Greater Muskegon Economic Development

10/14/2026

⏰ Three weeks until the Lakeshore Business Growth Expo!

Business owners from along the lakeshore will gather for the Lakeshore Business Growth Expo, an open house built around one goal: helping established businesses grow.

Whether you’ve been in business for five years or fifty, this open house is curated to help you keep growing. You won't want to miss this opportunity!

🔗 Register today! https://www.gvsu.edu/mihub/form/c7b9c7fc-801c-40e6-b430-7bd0681e1846/response/create?fbclid=IwY2xjawU5-4lleHRuA2FlbQIxMABwZG9mAWJyaWQRMWxNeHN0UzB6aG1EdUlDeWtzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEeJze3cRwF6XnokfKBlubotwpm5bJCAhX4oAVvjsQAY3ynt91Ae9iBdVlvalc_aem_CI_XsdNbTRchpBmhIysQrQ

10/06/2026

Ready to take your business to the next level? 🚀

The Lakeshore Business Growth Expo connects established business leaders with actionable insights, expert guidance, and tech solutions built for scale.

Whether you are looking to scale operations, navigate emerging technologies, or connect with experts, this open house is for you!

✍ Register today: https://www.gvsu.edu/mihub/form/c7b9c7fc-801c-40e6-b430-7bd0681e1846/response/create

10/05/2026

🍂 Fall is officially here! 🍂

Check out our October newsletter to read about the exciting updates throughout the county and upcoming events.

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09/30/2026

Join Discover Manufacturing for the GR A250 Manufacturing Tour Showcase this October!

Get an exclusive, behind-the-scenes look at the innovation, advanced automation, and career opportunities driving our regional economy. Muskegon Community College's Sturrus Technology Center, along with Eagle Alloy and JOST International are participating in these tours!

Whether you're an industry professional, educator, student, or job seeker, this is your chance to step onto the factory floor and see cutting-edge technology in action.

🔗 Register for a tour today! https://www.eventbrite.com/cc/gr-a250-manufacturing-tour-showcase-4860379/

09/29/2026

🚀 Unlock New Opportunities at the Lakeshore Business Growth Expo 2026!

Join the Muskegon Innovation Hub at Grand Valley State University for an afternoon dedicated to empowering regional entrepreneurs, business owners, and professionals.

Whether you are launching a startup or looking to take an established enterprise to the next level, this event is designed to give you actionable takeaways and valuable partnerships.

🔗 Register today! https://www.gvsu.edu/mihub/module/f0023580-b842-4393-8a2e-82d3b1904d79/event/3187e9c7-91a6-44be-82cc-8ead91f8107b

09/23/2026

Yesterday, the Muskegon Area Career Tech Center hosted our Manufacturers Roundtable! We kicked off the morning touring the facility and seeing students in action across their programs.

A huge thank you to Honeycrisp Ventures for presenting their expertise on helping businesses expand, consolidate, relocate, and optimize workflows.

Interested in collaborating with an innovative and dedicated group of local leaders? Learn more about joining the Manufacturers Roundtable here: https://www.developmuskegon.org/about/manufacturers-roundtable/

09/21/2026

What a great Friday morning at the Muskegon Lakeshore Chamber of Commerce’s Business for Breakfast! 🍳☕

Our President & CEO, Trevor Friedeberg, took the stage to highlight why Muskegon County has become a premier destination for food processing and manufacturing investment.

During this discussion the panelists shared key insights into:

🔹 The essential assets driving regional growth—from our robust infrastructure, utilities, and transportation to our skilled workforce and available sites.

🔹 A behind-the-scenes look at how major development projects come to life, including the recent Chobani & La Colombe Coffee Roasters expansion.

🔹 How the county's wastewater infrastructure improvements have positively impacted Swanson Pickle Company's daily operations.

🔹 The power of strategic regional partnerships in attracting transformational investment and long-term economic strength.

Thank you to the Muskegon Lakeshore Chamber, Jodi Gruner, La Colombe, Swanson Pickle, and all the local business leaders who joined the conversation. Together, we are building a stronger, more resilient local economy! 💡📊

09/17/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined Greater Muskegon Economic Development yesterday for Beyond Boundaries: Infrastructure for Opportunity!

We had an inspiring afternoon diving into the vital role strategic infrastructure plays in driving West Michigan forward. Beyond roads and utilities, our panelists highlighted how deliberate investments—spanning energy, water and sewer, and industrial development—lay the true foundation for sustainable economic growth and vibrant communities.

A special thank you to our moderator, Jonathan Wilson from DTE, and our panelists, Norman Kapala from Consumers Energy, Mark Prein, P.E from Prein&Newhof, and Erin Kuhn from West Michigan Shoreline Regional Development Commission (WMSRDC) for sharing their expertise.

We look forward to seeing you at our next Beyond Boundaries event as we continue building opportunities for West Michigan together!

09/15/2026

Time is running out ⏰

Beyond Boundaries - Infrastructure for Opportunity is TOMORROW!

You won't want to miss hearing from the experts on how investing in infrastructure is paving the way for the future of Muskegon County.

🎟️Get your ticket today:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/beyond-boundaries-infrastructure-for-opportunity-tickets-1997724718410?msockid=3ff92a99e23b6d2b2a5e3df4e3bd6c53

09/15/2026

Investor Spotlight: Progressive Companies🏗️

Progressive Companies isn't just designing structures—they’re connecting communities. With major local projects like the Muskegon FARM Incubator, Trinity Health campus developments, and the upcoming Third Street Wharf design, their team continues to play a vital role in West Michigan’s growth.

As an employee-owned design, architecture, and engineering firm, Progressive Companies is dedicated to connecting people, places, and communities through sustainable, people-first design. We’re proud to highlight their long-standing commitment and multi-decade partnership across Muskegon County in our latest Investor Spotlight.

🔗 Read the full Investor Spotlight here:

Progressive Companies, a design, architecture and engineering firm that helps connect people, places and communities through transformative spaces, structures, pathways, and environments. They are a multidisciplinary team that shares one belief: to design a better future. Founded in 1962, Progressiv...