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 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 area statistics, download our West Michigan Growth Statistics (PDF, 562 KB). 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 Spring Economic Overview (PDF, 999 KB)
