Farmers feel the impact locally
Local farmers and soybean processors face potential losses as China plans a 25 percent tariff on U.S. soybeans. Michigan, ranked 12th in production with 2.3 million acres and 104 million bushels in 2017, may feel the hit. Industry leaders warn of reduced reinvestment and price declines in a volatile market.
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China
United States
Michigan Soybean Association
Michigan
Dave Williams
Williams
Zeeland Farm Services, Inc
ZFS
Cliff Meeuwsen
U.S
Meeuwsen
Donald Trump
Diverse minority business champions honored by West Coast Chamber
The Michigan West Coast Chamber of Commerce celebrates minority owned and operated businesses in Holland and Zeeland, inviting member nominations to recognize leaders across manufacturing law real estate hospitality and service sectors. Last year Juanita Bocanegra and Dawn Garcia Ward were named Minority Business Champions for building a Latina professional network.
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Michigan West Coast
Chamber
Juanita Bocanegra
Dawn Garcia Ward
West Coast
West Coast Chamber Minority Business Awards set for April 18
The Michigan West Coast Chamber of Commerce hosts the Minority Business Award Luncheon on April 18 at Midtown Center Holland. A panel features past honorees Bocanegra Garcia Ward and Francé Allan, with Fifth Third Bank sponsoring a new minority leadership scholarship. Jane Clark leads the chamber serving 1,300+ area businesses.
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Francé Allen
Ventura Manufacturing
Doug Vos
Jane Clark
Ed Amaya
West Coast Chamber
Midtown Center
W. 15Th St
Holland
Bocanegra
Garcia Ward
Francé Allan
Tony Castillo
Sane den Psseioning
Michigan West Coast
GVSU students win 30000 prize for outdoor mask idea
Grand Valley State University student teams won first and second in the Outdoor Weber Competition in Ogden Utah. The grand prize of 30000 went to Jordan Vanderham and Jared Seifert for the Orindi Mask designed to regulate heat and humidity for cold weather workers. Katarina Samardzija took second and 7500 for Locker Lifestyle a secure wearable for storing small items during activity.
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Grand Valley State University
Jordan Vanderham
Jared Seifert
Weber State University
Ogden
Utah
Weber
GVSU
Orindi
Katarina Samardzija
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Go To Hope
Sustainability Institute
Fifth Third Bank
Holland/Zeeland
Erin.Dietzer
Hollandsentinel.com
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Center For Entrepreneurship and Innovation
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Camping World
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Jordan
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