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
Is Your Manufacturing Business Ready for Digital Sales?
Is Your Manufacturing Business Ready for Digital Sales?
Many manufacturers are feeling pressure to invest in digital sales, whether that's a new website, customer portal, quoting tool, marketplace strategy, or ecommerce platform. But before investing in technology, it's important to understand the business problem you're trying to solve.
August 26, 2026
9:15AM–10:15AMWebinar will be held virtually.