State of the Region 2025

REGIONAL PARTNERS | 32

NEWAYGO COUNTY

NEWAYGO COUNTY EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT

2016

2025

Graduate Degree & Higher

Bachelor’s Degree

LOCAL BUSINESS INSIGHTS

Associate Degree

76% reporting increased sales 48% planning business expansions

8% increasing hiring levels 32% increasing training investments

Some College

High School Diploma

9th Grade to 12th Grade

Less than 9th Grade

0

2000 4,000 6,000

8,000

10,000

12,000

14,000

16,000

Population

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NOTABLE ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Secured Newaygo County’s first Housing TIF approval , resulting in the 102-unit, $16 million Highbanks multi-family housing project.

Received a $186,000 RAP grant for the Newaygo Pocket Park Initiative to expand their social zone and create a unique sense of place at a key downtown intersection.

Facilitated a historic signage initiative in Woodland Park , resulting in 15+ signs highlighting the cultural contributions of African Americans throughout the community.

* Data as of 2025

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