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The following
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Date |
Publication |
October unemployment rates decline
in all regional markets |
December 12, 2005 |
MiBiz West |
| Whetstone gives firms an edge |
December 12, 2005 |
GRBJ |
| Plastics plant to add 20 jobs |
December 2, 2005 |
Muskegon Chronicle |
| Jobless rates fall across state, area |
November 29, 2005 |
Muskegon Chronicle |
Michigan’s Adventure adds water ride, diner in 2006
|
November 14, 2005 |
Mibiz West |
| Educator trucking into new career in logistics field |
November 14, 2005 |
MiBiz West |
| Small manufacturer relocates north of bridge |
October 6, 2005 |
Muskegon Chronicle |
| Aerospace parts maker to expand, will add 55 jobs |
October 5, 2005 |
Muskegon Chronicle |
| Auto parts maker expanding, adding jobs |
October 5, 2005 |
Muskegon Chronicle |
| Nichols strengthens senior management team |
September 19, 2005 |
MiBiz West |
| MAF gets aggressive with business efforts |
September 19, 2005 |
MiBiz West |
| Airport's runway project to begin in spring 2006 |
September 11, 2005 |
Muskegon Chronicle |
| Project hearalds rebirth of downtown Muskegon |
September 6, 2005 |
MiBiz West |
| Leaders express high hopes for "new" downtown |
August 30, 2005 |
Muskegon Chronicle |
| City center on road back to the future |
August 30, 2005 |
Muskegon Chronicle |
| Muskegon mall gets streetwork |
August 29, 2005 |
GRBJ |
| City soon to break ground on "new downtown" |
August 18, 2005 |
Muskegon Chronicle |
| Fruitport Twp. food company to add jobs |
August 17, 2005 |
Muskegon Chronicle |
| Michigan ranked #1 U.S. automotive power center |
August 8, 2005 |
MiBiz West |
| What's New? |
August 7, 2005 |
Muskegon Chronicle |
| MAREC receives $1 million grant from MPSC |
July 25, 2005 |
MiBiz West |
| City Wins Award for Ferry Service |
July 25, 2005 |
Muskegon Chronicle |
| Lake Express experiencing second- year growth |
July 16, 2005 |
Muskegon Chronicle |
| Study Rates Downtown Muskegon |
June 27, 2005 |
GRBJ |
| Expert Suggest Downtown Play Up It's Fun Offerings |
June 22, 2005 |
Muskegon Chronicle |
| Edison Landing Project Almost Ready |
June 20, 2005 |
GRBJ |
| National City Finally Gets Its Muskegon Site |
June 13, 2005 |
GRBJ |
| New Defense Contrtacts Spur Hiring at L-3 |
June 13, 2005 |
MiBiz West |
| Howmet In Line for $4 million in Defense Funding |
June 13, 2005 |
MiBiz West |
| Pricing Pressures Easing On Auto Suppliers |
May 31, 2005 |
MiBiz West |
| Ferry Expects Calmer, Busier Summer |
May 31, 2005 |
GRBJ Express |
| MAREC Moving Forward After First Year Of Operation |
May 31, 2005 |
MiBiz West |
| ADAC Plastics Wins C3 Designation |
May 23, 2005 |
GRBJ Express |
| State To Help Roads To Recovery |
May 18, 2005 |
Muskegon Chronicle |
| Council Presents Annual Environmental Awards |
May 2, 2005 |
MiBiz West |
Muskegon Constructs Heavy Manufacturing
Week Lineup |
April 25, 2005 |
MiBiz West |
| Landing the Big One: Region Is In The Same Boat When It ComesTo Luring Large Industries |
April 4, 2005 |
Muskegon Chronicle |
| Hoekstra Earns Honors from Sappi, Nonprofits |
March 30, 2005 |
Muskegon Chronicle |
| Edison Landing Energizing |
March 21, 2005 |
MiBiz West |
| Downtown Muskegon Land Sales Take Off |
March 21, 2005 |
MiBiz West |
| Water Deal Should Whet Appetite For Growth |
March 7, 2005 |
MiBiz West |
City of Muskegon Waves Green Flag
For Development Of Mall Property |
March 7, 2005 |
MiBiz West |
General Dynamics Land Systems
Wins $586,830 Contract |
February 17, 2005 |
US Fed News |
| Muskegon AIrport Sees Four Percent Increase |
February 14, 2005 |
GRBJ |
| Eagle Alloy Shuns Industry Trends to Continue Growth |
February 7, 2005 |
MiBiz West |
| WaterMark Lofts Opens |
February 7, 2005 |
MiBiz West |
| Pliant Plastics Lives Up To Its Name |
January 2005 |
MM2M |
| Northern Machine Opening Global Doors |
January 2005 |
MM2M |
Muskegon Career Tech Center
Ready For First Classes!! |
December 27, 2004 |
MiBiz West |
| City Moving On Downtown Revitalization |
December 15, 2004 |
Muskegon Chronicle |
GVSU's 21st Cenury Technology
Works as Bookends to Downtown |
November 14, 2004 |
Muskegon Chronicle |
Cooperation Pushed During
Times of Budget Crisis |
November 11, 2004 |
Muskegon Chronicle |
| Foundation Pumps Funds into Rebirth of Downtown |
November 5, 2004 |
Muskegon Chronicle |
Walking Trail Part of
Fifth Street Revitalization |
November 1, 2004 |
MiBiz Network |
Michigan Spring & Stamping
to Expand Facility, Add Jobs |
November 1, 2004 |
MiBiz Network |
| Airbus Contract Brings Long-Term Employment |
November 1, 2004 |
MiBiz Network |
| GDLS Reinvents the Wheel for US Military |
October 18, 2004 |
MiBiz Network |
| Final MAP Planning Document Due this Month |
October 4, 2004 |
MiBiz Network |
| Downtown Muskegon Ready To Go |
September 27, 2004 |
GRBJ |
| Plan to Rebuild City's Center Estimated at $11.6 million |
September 26, 2004 |
Muskegon Chronicle |
Containing Health Costs Key
For Economic Growth, Panel Says |
September 23, 2004 |
Business Direct Weekly |
| First Private Project on Edison Landing |
August 30, 2004 |
GRBJ |
| Next I.T. Ready to Grow |
August 23, 2004 |
MiBiz Network |
Northern Machine & Watermark get
MEDC SBT Assistance
|
August 23, 2004 |
MiBiz Network |
Economic Impact of Manufacturing
in Muskegon County |
August 14, 2004 |
Muskegon Area First |
Approved Plan Would Re-create Muskegon's
hostoric street layout |
August 13, 2004 |
Muskegon Chronicle |
| Johnson Technology Honored for Its Safety Record |
July 19, 2004 |
Muskegon Chronicle |
| General
Dynamics Awarded Contract |
July 11, 2004 |
| Urban Village Slated for Norton Shores |
June 28, 2004 |
MiBiz Nework |
| Program for Downtown Muskegon |
June 28, 2004 |
GRBJ |
| West
Michigan Ranks In The Top Ten |
June 22, 2004 |
| State Backs "Main Street" Plan |
June 18, 2004 |
Muskegon Chronicle |
| Redeveloping Mall Site May Take 10-Plus Years |
June 17, 2004 |
Muskegon Chronicle |
| New Urbanism' Guru Sees Hope For City's 'Main Street' |
June 17, 2004 |
Muskegon Chronicle |
| Manufacturing
In Muskegon County Parallels National Trend |
June 4, 2004 |
| Scott Controls The Mayhem |
May 24, 2004 |
GRBJ
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| U.S.
Dept. of Commerce to Study West Michigan |
May 21, 2004 |
| Torresen Sails To Entrepreneurial Title |
May 17, 2004 |
MIBiz Network |
| 10 Steps to a Successful Business Start |
May 16, 2004 |
Muskegon Chronicle |
| Mall OwnerTakes Over As Developer |
May 16, 2004 |
Muskegon Chronicle |
| Downtown NightClub Plan Resurfaces |
May 12, 2004 |
Muskegon Chronicle |
| Edmonson Heads Muskegon Agency |
May 10, 2004 |
GRRBJ |
| City's
Marketing of Industrial Park Pays Off |
May 4, 2004 |
The Muskegon
Chronicle |
| Dick's
Dives into The Lakes |
May 3, 2004 |
MiBiz Network |
GVSU Has Flipped Power Switch |
May 3, 2004 |
Grand Rapids
Business Journal |
Jets
to Fly Again in Muskegon |
May 3, 2004 |
MiBiz Network |
| MAREC
Powers Up |
May 3, 2004 |
MiBiz Network |
| Region's
Core Cities See Rebirth |
May 3, 2004 |
MiBiz Network |
| Three
Local Teams Qualify for Destination ImagiNation
Finals |
April 26, 2004 |
The Muskegon
Chronicle |
| Energy
Center Hoping to Spark Education, Jobs |
April 23, 2004 |
The Muskegon
Chronicle |
| Veteran
Economic Developer to Head Local Agency |
April 22, 2004 |
The Muskegon
Chronicle |
| Muskegon
Area First Hires New President! |
April 21, 2004 |
M.A.F. Hot Topic |
Northwest
Airlines Upgrades Service Between Detroit and
Muskegon, Mich.; Jet Service Begins June 10
|
April 12, 2004 |
PR Newswire |
| Shaw
Walker Building to be transformed into The WaterMark
|
March 10, 2004 |
M.A.F. Hot Topic |
Co-generation Plants and Private Substations offer
Energy Alternatives |
March 8, 2004 |
MiBiz Network |
| Earth
Turned for Ferry Terminal in Muskegon |
March 8, 2004 |
MiBiz Network |
| Mahawili
Ready to Turn on MAREC |
March 8, 2004 |
MiBiz Network |
| YUP
Muskegon Packed the Art Museum! |
March 3, 2004 |
M.A.F. Hot Topic |
| Re-Source
Finds New Home |
February 23, 2004 |
MiBiz Network |
Dirt
Turns on Career Tech Center |
February 23, 2004 |
MiBiz Network |
| Manufacturer
Shows His Faith in Local Re-Source |
February 22, 2004 |
The Muskegon
Chronicle |
| Edison
Landing Work On Tap |
February 16, 2004 |
Grand Rapids
Business Journal |
| Muskegon
Factory Gets New Life |
February 16, 2004 |
Grand Rapids
Business Journal |
| Muskegon
Looks Strong for 2004 |
February 9, 2004 |
MiBiz Network |
| Manufacturing
Company Acquires Muskegon Site! |
February 3, 2004 |
M.A.F. Hot Topic |
| Focus:
Getting Off Power Grid |
January 26, 2004 |
Grand Rapids
Business Journal |
| New
Tech Center To Open In A Year |
January 26, 2004 |
Grand Rapids
Business Journal |
| Muskegon
Aerospace Companies Secure Defense Contracts! |
January 23, 2004 |
M.A.F. Hot Topic |
| New
Cole's Product Increases Jobs at Plant |
January 21, 2004 |
The Muskegon
Chronicle |
| Competitive
Edge Revs up for Harley |
January 12, 2004 |
MiBiz Network |
Weighty Defense Contract Awarded |
January 5, 2004 |
Grand Rapids
Business Journal |
| New
Year Will Feature Festivals, Ferries and High
Flying |
January 1, 2004 |
The Muskegon
Chronicle |
| First
MAREC Incubator Firm to Shed Light on LED Processing
|
December 29, 2003 |
MiBiz Network |
| Auto
Parts Company to Add More Jobs |
December 22, 2003 |
The Muskegon
Chronicle |
| Career
Moves Tech Center Design is State-of-the-Art |
December 21, 2003 |
The Muskegon
Chronicle |
| General
Dynamics Defense Contract to Bring Work Here
|
December 16, 2003 |
The Muskegon
Chronicle |
| Company
Gets Tax Break to Keep, Perhaps Create Jobs
|
December 11, 2003 |
The Muskegon
Chronicle |
| Ferry
Service Targets Business Travelers |
December 8, 2003 |
Grand Rapids
Business Journal |
| Jets
Could be Returning to County Airport |
December 8, 2003 |
The Muskegon
Chronicle |
| 'A
Dreamer, A Survivor' - Energy Center Director
Brings Spark to His Job |
December 7, 2003 |
The Muskegon
Chronicle |
| Energy
Center Primed to Bring Visions to Life |
December 7, 2003 |
The Muskegon
Chronicle |
| Downtown
Muskegon Brochure |
December 3, 2004 |
| U.S.
Grant Fuels Energy Research |
December 1, 2003 |
Grand Rapids
Business Journal |
| Optimistic
About Landing Jet Service |
December 1, 2003 |
Grand Rapids
Business Journal |
| Tool
and Die Shops Offered Tax Breaks |
November 22, 2004 |
| Team
Approach Nails Down Mirror Contract |
November 17, 2003 |
MiBiz Network |
| MAP
Framework Due in January |
November 17, 2003 |
MiBiz Network |
Business
and Education Collaborate on Successful Program
|
November 13, 2003 |
M.A.F. Hot Topic |
| Crane
Makers - Stewart Family of Engineers Loves to
Design, Build, Sell |
November 12, 2003 |
The Muskegon
Chronicle |
| Agency
That Helps Land Federal Funds Lands Here |
November 8, 2004 |
Muskegon,
Michigan to Join CBA in 2004-05
|
November 5, 2003 |
Continental Basketball
Association |
| Edison
Landing Development Work Moves Forward |
November 2, 2003 |
MiBiz Network |
| Energy
Tech Center to Open in Muskegon |
October 31, 2003 |
Great Lakes IT
Report |
| Michigan
Spring to Create 25 Jobs with Expansion |
October 21, 2004 |
| Howmet
Goes Global With Airbus Deal |
October 19, 2004 |
| Hoekstra
Announces $5.2 Million Army Contract with General
Dynamics |
October 7, 2003 |
Congressman Hoekstra's
Office |
| Worksighted
Plugs into Muskegon |
October 6, 2003 |
MiBiz Network |
| Former
Mall Site Owners Pitching Opportunities to Developmers |
September 26, 2004 |
| Big
Contract Creates Jobs at CWC Plant |
September 24, 2003 |
The Muskegon
Chronicle |
| Council
Seeks Lean Manufacturing User Group Members |
September 22, 2003 |
MiBiz Network |
| Lean
Exploration Broadens Among Muskegon Companies |
September 22, 2003 |
Grand Rapids
Business Journal |
| Fourth
Great Lakes Entrepreneur's Quest Launches In September
|
September 16, 2003 |
M.A.F. Hot Topic |
| Tourists
Discovered Muskegon this Summer |
September 1, 2003 |
The Muskegon
Chronicle |
| Heights
Proposals Raise Excitement |
August, 28, 2003 |
The Muskegon
Chronicle |
| Relocated
Launch Pad Evolves into Whetstone |
August 20, 2003 |
The Muskegon
Chronicle |
| KL Industries
to Add Jobs
|
August 13, 2004 |
| Defense
Contract to Add Jobs at General Dynamics |
August 2, 2003 |
The Muskegon
Chronicle |
| Adac's
C3 Designation Filled with Firsts |
July 28, 2003 |
MiBiz Network |
| Launch
Pad Sharpens Focus as Whetstone |
July 28, 2003 |
MiBiz Network |
| GVSU
Hires Muskegon SmartZone Director |
July 14, 2003 |
MiBiz Network |
| Johnson
Technology Earns 'Star' for Workplace Safety |
July 9, 2003 |
The Muskegon
Chronicle |
| Market
Approach For Energy Center |
June 30, 2003 |
Grand Rapids
Business Journal |
| Entrepreneur,
scientist picked to run SmartZone |
June 25, 2003 |
The Muskegon
Chronicle |
| Ferry
service on course for 2004 |
June 24, 2003 |
The Muskegon
Chronicle |
| 'Tech'
high school on schedule for opening this fall |
June 23, 2003 |
The Muskegon
Chronicle |
| Launch
Pad Relocates to Muskegon Heights |
June 16, 2003 |
MiBiz Network |
| Preparations
Begin for Career Tech Center |
June 16, 2003 |
MiBiz Network |
Fuel
Cell Secured for GVSU's SmartZone Project
|
May 5, 2003 |
MiBiz Network |
| Michigan's
Adventure Invests in Infrastructure |
May 5, 2003 |
MiBiz Network |
| West
Michigan Primed for Alternative Energy
Economy
|
May 4, 2003 |
The Muskegon
Chronicle |
| Former
Foundry Site Proves Ideal Home for Home Depot |
April 21, 2003 |
MiBiz Network |
| Muskegon
Locks in Major Share of GDLS Bradley Contract |
April 21, 2003 |
MiBiz Network |
| Huntington
Bank Brings Tall Ships to the Great Lakes! |
April 8, 2003 |
M.A.F. Hot Topic |
FuelCell
Energy to power GVSU Research
Center in Muskegon SmartZone! |
April 7, 2003 |
M.A.F. Hot Topic |
| Alternative
Energy Plugs into West Michigan |
March 24, 2003 |
MiBiz Network |
New
Squid on the Block - Comcast Reaches into
Local Cable TV Market |
March 16, 2003 |
The Muskegon
Chronicle |
| Howmet
Calls Back Laid-Off Workers |
March 11, 2003 |
The Muskegon
Chronicle |
| MAP
Unfolding |
March 10, 2003 |
MiBiz Network |
| Energy
Seminar Targets Manufacturers |
February 24, 2003 |
Grand Rapids
Business Journal |
| West
Michigan: Alternative Fuel Capital? |
February 24, 2003 |
Grand Rapids
Business Journal |
| Urban
Upheaval |
February 24, 2003 |
MiBiz Network |
Bush
Fuel Cell Dollars May Come to Muskegon
|
February 4, 2003 |
The Muskegon
Chronicle |
Hartshorn’s
Aggressive Attitude
Results in 200-Job Call Center |
February 3, 2003 |
Grand
Rapids
Business Journal |
| Call
Center Dials up Jobs for Muskegon |
January 27, 2003 |
MiBiz Network |
| Partnership
Lands Newsmaker Award |
January 20, 2003 |
Grand Rapids
Business Journal |
| Magazine
Praises Muskegon SmartZone |
January 17, 2003
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The Muskegon
Chronicle |
Muskegon
Project Earns
Newsmaker Award |
January 13, 2003 |
Grand Rapids
Business Journal |
Muskegon’s
Edison Landing SmartZone:
2002 Newsmaker of the Year! |
January 17, 2003
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M.A.F. Hot Topic |
| Telemarketing
Company May Hire 200 Here |
January 10, 2003
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The
Muskegon Chronicle |
Tool
Show-and-Tell - Developer Drawn to
Web Presentations |
January 8, 2003 |
The Muskegon
Chronicle |
| Key
Downtown Highway Project Moves Ahead |
January 6, 2003 |
The Muskegon
Chronicle |
| Incubators
Hatch Fast-Growth Companies |
January 2003 |
Michigan Business
Report |
Muskegon
SmartZone
Electrifying the Community |
December 30, 2002 |
MiBiz Network |
| Muskegon's
Electric Future - 'Edison Landing' Promises Innovations
on the Waterfront |
December 22, 2002 |
The Muskegon
Chronicle |
Developing
a Complex - Whiz-bang Builder
Realizes 'Momentum' in Muskegon |
December 22, 2002 |
The Muskegon
Chronicle |
Area
Firms Team Up with Muskegon
Community College for Training! |
December 19, 2002 |
M.A.F. Hot Topic |
Gillespie
Muskegon SmartZone
Development Spins Into Shape |
December 16, 2002 |
MiBiz Network |
| Auto
Parts Maker Bucking Trend; Work Force Booms |
November 21, 2002 |
The Muskegon
Chronicle |
| Smart
First Step |
November 4, 2002 |
MiBiz Network |
| Energizing
Day for Muskegon! |
October
29, 2002 |
M.A.F.
Hot Topic |
| URS
Sets Designs on Alternative Energy Initiative |
October 21, 2002 |
MiBiz Network |
| Lakeshore
Launch Pad Manned |
June 24, 2002 |
Grand Rapids
Business Journal |
| Nelund
Helps to Launch Muskegon Area First |
June 24, 2002 |
Grand Rapids
Business Journal |
| "Let
the Renaissance Begin."
City grants low-tax zones to spur growth
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September 25, 2002 |
The Muskegon
Chronicle |
Bullish
Borushko Embraces
Further County Development |
September 23, 2002 |
MiBiz West |
| Economic
Development: Think Regional |
September 9, 2002 |
MiBiz West |
Grant
Leads the Charge in
SmartZone Marketing Attack |
August 26, 2002 |
MiBiz West |
| Tech
Director Peddles Pad |
August 26, 2002 |
MiBiz West |
| Jersey
Teleservice Firm, Nonprofit
Reserve Space at Hartshorn Centre |
August 12, 2002 |
MiBiz West |
| Launch
Pad Success Leaves Room for More |
June 19, 2002 |
The Muskegon
Chronicle |
| Green
Energy - Innovative Energy
Developments Put Area on Cutting Edge |
June 4, 2002 |
The Muskegon
Chronicle |
| Fuel
Cell Agreement to Bring $34 Million |
June 3, 2002 |
The Muskegon
Chronicle |
| Renovated
Lakefront Building Fills with Tenants |
May 27, 2002 |
The Muskegon
Chronicle |
Lift-Tech
International and Quality Tool
& Stamping investing in Muskegon
Heights with assistance from the City! |
May 23, 2002
|
M.A.F. Hot Topic |
| Muskegon
SmartZone Action Heating Up |
April 22, 2002 |
MiBiz West |
| The
Smart Zones |
January 21, 2002 |
Grand Rapids
Business Journal |
| Holland
USA Moves Headquarters to Muskegon |
January 13, 2002 |
MiBiz West |
| Launch
Pad Names Interim Director |
January 3, 2002 |
MiBiz West |
| Consolidation
Brings Corporate Headquarters Here |
December 19, 2001 |
The Muskegon
Chronicle |
| Lakeshore
Launch Pad Lifts Off |
November 11, 2001 |
MiBiz West |
| Launch
Pad is home base for Vesta Consultants |
November 11, 2001 |
MiBiz West |
| Next
I.T. well suited for Launch Pad |
November 11, 2001 |
MiBiz West |
| Lakeshore
Launch Pad Gives Your Startup a Leg Up |
October 28, 2001 |
The Muskegon
Chronicle |
| SmartZoneSM
Incubation Center Launched! |
October 18, 2001 |
M.A.F. Hot Topic |
Introduction
to Lean Manufacturing
Program A Success!
|
October 1, 2001 |
M.A.F. Hot Topic |
MEDC
Assists in the Growth of
Michigan’s Core Communities and SmartZones |
September 10, 2001 |
M.A.F. Hot Topic |
Several
Muskegon Companies
Secure Grants for Job Training! |
September 09, 2001 |
M.A.F. Hot Topic |
| Standing
Tall |
August 21, 2001 |
MiBiz West |
| Regional
Organizations Sign MEDC Partnership |
July 18, 2001 |
MiBiz West |
| Waterfront
Key to Gaining Smartzone Designation |
April 12, 2001 |
The Muskegon
Chronicle |
| Battle
Puts Muskegon First |
March 12, 2001 |
Grand Rapids
Business Journal |
| Regional
Imperative: Get Smart |
September 1, 2000 |
MiBiz West |
| New
Breed of Leaders Charts Muskegon's Future |
June 1, 2000 |
MiBiz West |
| Muskegon
Area First Goes to Battle |
May 1, 2000 |
MiBiz West |
| SBDC
Signs with Muskegon Organizations |
May 1, 2000 |
MiBiz West |
Amazon
Building:
The Rebirth of a Landmark.
|
Spring 2001 |
M.A.F. Hot Topic |
Waterfront
Business Park Gives
Muskegon Lake New Look. |
Spring 2001 |
M.A.F. Hot Topic |
Out
With the Old, in With the New:
Muskegon Hotel comes to life again |
Spring 2001 |
M.A.F. Hot Topic |
Michigan
Wins Again:
West Michigan a big reason why |
Spring 2001 |
M.A.F. Hot Topic |
| West
Michigan: In the Zone |
April 12, 2000 |
MiBiz West |
| Muskegon
Selected for SmartZone Designation |
April 11, 2001 |
M.A.F. Hot Topic |
Ineffective
Strategy Could Slow
Muskegon Economic Growth |
March 1, 2000 |
MiBiz West |
| Muskegon
Area First Group Opens Doors |
October 5, 1999 |
The Muskegon
Chronicle |
