Michigan unemployment rate dips to 8 percent in April

Lansing— Michigan reports that the seasonally unadjusted unemployment rate dropped a full percentage point statewide and fell in all major labor markets.
http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20120524/BIZ/205240469/1001/rss21

Published: Thu, 24 May 2012 15:56:55 -0700

Holland, Zeeland chambers merge to become Michigan West Coast Chamber of Commerce

The Holland and Zeeland chambers of commerce soon will be collectively known as the Michigan West Coast Chamber of Commerce.
http://www.hollandsentinel.com/news/x639948197/Holland-Zeeland-chambers-merge-to-become-Michigan-West-Coast-Chamber-of-Commerce

Published: Mon, 21 May 2012 19:17:34 -0700

Michigan's April unemployment rates by region

Ann Arbor, 5%, compared with 5.5%. Battle Creek, 6.8%, compared with 7.5%. Bay City, 8%, compared with 9.2%.
http://www.wlns.com/story/18617923/michigans-april-unemployment-rates-by-region

Published: Thu, 24 May 2012 13:17:30 -0700

Fewer flowers, but flourishing fun at Tulip Time 2012 in Holland, Michigan

With stricter controls expected on smokestack pollution, and more demand for ... Two Michigan governors are set to be on hand when the Center for Charter ...
http://www.wzzm13.com/news/article/211541/2/Holland-abloom-with-Tulip-Time-Events

Published: Mon, 07 May 2012 03:01:05 -0700

Michigan film incentives: Movie executives praise potential boost included in state budget deal

“It shows that the state wants the industry there,” said movie producer Hopwood DePree.
http://www.mlive.com/business/index.ssf/2012/05/michigan_movie_executives_prai.html

Published: Thu, 24 May 2012 11:59:35 -0700

New Holland Brings Hatter Day To Martyrs'

The "Hatter Day Ball" at Martyrs' will feature music, art, burlesque, a costume contest and plenty of beer. [ more › ]
http://chicagoist.com/2012/05/24/new_holland_brings_hatter_day_to_ma.php

Published: Thu, 24 May 2012 09:12:47 -0700

Lifesavers honored by U.S. Coast Guard at Holland State Park

Former Ottawa County Sheriff's Marine Division chief, retired Sgt. Keith Koeman, and U.S. Coast Guard Holland Station officer in charge,
http://www.hollandsentinel.com/news/x1898613284/Lifesavers-honored-by-U-S-Coast-Guard-at-Holland-State-Park

Published: Wed, 23 May 2012 11:01:41 -0700

Winifred Lievense, 87

Winifred (Freddie) Lievense, age 87, of Holland, died Monday, May 21, 2012, at Oak Crest Manor of Holland.
http://www.hollandsentinel.com/news/x639953716/Winifred-Lievense-87

Published: Wed, 23 May 2012 21:17:18 -0700

Community Choice Awards $100,000 in Scholarships to Help End Michigan's Brain Drain

FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich., May 23, 2010 /PRNewswire/ -- For the fourth consecutive year, Community Choice Credit Union has committed to reversing Michigan's brain drain by awarding $100,000 in scholarships ...
http://finance.yahoo.com/news/community-choice-awards-100-000-175200352.html

Published: Wed, 23 May 2012 10:52:00 -0700

Michigan's 'stemfest'? Officials in Holland embrace early blooms ahead of Tulip Time festival

HOLLAND, Mich. - The annual Tulip Time festival in West Michigan is looking like it might be more of a "stemfest" thanks to unseasonably warm weather that brought out blooming flowers earlier than usual this year.
http://ca.news.yahoo.com/michigans-stemfest-officials-holland-embrace-early-blooms-ahead-144104253.html

Published: Thu, 03 May 2012 16:35:03 -0700