(from Muskegon Market Report)
Dirt Moves on Housing Developments
Norton Shores has seen two recent housing developments come to fruition: Berryfield by Eastbrook Homes and Torrie Estates by Allen Edwin Homes.
Another downtown housing development in the works is the Heritage Square Town-homes on Clay Street. Two additional units are under construction and scheduled to be open and for sale by Spring 2015.
Restaurants on the Rise
Muskegon’s restauranteurs have been busy opening four new establishments along the Lakeshore in recent weeks…
Hodgepodge Bakehouse in Norton Shores serves designer donuts, unique pizzas, sandwiches, soups and more. The Deck, located on the sands of Pere Marquette Beach with views of Lake Michigan is a casual BBQ themed restaurant and bar. The Boar’s Belly opened in the old MAC restaurant space which has outdoor seating and a boasts a bacon themed menu. Boat Yard BBQ is a full service Lakeside restaurant. This waterfront venue features southern style BBQ and a full bar.
With several other successful restaurant owners working on secondary locations and a newly approved food truck ordinance in the City of Muskegon, the community should expect even more “food news” in the coming months…
New Publications Sell Muskegon
Muskegon Publications Community organizations have created a variety of publications that sell the Muskegon Community to prospective visitors, residents, businesses and meeting planners.
The Muskegon County Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB) created the Meet Muskegon Convention and Event Guide in addition to the annually published Visitors Guide. http://visitmuskegon.org/
The Muskegon Lakeshore Chamber of Commerce created Muskegon’s Live, Work and Play Guide, which has information on housing, education, entrepreneurism, workforce development, manufacturing, attractions, events, dining, shopping and more. http://www.harborhouse.com/digital/muskegonco.htm
Downtown Muskegon Now published a new and updated Downtown Map providing information on downtown events, shopping, dining, attractions and more. http://www.downtownmuskegon.org/
Muskegon Area First is also working to sell Muskegon and grow the area’s Blue Economy businesses with the production of a digital recruiting publication. http://www.harborhouse.com/digital/bluewatereconomy.htm