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
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8,000
10,000
12,000
14,000
16,000
Population
Global Trade Issues / Tariffs | Talent Attraction | Lean / Efficiency Issues TOP PINCH POINTS:
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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