Grand Rapids is “the most successful intensive manufacturing city in America,” according to The Economist magazine. Manufacturing is the largest sector of the local economy, accounting for nearly 19%…
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West Michigan is enjoying one of the fastest rates of tech industry growth in the U.S. But what sets the industry apart in Grand Rapids may surprise you. Innovation. Agility. The drive to stay ahead…
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Home to more than 130 global companies and one of the fastest growing economies in the U.S., West Michigan has long been known as a great place to do business. Whether in small, family-owned companies…
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Known as Furniture City since the early 20th century, Grand Rapids is no stranger to manufacturing. But the region’s manufacturing base extends well beyond furniture – in fact, it ranks #1 for the…
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For decades, game-changing building and revitalization projects driven by strong public-private partnerships have been the hallmark of the Kent County region. Grand Action – or more recently, Grand…
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A Grand Rapids-based organization has taken a local program statewide to inspire, equip and celebrate companies that create high-quality jobs, stronger communities and a healthier Great Lakes region…
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West Michigan is a magnet for collaboration in medical research, innovation and care. This is the second of two articles that take a look at what’s happening now and what’s on the horizon. Setting a…
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The Grand Rapids economy is consistently ranked as one of the best and fastest growing in the country – and there’s no better evidence of that than the pace of downtown development. Capital investment…
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West Michigan farmers and food processors have created a $1.5 billion agri-food industry, propelling the region to the top 25 percent of similar regions nationwide, according to the Right Place, West…
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In this giving season, we take a look at the generous gifts and givers that have helped make Grand Rapids the vibrant community it is today. We are grateful for their vision and their generosity, and…
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