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My Town Muskegon: Century Club Shops on Western welcomes new boutiques

Submitted by Christa Graban, Producer
Thursday, April 24th, 2014, 7:00am
My Town Muskegon: Century Club Shops on Western welcomes new boutiques

MUSKEGON, Mich.—  Four new boutiques are now open in the historic Century Club Shops on Western: LeFleur Flower Shoppe, Apple Valley Yarn West, Maggie’s Gourmet Food& Gifts and Glo’s Repurpose on Purpose.

LeFleur Flower Shoppe is located down the main aisle of the Century Club.  The boutique offers a variety of gifts, greeting cards and floral arrangements.  Deb Moon has owned LeFleur Flower Shoppe since 1999, managing a team of dedicated professional florists.

Apple Valley Yarn West is the store for knitters and crocheters.   The boutique offer knitting classes and wide range of yarns.  Owner Chantella Bentsen stocks the brand of wool used for the sweaters worn by Team USA at the 2014 Winter Olympic opening and closing ceremonies.

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My Town: Industrial companies looking to hire more employees

Submitted by Christa Graban, Producer
Monday, April 14th, 2014, 1:26pm
My Town: Industrial companies looking to hire more employees

COOPERSVILLE, Mich.--  Three West Michigan industrial companies are looking for more workers.

Staffing Inc., is working with Reeves Plastics, CTC and Plascore to hold three job fairs to hire additional employees.  On-site interviews will be available for applicants. 

Reeves Plastics is looking for general labor employees, assembly workers and packing and plastic mold operators.  The Coopersville company’s job fair will take place at the Coopersville Chamber of Commerce, 198 East Street, on Wednesday, April 16 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.  Interested applicants who cannot attend should call (616) 451-0511.

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Downtown Muskegon’s Century Club Welcomes New Boutiques

Submitted by Jon Mills, Lakeshore Reporter
Thursday, April 10th, 2014, 9:20am
Downtown Muskegon’s Century Club Welcomes New Boutiques

 

Downtown Muskegon’s Century Club Welcomes New Boutiques

 

The historic Century Club Shops on Western welcomes their newest boutiques: LeFleur Flower Shoppe, Apple Valley Yarn West, Maggie’s Gourmet Food & Gifts and Glo's Repurpose on Purpose. Located at 356 W. Western Ave., the Century Club Shops on Western is also home to such retailers as Stormy Kromer Outfitter, BananaDog Teas, McDonald’s Candies, Collage (vintage furniture and books), Emmaj’s LadyBug Shop, and Sierra Skye Studios.

Deb Moon’s LeFleur Flower Shoppe has expanded down the main aisle of the Century Club with a wide variety of gifts, seasonal decor, greeting cards, and fresh and silk floral arrangements. Deb has owned LeFleur since 1999, managing a dedicated team of professional florists.

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My Town: Longtime family business expands to Comstock Park

Submitted by Christa Graban, Producer
Monday, April 7th, 2014, 7:00am
My Town: Longtime family business expands to Comstock Park

COMSTOCK PARK, Mich.—A 114-year-old family business is expanding beyond the lakeshore.

West Michigan Roofing & Construction’s newest branch is located at 3736 West River Drive NE in Comstock Park.  The new location is managed by Edward Macklin III and Joseph Waldner.

West Michigan Roofing & Construction is based in Spring Lake, but provides roofing services to residents throughout the West Michigan area, including Holland, Muskegon, Whitehall, Ada and Rockford.  The business also installs siding, windows, doors and skylights.  The business provides fee estimates.  For additional information visit the West Michigan Roofing & Construction website.

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My Town: New restaurants to replace shuttered sports bar

Submitted by Christa Graban, Producer
Friday, April 4th, 2014, 7:00am
My Town: New restaurants to replace shuttered sports bar

ALPINE TOWNSHIP, Mich.—A new set of restaurants will soon replaced a shuttered sports bar, plagued by police calls.

Gipper’s Sports Bar and Grille was auctioned off last year.  The bar lost its liquor license in January 2012, shortly after two shootings within three months at the bar.

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My Town: West Michigan's 101 Best and Brightest Companies to Work For

Submitted by Christa Graban, Producer
Wednesday, March 26th, 2014, 10:51am
My Town: West Michigan's 101 Best and Brightest Companies to Work For

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich.—Looking for a job?  The list of West Michigan’s 101 Best and Brightest Companies to Work For is out.

The businesses are nominated by staff or community members.  Judges then whittle down the pool to 101 winners, based on communication, work-life balance, employee education, diversity, recognition, retention and other categories.    This year’s winners are:

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My Town: Dozens competing in West Michigan Battle of the Buildings

Submitted by Christa Graban, Producer
Tuesday, March 25th, 2014, 7:00am
My Town: Dozens competing in West Michigan Battle of the Buildings

UPDATE: Three more buildings have joined the competition.

Organizers say the MATS administration office, Community Mental Health and the Hall of Justice, all in Muskegon County are now involved in the Battle of the Buildings, bringing the total square footage to more than 9 million.  The new goal is 10 million square feet by the registration deadline of March 31.

PLAINFIELD TOWNSHIP, Mich.—More than three dozen local businesses are competing in cutting down energy in the West Michigan Battle of the Buildings.

The owners of 45 buildings representing nearly 9 million square feet of space have signed up to take part in the inaugural competition, organized by the U.S. Green Building Council West Michigan Chapter. The organization is teaming up with Consumers Energy and Hurst Mechanical to provide workshops on building improvements, optimizing operations and maintance and engaging building occupants to curb energy use.

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