State of the Region 2025

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

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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

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