Episode Details

In this episode of Muskegon Rising, host Aaron Maike talks with Bill Cooper, Vice President of Operations at La Colombe in Norton Shores, about the company’s major expansion, growing workforce, and deep commitment to Muskegon County. Cooper shares how La Colombe and parent company Chobani are investing in up to 340 new jobs, a 200,000-square-foot facility expansion, local talent development, school partnerships, food access programs, and community impact initiatives that strengthen families, students, and the regional economy. This conversation highlights how purpose-driven business, manufacturing growth, and community investment are helping shape Muskegon’s future.