LETTER TO THE REGION | 02
The State of the Greater Grand Rapids Region: Welcome to the 2025 State of the Region report. Each year, The Right Place blends quantitative research with the firsthand insight we gain from our close relationships across the business community. This report reflects that dual perspective, offering a clear look at our economic performance and the experiences of employers across Greater Grand Rapids. In 2025, our team met with more than 600 companies across the region. These conversations continue to serve as a strong indicator of business confidence. Overall, companies are moving forward with strategic investments in automation, digital transformation, and emerging technology. These shifts are shaping our local economy and strengthening our position as a growing tech-enabled Midwest hub.
Greater Grand Rapids continues to experience healthy population growth, fueled by young talent and increasingly diverse communities. Our region remains competitive in advanced manufacturing, health sciences, and technology. Cost-of-living advantages and a tight industrial market continue to attract new residents and employers alike. This year’s report tells a story of forward momentum—rising tech capabilities, expanding industrial capacity, and a growing talent base. On behalf of The Right Place, thank you for your partnership and for supporting a stronger, more prosperous region.
We look forward to continuing this work together in the year ahead.
Steve Downing The Right Place, Inc. Board Chair President & CEO, Gentex Corporation
Randy Thelen President & CEO The Right Place, Inc.
The Right Place, Inc. | State of the Region 2025
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