January Newsletter
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The Downtown Muskegon landscape has been transformed by leaps and bounds in 2018.

Downtown Muskegon is known as the heart of the Lakeshore, with a focus on art, history and culture. During the year of 2018, over 20 projects were announced, in progress or completed, totaling millions of dollars. Projects include the relocation of the world's largest kayak manufacturer, the dismantling of the B.C. Cobb plant and numerous mixed use building developments.

For the full list, visit MLive.
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Sherman Boulevard, one of Muskegon's busiest corridors, is expected to get a facelift in 2019.

During a late December session, state legislators awarded $3 million to the City of Muskegon Heights for the redesign and reconstruction of Sherman Boulevard. Proposed improvements include roadways, utilities, lighting, landscaping and more. In addition, a separate $250,000 grant was awarded to Muskegon Heights for general street improvements.

For the full article, visit the Muskegon Times .
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Get outdoors! The Muskegon Winter Sports Complex features two acres of outdoor ice rink, a 1/4 mile ice skating trail, a luge track (one of only four in the United States!) and endless cross country skiing or snowshoe trails.

The complex is hosting a  Watch Muskegon fundraiser on January 29 from 4pm to 10pm. Those who pre-order activity passes will get a special rate, and a portion of the proceeds will go back to the campaign.

Click on the button below for pricing information.
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More than $9 million in training funds is headed to over 200 West Michigan employers.

Michigan’s Talent Investment Agency announced the recipients of its Going PRO Talent Fund, aimed at providing skill enhancement, apprenticeship programs and advance-technology training for current or future employees. These grants have helped Michigan businesses create over 10,000 jobs and retain three times that in the past five years. Of the companies receiving funding, 20 are in Muskegon County.

For the full list, visit the Grand Rapids Business Journal.
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THE STATS
Homes Sold
December 2017 = 190
December 2018 = 194

Average Sale Price
December 2017 = $130,535
December 2018 = $144,587
There were 80 known jobs filled in Muskegon County in November of 2018.
Up to 60 books will be delivered for FREE to Muskegon County children (ages 0-5) as part of the Dolly Parton Imagination Library. Click here to learn more.
Statistics provided by: Michigan Association of Realtors,  Michigan DTMB Bureau of Labor Market Information, United Way of the Lakeshore
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