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Mayor’s Update 2021

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Mayor’s Update 2021 Holland City Mayor, Nathan Bocks, sat down with the West Coast Chamber’s Ambassador Team to give a comprehensive 2021 city update. Updates Include: Housing Waterfront Holland Inclusive Community Commercial Property Development Broadband Community Energy Plan Upgrades to our Recycling Program Electric Cost Reductions Renewable energy Tulip Time Civic Center Farmer’s Market All…

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Meet Local Sustainability Superstars

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Meet Local Sustainability Superstars Let’s talk about local Sustainability Superstars. Earth Day seems like the perfect time to elevate the conversation about sustainability practices in our community. We asked for your nominations for businesses and organizations in our area that are working on initiatives that promote sustainability, resiliency and livability in our community. You responded!…

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Making the Decision to Run for Judge

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Making the Decision to Run for Judge “When will you run for judge?” “Never. I love what I do, and plan to retire as an assistant prosecutor.” By Juanita Bocanegra, Judge, Ottawa County 58th District Court This conversation took place many times with different people, before I decided to consider the possibility of a different…

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Recruiting Strategies for 2021

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Recruiting Strategies for 2021 By Jennifer Reeves, Market Manager, Gill Staffing Recruiting Strategies for 2021: It’s All About the Experience In the West Coast Chamber’s 2021 Economic Outlook, we heard some encouraging news that Ottawa County’s employment levels may return to pre-pandemic levels by the end of 2021. But that all depends on whether employers…

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The Power of Giving

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The Power of Giving By Rebekah Bakker, Business Development Manager, Custer Inc. Women of Color Give: Amplifying the Power of Individual Giving Rebekah Bakker believes in the transformative power of investing in the community. She has served at various nonprofits as an employee and now in her role at Custer, Inc. she spends time volunteering…

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Local Sustainability Superstars

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Let’s celebrate Local Sustainability Superstars: organizations working to promote sustainability, resiliency and livability in our community!

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Four Leadership Obsessions to Get at the Truth

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If you want honest conversations to be part of your culture, here are four leadership obsessions to help you get at the truth. Great advice from EOS Implementor, Scott Patchin.

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Cheers to a Safe and Streamlined 2021 Golf Outing

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Cheers to a Safe and Streamlined 2021 Golf Outing The Chamber knows how much our annual golf outing plays into your summer networking. We’re thinking safe and streamlined and we’re working hard to bring you a covid-friendly experience for 2021. Golfers who join us on August 18 will enjoy great golfing at Macatawa Golf Club…

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