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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 (2017) | 1,056,217 | ||
| Growth Rate for Previous 5 Years (2013-2017) | 4.0% | ||
| Jobs (2017) | 590,382 | ||
| Average Earnings (2017) | $54,172 | ||
| Gross Regional Product (2017) | $56,500,000,000 |
