IONIA COUNTY
IONIA COUNTY EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT
2013
2023
Graduate Degree & Higher
Bachelor’s Degree
LOCAL BUSINESS INSIGHTS
44.4% SEEING INCREASING SALES TRENDS 36.1% PLANNING TO EXPAND THEIR BUSINESS
41.7% EXPERIENCING RECRUITMENT CHALLENGES 27.8% INCREASING INVESTMENT IN TRAINING
Associate’s Degree
Some College
High School Diploma
9th Grade to 12th Grade
Less than 9th Grade
Top Pinch Points:
Talent Attraction | Facility Issues | Financing, Infrastructure, Sales
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17,500
20,000
22,500
25,000
Population
NOTABLE ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Conducted the 3rd annual MIPitch competition, providing $12,500 to five local entrepreneurs and small businesses.
Coordinated with multiple school districts to introduce high school students to local businesses through in-person visits.
Partnered with Ionia schools to arrange two career fairs in the county.
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