Walking through your resume with West Michigan Works
Employment Expertise guides job seekers on how to present their resume to hiring managers. Keep responses brief under two minutes, tailor details to the job, acknowledge gaps, and share standout accomplishments. Stop by West Michigan Works centers or visit westmiworks.org for help polishing resumes or mock interviews.
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Cific
West Michigan Works Service
West Michigan Works
Westmiworks
Holland thriving as small businesses rebound in 2022
Holland remains a strong small business hub with openings and reopenings from Big E’s to Goog’s Pub and Grand King Buffet. Local retailers report community support, with residents paying a premium for fresh local products. The piece profiles Ali and Chris Deebs and notes plans for delivery and new ventures, highlighting Holland’s resilient economy and neighborly business culture.
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Holland
COVID
Big E’s
Goog’s
Grand King Buffet
Bowerman Blueberries
Eighth Street
Dickey’s
van Wieren Hardware
Lowe’s
Meijer
Deebs
Ali
Chris
Cassandra Ly
Brink
Cassandra
Lybrink
Holland Sentinel
BizHolland
Passive income myth vs real work required to earn
A look at the realities of passive income shows it demands upfront effort and ongoing maintenance. Experts Pat Flynn and Joseph Hogue explain that earnings often start after a substantial setup, with risk and time barriers.
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Pat Flynn
Jamese Torres-Rodriguez
Torres-Rodriguez
Flynn
VanderVeen Family and the Holland Furniture Legacy
The VanderVeen family built and ran Holland based furniture firms from the late 19th century through the 20th. Key figures John VanderVeen and Engbertus shaped Golden Oak and Dutch Woodcraft Shop, with fires, reorganizations, and later links to Baker Furniture. The story notes migrations, loans, and the 2008 Scrapyard Lofts conversion, plus family ties and archival sources.
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Golden Oak
John
Frances van Leeuwen
W. 12Th St
Dutch Woodcraft Shop
Holland Sugar Company
Holland Furniture Company
Everett Stephan
Bay View Furniture Company
Herman van Ark
Engbertus
John and Partners
Zeeland Furniture Company
Calvert
David and
Stuart Boyd
Holland Furniture
Baker Furniture
Scrapyard Lofts
Henry Vander Veen
Netherlands
Robert Swierenga
Randy Vande- Water
Holland
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Deebs Pizzeria
Cody
Joseph Hogue
Elise Amendola
VanderVeen
Uahosain
Amy - Wat
Ier
Phong
Grand Rapids Public Museum
Steve Vanderveen
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