Staffing shortage ‘a big issue’ for Muskegon County businesses scrambling to fill thousands of jobs
Updated 10:34 AM;
Today 10:34 AM
Businesses ranging from a metal casting foundry, shown here in a file photo, and a pizza shop, plus several in the tourism industry, are struggling to hire enough to fill open positions. (MLive file photo)
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MUSKEGON, MI – Big John’s Pizza is now closed on Tuesdays.
It’s not because of a lack of business, but the Whitehall pizza shop, 104 Thompson St., can’t find enough employees to fully staff its busy restaurant.
The managers at the pizza shop aren’t the only ones struggling to fill open positions. In Muskegon County and other communities in West Michigan that rely on tourism, the need ahead of the busy summer season is even more of a problem.
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Lakeshore Restaurant Week returns with deals at Muskegon area eateries
Updated Mar 17, 2021;
Posted Mar 17, 2021
Outdoor seating at the American Brasserie part of Walker s, shown in this file photo, is one of the options during Lakeshore Restaurant Week. (MLive file photo)
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MUSKEGON, MI – Fourteen restaurants will be offering special promotions during Lakeshore Restaurant Week from Friday, March 19 through Saturday, March 27.
The nine-day event encourages diners to explore eateries in the Muskegon area that prepared unique menus or deals for the week.
Smash Wine Bar & Bistro, 415 W. Western Ave., will offer a three-course dinner of an appetizer, soup or salad and an entrée for $30. Dessert can be added for $5. Similarly, The Lake House Waterfront Grille, 730 Terrace Point Road, and Walker’s, 939 3rd St., each have prepared three-course menus for $33.
Canada’s extended ban on Great Lakes cruises could affect Muskegon tourism
Updated Feb 08, 2021;
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MUSKEGON, MI – A Canadian ban on cruise ships operating on the Great Lakes could have a direct impact on Muskegon’s summer tourism.
At this point, it’s unclear if the cruise ships scheduled to stop at Muskegon’s port in 2021 will be canceled. At least one cruise line told MLive/Muskegon Chronicle that it plans to maintain it’s planned visits in Muskegon this summer.
Great Lakes cruise lines are still figuring out if they can save their summer season, following the Canadian government’s decision to extend a ban on cruises for another year until Feb. 28, 2022.
Recovery from pandemic expected in Muskegon County by end of 2022, economist says
Updated Jan 29, 2021;
Posted Jan 29, 2021
Economist Paul Isely says Muskegon Countywill likely see pre-COVID levels of employment by the end of 2022 and beginning of 2023. (MLive file photo)
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MUSKEGON, MI – It’s likely going to be many months before employment levels in Muskegon County rebound from the sharp decline experienced during the pandemic.
That was the message Friday from economist Paul Isely during the annual Muskegon County Economic Forecast hosted by the Muskegon Lakeshore Chamber of Commerce. His talk examined the impact of COVID-19 and the economic recovery in the area.