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Circulation Date |
Publication |
| 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
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April 12, 2004 |
PR Newswire |
| Shaw
Walker Building to be transformed into The WaterMark
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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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
Muskegon,
Michigan to Join CBA in 2004-05
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November 5, 2003 |
Continental Basketball Association
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| 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 |
| Hoekstra
Announces $5.2 Million Army Contract with General Dynamics
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October 7, 2003 |
Congressman Hoekstra's Office |
| Worksighted
Plugs into Muskegon |
October 6, 2003 |
MiBiz Network |
| 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
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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 |
| 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
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May 5, 2003 |
MiBiz Network |
| Michigan's
Adventure Invests in Infrastructure |
May 5, 2003 |
MiBiz Network |
| West
Michigan Primed for Alternative Energy
Economy
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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
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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 |
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 |
M.A.F. Hot Topic |
| Telemarketing
Company May Hire 200 Here |
January 10, 2003 |
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
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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 |
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
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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!
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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.
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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 |