Bill Cooper - La Colombe

About this episode

Aaron Maike interviews Bill Cooper about La Colombe's expansion and community initiatives in Muskegon County.

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, ...

People in this episode

Host: Aaron Maike

Guest: Bill Cooper

Topics covered

• business expansion
• community impact
• job creation
• local partnerships
• food access

Keywords

• La Colombe
• Chobani
• Muskegon County
• job creation
• community initiatives
• food access programs
• local talent development

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: La Colombe, Chobani

Places: Muskegon County, Norton Shores

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