REGIONAL PARTNERS
The Right Place’s economic development work covers an eight-county region including, Kent, Ionia, Lake, Mason, Mecosta, Montcalm, Newaygo and Oceana counties. The Right Place works closely with those partner counties outside Kent County by embedding economic development professionals into each community. These partnerships are made possible by alliances in each county, served by a local board of directors.. Each county contributes unique strengths to Greater Grand Rapids, creating a dynamic region where collaboration fosters economic vitality and growth.
Note on the data
The data in the following section was collected from Lightcast, the U.S. Census Bureau, and the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis and is current as of the time of writing in November 2024 unless otherwise specified
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