State of the Region 2025

REGIONAL PARTNERS | 30

MONTCALM COUNTY

MONTCALM COUNTY EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT

2016

2025

Graduate Degree & Higher

Bachelor’s Degree

LOCAL BUSINESS INSIGHTS

Associate Degree

60% reporting increased sales 60% planning business expansions

10% increasing hiring levels 80% 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 | Talent Attraction | Talent Development TOP PINCH POINTS:

NOTABLE ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Secured over $370,000 in Michigan RAP grants to revitalize the historic Howard City Depot and construct a year-round community pavilion in Lakeview.

Since April 2025, MEA has held more than 125 listening meetings with businesses, educators, and local leaders to learn what’s needed to build lasting opportunity.

Reconnected with Greenville, the county’s largest municipality, resulting in renewed leadership, trust, and a match grant from the Greenville Area Community Foundation .

* Data as of 2025

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