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Challenge Machinery History      Challenge Machinery has been in business for over 151 years and is now the sole U.S. manufacturer of paper cutters/guillotine cutters for the printing industry. The company dates back to 1870 when it was founded by partners, James L Lee and Paul Shniedewend, as Shniedewend & Lee. Current President Todd Huizingh discovered ...

Greater Muskegon Economic Development has partnered with Lakeshore Advantage and The Chamber Grand Haven/Spring Lake/Ferrysburg to produce the 2022 Regional Business Intelligence Report.  This report provides an overview of the economic health of Allegan, Muskegon and Ottawa Counties based on information gathered from over 120 business executives. Click on the link below to view the  ...

The partnership aims to connect the resources of Michigan State University with west Michigan entrepreneurs and food companies. MUSKEGON, Mich. — The Michigan State University (MSU) Product Center and the West Michigan Food Processing Association announced a partnership on Monday, August 2 that brings the university’s resources to the doorstep of west Michigan food companies and innovative entrepreneurs. “Our ...

Michigan has been awarded a 2021 Manufacturing Gold Shovel award from Area Development Magazine for its continued growth in private investment and jobs created in manufacturing. The annual Gold and Silver Shovel Awards recognize state economic development agencies that drive significant job creation through innovative policies, infrastructure improvements, processes, and promotions that attract new employers ...

Muskegon, MI – Greater Muskegon Economic Development (GMED) and the West Michigan Food Processing Association are pleased to announce that construction of a new food processing business incubator is complete and ready for tenants. The 8,000 square foot facility, named “FARM” (Food, Agriculture, Research, Manufacturing Center), is located on the campus of Muskegon Community College ...

New state initiative has already attracted 12,000+ West MI applicants for tuition-free community college. In the six weeks since launching Michigan Reconnect, enough Michiganders have applied for tuition-free community college to nearly fill Ford Field. “With over 62,000 applications statewide since the program launched Feb. 2, we can see that Michigan adults are excited to ...

According to Thrillist.com, Muskegon is in the same company as South Lake Tahoe, Santa Fe and Key West when it comes to small U.S. cities to visit for a weekend. This is some of what they have to say about our lakeshore community: “Muskegon is one of the best beach towns in the Great Lakes ...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 16, 2021 Muskegon, MI – The City of Muskegon Heights, Greater Muskegon Economic Development, Community Foundation for Muskegon County, the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC), and SmithGroup are coming together to create the “Reaching New Muskegon Heights” vision plan for the future of downtown Muskegon Heights. The City, along with its ...

The Geerpres® UVairo UV-C Air Sanitizer provides an active layer of protection and confidence against airborne viruses to ensure people are safe indoors and in shared spaces such as a doctor’s office, daycarefacility, restaurant, or manufacturing facility. Learn more about the Geerpres® UVairo UV-C Air Sanitizer by reading the full press release and visiting their ...

Muskegon, MI – Muskegon’s principal economic development agency, formerly known as Muskegon Area First, is pleased to announce it will now operate under the DBA “Greater Muskegon Economic Development” (GMED). The name change comes with a complete rebranding of the organization, including a new logo, new marketing materials, and a new website. “It was time ...