Community Profile
With a concentration of exceptional companies along the shores of Lake Michigan, the Holland, Zeeland and Saugatuck communities enjoy the ability to work in an area where many vacation. With the beaches of Lake Michigan, vibrant downtowns, outstanding schools, two hospitals undergoing major construction projects, Michigan’s most extensive bike path system, the arts and culture offerings of Hope College and other area museums—we are a place like no other.
Demographics
With 34% population growth since 1990, Ottawa County is one of the fastest growing counties in the Midwest.
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Education
We take education seriously in West Michigan. Whether it is elementary school, graduate school, company-specific job training or continued education, we are committed to providing quality education to our community. Beginning with K–12, parents have many choices between public, private and charter schooling for their children.
Our goal is to equip students to succeed. As a result, our school systems consistently out-perform state and national averages. Higher education opportunities are plentiful throughout the region. More than 15 colleges and universities within an hour’s drive provide a wide range of educational choices.
With over 86,000 students enrolled and over one quarter of our population having a bachelor’s degree or higher, we are fully capable of producing a talented workforce for today and the future.
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Quality of Life
The quality of life and affordability of living in the Holland, Zeeland and Saugatuck areas were recently recognized by Kiplinger Personal Finance Magazine in the 2006 edition of the annual 50 Smart Places to Live ranking.
Building & Land
Lakeshore area professionals take pride in design of both product and community. Even our industrial parks reflect the pride of the business owners and developers. Extra aesthetics are often added that make work environments stand out from other parts of the country.
- West Michigan is a global leader in LEED certified, sustainable, environmentally-friendly building design
- The Holland/ Grand Rapids area is ranked 7th for largest concentration of “Green Building” projects in the U.S.
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