We interview companies in our region to understand how to best support their growth. This information drives our economic development initiatives.
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.
Michigan Economic Development Corporation's site database and demographics. Ottawa County Geographic Information System. 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.
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