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West Michigan Companies:
Nearly Every Industry, Unlimited InnovationHome to one of the most diverse markets in the U.S., West Michigan companies make everything from cell phone components to software. Browsing through our company database will show you that if you need it designed, programmed or mass-produced, you’ll find a partner here.
Industry ClustersThese rankings represent West Michigan’s prominence among the following industries as compared to 172 other U.S. metropolitan regions.
| Cluster |
West Michigan Rank |
| Automotive |
6 |
| Biopharmaceuticals |
6 |
| Metal Manufacturing |
8 |
| Plastics |
12 |
| Footwear |
12 |
| Motor Driven Products |
15 |
| Production Technology |
18 |
| Aerospace Engines |
18 |
| Prefabricated Enclosures |
19 |
| Processed Food |
27 |
| Lighting and Electrical Equipment |
28 |
| Medical Devices |
28 |
| Tobacco |
29 |
| Analytical Instruments |
30 |
| Sporting, Recreational and Children's Goods |
35 |
| Leather and Related Products |
37 |
| Publishing and Printing |
41 |
| Education and Knowledge Creation |
42 |
| Distribution Services |
42 |
| Heavy Machinery |
42 |
| Agricultural Products |
43 |
| Communications Equipment |
46 |
| Entertainment |
50 | Source: Cluster Mapping Project, Institute for Strategy & Competitiveness, Harvard Business School, using U.S. Census County Business Patterns, 2006. The economic area for West Michigan includes Allegan, Barry, Calhoun, Ionia, Kalamazoo, Kent, Mecosta, Montcalm, Muskegon, Newaygo, Oceana, Ottawa, and Van Buren counties.
Jobs by Industry - Grand Rapids/Holland/Muskegon CSA*(Complete salary information by MSA and Occupation available in "Wages" download file)
| Industry |
2011 Regional Jobs |
Percent of Regional Jobs |
| Trade, Transportation and Utilities |
127,688 |
17.9% |
| Manufacturing |
108,937 |
15.3% |
| Educational and Health Services |
106,564 |
14.9% |
| Professional and Business Services |
98,950 |
13.9% |
| Government |
58,766 |
8.2% |
| Leisure and Hospitality |
58,016 |
8.1% |
| Financial Activities |
58,007 |
8.1% |
| Construction |
36,235 |
5.1% |
| Other Services |
35,712 |
5.0% |
| Agriculture, Natural Resources and Mining |
17,137 |
2.4% |
| Information |
7,753 |
1.1% | *Grand Rapids Combined Statistical Area (Allegan, Barry, Ionia, Kent, Muskegon, Newaygo, and Ottawa counties)
Source: EMSI Complete Employment
Top 20 Employers in West Michigan(Complete list is available in "Largest Companies" download file)
| Company |
Local Employment |
Global Employment |
| Spectrum Health |
16,092 |
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| Meijer, Inc. |
7,421 |
65,000 |
| Steelcase Inc. |
4,800 |
13,500 |
| Spartan Stores, Inc. |
4,200 |
9,700 |
| Amway Corp. |
4,000 |
13,000 |
| Herman Miller Inc. |
3,800 |
6,000 |
| Mercy General Health Partners |
3,529 |
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| Axios Inc. |
3,522 |
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| Grand Rapids Public Schools |
3,463 |
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| Perrigo Company |
3,200 |
7,000 |
| Wal-Mart Stores Inc. |
3,131 |
2,100,000 |
| Saint Mary's Health Care |
2,672 |
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| Magna International Inc. |
2,500 |
74,350 |
| Haworth Inc. |
2,450 |
7,500 |
| Gentex Corp. |
2,317 |
2,600 |
| Alcoa Howmet Corp. |
2,200 |
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| Metro Health Hospital |
2,163 |
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| Farmers Insurance Group |
2,157 |
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| Grand Valley State University |
1,964 |
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| Kent County |
1,841 |
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