Economic Update

2018 Successes and Major Expansions

Regional Data

The West Michigan Regional Prosperity Alliance has launched the West Michigan Regional Dashboard - a compilation of 34 different data sets for the 13-county West Michigan region. The tool is designed to offer an accurate overview of how the region is doing in terms of overall quality of life and economic factors.

Other Data and Sources

Michigan Economic Development Corporation's site database and demographics.

Ottawa County Geographic Information System.

Ottawa County and Allegan County are the fastest growing counties in Michigan.

Who lives and works in our region? Demographics and business information from the U.S. Census Bureau for Ottawa and Allegan Counties. 

US Patent and Trademark Office's County Report

Utility Patents per State Over Time

West Michigan Works! Hot Jobs Report

Great Lakes Economy: The Growth Engine of North America Infographic

Allegan and Ottawa County are part of the Grand Rapids Combined Statistical Area, with a population of over one million strong. 

Economic Indicators and Comparative Communities

As we look forward to ensure long term economic health, our vision for the West Michigan Lakeshore economy is that our economic indicators show that we are outperforming our peers and making strides toward competing successfully with our benchmark communities.