REGIONAL PARTNERS | 24
IONIA COUNTY
IONIA COUNTY EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT
2016
2025
Graduate Degree & Higher
Bachelor’s Degree
Steele Street Park Rendering | City of Ionia
Associate Degree
LOCAL BUSINESS INSIGHTS
32% reporting increased sales 50% planning business expansions
21% increasing hiring levels 21% increasing training investments
Some College
High School Diploma
9th Grade to 12th Grade
Less than 9th Grade
0
5,000
10,000
15,000
20,000
Population
Facility Issues | Sales | Management / Leadership TOP PINCH POINTS:
NOTABLE ACCOMPLISHMENTS
The City of Ionia received a $185,600 RAP grant for the proposed Steele Street Park transformation project. The project will revitalize a vacant 7.7-acre parcel into a vibrant, multi- phase recreational complex, with the centerpiece being a versatile performing arts pavilion.
The Community Condos of Lake Odessa is a vision of the Stuart family who are long-time residents and supporters of the Village of Lake Odessa. Recognizing a lack of housing options in the Village, particularly for seniors, the Stuarts acquired the old Lakewood school property with the goal of providing new living opportunities within the Village where residents could be an integral part of the downtown Lake Odessa community.
Pure Aluminum will expand its aluminum scrap processing capacity in a multi-phase project in Berlin Township.
* Data as of 2025
The Right Place, Inc. | State of the Region 2025
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