Regional Industries
Manufacturing Report
This report is designed to inform the manufacturing community of key trends impacting the region. It is the result of insights gathered from The Right Place’s economic development work across its 7-county collaborative, and economic research performed by its Business Intelligence team.
Read Our 2025 Manufacturing Report
Take a look at the state of the manufacturing sector across the Greater Grand Rapids Region.
2025 Manufacturing Report Highlights
- 116,528 manufacturing jobs in the region
- $18.4B in Manufacturing Gross Regional Product, an increase of $2.3B over five years.
- The number of manufacturers experiencing talent recruitment problems declined 13%
Upcoming Events
Manufacturers Council Tour of Gentex | A Look at AI, KPIs, and the Future of Manufacturing
Manufacturers Council Tour of Gentex | A Look at AI, KPIs, and the Future of Manufacturing
This is a manufacturers council member-exclusive event.
November 19, 2025
7:30AM–12:00PMGentex Corp
Manufacturers Council | Work Based Learning and Youth Engagement at KCTC
Manufacturers Council | Work Based Learning and Youth Engagement at KCTC
This is a manufacturers council member-exclusive event.
December 3, 2025
7:30AM–10:00AMKent Career Tech Center
Supply Chain Management Conference 2026
Supply Chain Management Conference 2026
Registration opens early 2026.
March 3, 2026
12:00AM–12:00AMAmway Grand Plaza