Grand Rapids in conjunction with the Van Andel Research Institute and Grand Valley State University recently launched the West Michigan Science and Technology Initiative. The Institute will serve as a hub for technology and product development assistance in the Grand Rapids’ area, as well as provide incubator space for biotechnology companies.
Greater Grand Rapids Regional Statistics
Here you'll find quick, easy-to-digest regional statistics from our resource library. Just viewing our numbers makes it easy to see why we're the right place for business.
Click on the categories to the left to view and download statistics by category. For a general summary of April 2008 Growth Stats (PDF, 516 KB) area statistics, download the most current version of our West Michigan Growth Statistics. For a two-page summary of selected statistics download our 2008 West Michigan Fact Sheet (PDF, 67 KB)
West Michigan Economic Overiew
For a summary of current business conditions in Greater Grand Rapids, download the most recent edition of the March 2008 Economic Overview (PDF, 110 KB)