proposed data center development

SOUTH BEND, Ind. (WNDU) - A Florida-based energy company is looking to acquire a 33-acre property in South Bend for a potential data center development. NextNRG announced Thursday that it signed a nonbinding term sheet to acquire the property from Envision South Bend LLC. The proposed $22 million deal remains subject to definitive agreements and approvals.

South Bend, IN · 3d

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Plan to annex land for future industrial development draws concerns in Plymouth

A largely rural area on the northeast edge of Plymouth could soon be replaced with an industrial district. The Plymouth Common Council is being asked to rezone and annex almost 900 acres for the planned Indiana Innovation Center, being developed by Indiana Tool & Manufacturing. ITAMCO Chairman Gary Neidig says...

Plymouth, IN · 4d

FOX59 / CBS4 Indy

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Ambulance manufacturer expands operations in Goshen

GOSHEN, Ind. – A company that manufactures ambulances and other specialty vehicles plans an expansion in northern Indiana. According to the governor’s office, Wright Industries, established in 2025, has outgrown its 72,000-square-foot facility and will invest $18,000,000 to buy the former Wabash National Services manufacturing facility at 2672 E. Kercher Rd. in Goshen. The company […]

Goshen, IN · 4d

Times-Union Newspaper

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Syracuse Business Gets Alcohol License Renewal After Violation Reviewed

A Syracuse business received approval Thursday from the Kosciusko County Alcoholic Beverage Board for their alcohol license to be renewed after the board reviewed a violation the business had in the past year. The renewal with a violation was held over from the October meeting because no representative of the...

Syracuse, IN · 5d

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Indiana Michigan Power crews replace poles to prevent outages

ELKHART COUNTY, Ind. (WSBT) — As colder weather approaches, Indiana Michigan Power crews are replacing utility poles in Elkhart County to help prevent future outages. The work is part of a year-round effort to strengthen the electric grid before winter storms arrive. Company officials say snow, ice, strong winds...

Elkhart County, IN · 4d

Times-Union Newspaper

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Evie + Mae Holds Ribbon-Cutting With Kosciusko Chamber Of Commerce

WINONA LAKE – Evie + Mae, 801 E. Canal St., Winona Lake, held a ribbon-cutting ceremony with the Kosciusko Chamber of Commerce Thursday. Owner Amanda Meerzo said Evie + Mae is a gift shop with jewelry, children’s learning toys, clothes and gifts. She said there’s a lot more coming in the spring, “but right now we have a good base.”

Winona Lake, IN · 5d

rvbusiness.com

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Forest River Finance Launches 1st Consumer Promotion

ELKHART, Ind. — Forest River Inc. has announced a promotional financing offer through Forest River Finance powered by Octane, giving qualified RV buyers more time before their first payment, and participating dealers additional support during the year-end selling season, according to a release. Built around the campaign line “Zero...

Elkhart, IN · 5d