The region ranks #9 in the nation in Biopharmaceuticals due to the Van Andel Research Institute, a $200 million world-class-medical research institute focusing on molecular oncology, and pharmaceutical companies such as Alticor, J B Laboratories, Perrigo, Pfizer, Welch Laboratories, and Zeeland Chemicals.

Greater Grand Rapids Industry Profiles

Nearly one quarter of our regional workforce is involved in manufacturing, from well-known companies like Steelcase to high-technology start-ups and specialized automotive suppliers. More than 32,000 firms of all sizes are located here, and produce products for almost every imaginable industry.

But Greater Grand Rapids is not just an advanced manufacturing powerhouse. We�re also evolving into a world-class life sciences hub, with centers of excellence in research and patient care. Over the last decade, nearly $1 billion has been invested in facilities on �Health Hill� and the surrounding area. Greater Grand Rapids is now the western anchor for a dynamic life sciences corridor that stretches from Kalamazoo to Ann Arbor.

Look here for detailed information about recent investments and activity in Advanced Manufacturing and Life Sciences.