Small businesses are taking hold in Muskegon County as never before. Built on a tradition of prosperous family businesses, newer companies from Smart Vision Lights, Charthouse Energy, HyVida, Pigeon Hill Brewery and Unruly Brewing Company to the Cheese Lady are booming.
In 2017, Rick Smith cofounded HyVIDA Brands, Inc. after learning about the therapeutic benefits of molecular hydrogen gas (H2) and the emergence of hydrogen infused beverages in Japan. After months of market and competitive research, Rick recognized hydrogen infused beverages as a huge opportunity requiring innovative technology to enable commercial success.