Muskegon Innovation Hub

Lakeshore Innovator of the Year honor goes to Goodwill's business development director

For years, Nick Carlson wasn't sure on how to solve Goodwill's plastic waste dilemma. But, a partnership with a recycling company in Pennsylvania helped find a solution and earned Carlson the 2022 Lakeshore Innovator of the Year presented by the Muskegon Innovation Hub.

Jul 29, 2022


Meet this year's finalists for Innovator of the Year

The Muskegon Innovation Hub honors the region's most innovative entrepreneurs during its annual ceremony on July 28.

Jul 25, 2022


Entrepreneurs make their pitches at Innovation Hub's 5x5 Night

Modeled on television shows like "Shark Tank" and "Dragons' Den," the event gives an entrepreneur five minutes to present their idea to an audience and a panel of judges, making the case for funding in their young company.

Jun 2, 2022


Annual report shows Muskegon Innovation Hub's economic impact on community

Grand Valley's Muskegon Innovation Hub recently released its annual economic report showing several highlights for entrepreneurs and start-ups still battling through the pandemic.

Nov 9, 2021


Creator of online network for women veterans wins GVSU Lakeshore Innovator of the Year award

Zaneta Adams, president and founder of WINC: For All Women Veterans, received the award from GVSU's Muskegon Innovation Hub.

Jul 29, 2021


Finalists named for Lakeshore Innovator of the Year award

Five groups or individuals have been selected as finalists for the 2021 Lakeshore Innovator of the Year award, presented by Grand Valley State University's Muskegon Innovation Hub.

Jul 22, 2021


Muskegon Innovation Hub renovates space to add more clients

Grand Valley's Muskegon Innovation Hub (the Hub) has repurposed its building space to accommodate more entrepreneurs.

May 3, 2021


Grand Valley Innovation Hub awarded Economic Development Administration grant

Grand Valley State University's Muskegon Innovation Hub celebrated the awarding of a grant by the U.S. Department of Commerce's Economic Development Administration (EDA) at a September 11 event at the Hub.

Sep 11, 2020


Smart brick inventor wins GVSU Lakeshore Innovator of the Year Award

The inventor of a "smart brick" temperature sensor that works in the City of Holland's downtown snowmelt system won the second annual Lakeshore Innovator of the Year Award, presented by Grand Valley State University's Muskegon Innovation Hub, at a ceremony on July 30.

Aug 3, 2020


Camp Shout Out named Lakeshore Innovator of the Year

A camp dedicated to improving the lives and speaking skills of children and teenagers who have speech disorders won the first-ever Lakeshore Innovator of the Year award presented by Grand Valley State University's Muskegon Innovation Hub.

Mar 15, 2019