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Ask us about West Michigan and we could go on all day, but you need the answers now. Consider this your executive summary. We've included a collection of highlights and demographics that should give you a good idea why we think West Michigan is the Right Place for business.
Industry Highlights:
- More than 130 international companies
- The world headquarters for such companies as Amway, BISSELL, Steelcase, Herman Miller, and Wolverine World Wide
- 8th largest biopharmaceuticals cluster in the U.S.
- 7th among U.S. states for investment in R&D
- The second most diverse agricultural market in the U.S.
Grand Rapids MSA Economic Overview
| Total Population (2019) | 1,081,457 | |||
| Growth Rate for Previous 5 Years (2014-2019) | 4.3% | |||
| Jobs (2019) | 621,968 | |||
| Average Earnings (2019) | $54,300 | |||
| Gross Regional Product (2019) | $65,200,000,000 |
