Preserving White Lake’s Business Legacy
We Built This–White Lake is a collaborative podcast series between the White Lake Area Chamber & Visitors Bureau and CatchMark Technologies that documents the rich business history of our community. Each episode features interviews with founders, owners, and key figures who have helped shape the White Lake Area’s economic and cultural landscape.
These conversations capture the stories behind beloved local establishments, revealing the challenges, triumphs, and community connections that have sustained them through the years. From multi-generational family businesses to innovative newcomers, each podcast provides valuable insights into White Lake’s commercial heritage.
Season One
Episode One: CatchMark Technologies
Episode Two: Weesies Brothers
Episode Three: WinBerg Construction
Episode Four: Don Rypma Chevrolet GMC
Episode Five: The Playhouse at White Lake
Episode Six: Fetch Brewing Company
Episode Seven: Shelby State Bank
Episode Eight: Pitkin Drug & Gift Shoppe
Season Two
Episode One: White Lake Yacht Club
Episode Two: Lewis Adventure Farm & Zoo
Episode Three: Arts Council of White Lake–Nuveen Center
Episode Four: Lewis House Bed & Breakfast
Episode Five: Tri County Feed Service
Episode Six: MasterTag
Episode Seven: White Lake Area Chamber & Visitors Bureau
Episode Eight: Aludyne
Season Three
Episode One: City of Whitehall
Episode Two: Country Dairy
Episode Three: WaterDog Outfitters
Episode Four: Blue Lake Fine Arts Camp
Episode Five: White Lake Golf Club
Episode Six: Muskegon Luge Adventure Sports Park
Episode Seven: Montgomery Inn & Suites
Episode Eight: Old Channel Inn
Season Four
Episode One: The City of Montague
Episode Two: Michillinda Lodge
Episode Three: Coldwell Banker Woodland Schmidt
Episode Four: Visit Muskegon
Episode Five: Consumers Energy
Episode Six: Amy VanLoon
Episode Seven: Michigan’s Adventure
Episode Eight: SPLKA/White River Light Station
Season Five
Episode One: HarborLight Credit Union
Episode Two: White Lake Fire Authority
Episode Three: Whitehall District Schools
Episode Four: Wesco
Episode Five: Muskegon Community College
Episode Six: Montague – Whitehall Rotary
Episode Seven: DTE Energy
Episode Eight: Montague Area Public Schools
