​Business Partner Challenge #1:

​​​How can the City of Grand Haven implement or improve sustainability practices that will benefit the community while also improving their MI Green Communities score with an ultimate goal of reaching platinum status?

Our experience . . .

     "Project-Based Learning transforms my classroom into a space where curiosity leads the way, collaboration drives progress, and students                 discover the power of their own potential." ~ Lyndsey Huisman, Educator

     "Working with GH City is fantastic. They are interested in real solutions to a variety of issues and looking at issues through the lens of high                school students provides a unique perspective." ~ Brian Williams, Educator

​Business Partner Challenge #2:

What strategies and tools can the City of Grand Haven and Main Street DDA create and implement to:

• Attract and retain resilient businesses?
  
• Connect property owners with new businesses to strengthen the downtown?
  
• Assist small business owners with succession planning?
  

Our experience . . .

     "I didn't realize that there were any problems downtown before doing Academy. I didn't know that some of the businesses were even there."  ~ Rita, Student

     "Most business owners have similar goals of wanting a vibrant downtown. We should work together and mentor new businesses so we can always thrive."  ~ Jim, Community Member

     "We have a very small budget in comparison to our neighbors in SL because of how funding for our DDA is established and we still have to pay for the heated sidewalks."  ~ Chandi, Community Member

Click here for Team City of Grand Haven's journey on Padlet.