The Michigan Economic Development Corp. has awarded GVSU's Muskegon Lakeshore SmartZone $1 million to expedite the development of the Muskegon lakeshore.
The grant, which was part of a $10 million Core Communities Fund, was announced Wednesday at GVSU's Lake Michigan Center in Muskegon.
The Muskegon SmartZone, which was created in April, will focus on developing high-technology firms and integrating technology created at GVSU into Muskegon area firms. The zone will be home to a business incubator, a technical skills center and research and development facilities for university and business use. The zone also seeks to develop a waterfront center of commerce, continuing the rebirth of downtown Muskegon.The grant will be used to finance a shoreline boardwalk along Muskegon Lake within the zone.
