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
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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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