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.

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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%

West Michigan Manufacturing Defense Cooperative | Market & Operational Readiness

This is an exclusive, interactive cohort designed for manufacturers interested in diversifying operations and exploring opportunities within the Department of Defense supply chain.

Please email bookerr@rightplace.org if you are interested in pre-registration.

April 28, 2026

9:00AM–11:00AMLakeshore Advantage

Supply Chain Management Council | ITW Drawform Tour & Company Overview

This is a supply chain management council member-exclusive event.

May 20, 2026

7:30AM–9:30AMITW Drawform