MECOSTA COUNTY
MECOSTA COUNTY EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT
2013
2023
Graduate Degree & Higher
Bachelor’s Degree
LOCAL BUSINESS INSIGHTS
34.5% SEEING INCREASING SALES TRENDS 44.8% PLANNING TO EXPAND THEIR BUSINESS
10.3% EXPERIENCING RECRUITMENT CHALLENGES 37.9% INCREASING INVESTMENT IN TRAINING
Associate’s Degree
Some College
High School Diploma
9th Grade to 12th Grade
Less than 9th Grade
Top Pinch Points:
Facility Issues | Lean/Efficency Issues | Talent Retention
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12,000
Population
NOTABLE ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Collaborated with Discover Manufacturing and Ferris State University to introduce nearly 400 students to manufacturers across Mecosta County.
Facilitated a $3 million expansion project for Big Rapids Products, which plans to add between 50 jobs and 75 jobs.
Assisted in applying for $200,000 in blight elimination funds for Mecosta County. The funding resulted in one blighted building being demolished and another currently under deconstruction.
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