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Economic Development Department
Why Grand Rapids
Grand Rapids is set for an explosion of growth
Grand Rapids continues to experience an explosion of growth. From Industrial Parks, Technology Centers, Colleges and Universities, Neighborhoods and Public Transportation, and Arts, Culture and Entertainment Venues. Check it out for yourself in the data below.
Grand Rapids is located between Chicago and Detroit in Western Michigan, and is the state’s second-largest city with a population of 200,000. It is the urban center of a growing region of more than 1 million people. Most notably, the City is home to over 11,000 employers that employ over 273,000 people.
To get a clear perspective of all we have to offer we invite you to check out below.
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