2023 State of the Region

MONTCALM COUNTY

MONTCALM COUNTY EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT

2013

2023

Graduate Degree & Higher

Bachelor’s Degree

LOCAL BUSINESS INSIGHTS

60% SEEING INCREASING SALES TRENDS 60% PLANNING TO EXPAND THEIR BUSINESS

46.7% EXPERIENCING RECRUITMENT CHALLENGES 20% INCREASING INVESTMENT IN TRAINING

Associate’s Degree

Some College

High School Diploma

9th Grade to 12th Grade

Less than 9th Grade

Top Pinch Points:

Customer Issues | Logistics/Movement of Goods | Infrastructure and Talent Attraction

0

2,500 5,000 7,500 10,000 12,500

15,000

17,500

20,000

22,500

25,000

Population

NOTABLE ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Facilitated Greenville-based Mersen USA with a $10 million expansion that will add 45 new jobs to the region.

Hosted a Developer Day event, bringing 23 people to tour 13 sites across Montcalm County.

Developed a three-year strategic plan with five primary strategies to guide work through 2025. These strategies range from infrastructure and housing, to expanding annual events such as the MIPitch Competition.

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STATE OF THE REGION 2023

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