'Manufacturing Weakness' Biggest Issue in West Michigan Economy
West Michigan economy projected to slow.
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Drones Are Expected to Bring 1,500 Jobs to Michigan
The drone industry can add an additional $11.3 million to the economy.
281 Jobs and $113.8 Million to Grand Rapids, Kentwood, Newaygo
The jobs are spread over four West Michigan companies which are all expanding their operations.
Michigan Wine Industry has Economic Impact of $5.4 Billion
Thanks for all you do to make it possible.
Forbes Announces 10 Big U.S. Cities With The Fastest-Growing Econ
Grand Rapids' economy is one of the most dynamic in the country.
Grand Rapids is #1 in U.S. for Job Growth
The economy of Grand Rapids, and its metro areas, keeps getting better!
A study done by Headlight Data, a website that collects data on economics and the workforce, found that Grand Rapids had the highest rate of job growth in 2016 compared to any other state in the country...
A study done by Headlight Data, a website that collects data on economics and the workforce, found that Grand Rapids had the highest rate of job growth in 2016 compared to any other state in the country...
Grand Rapids has Strongest Job Prospects in the Country
Last week's ManpowerGroup Employment Outlook Survey ranked the country's 100 largest metropolitan areas after surveying 11,000 employers.
The results show Grand Rapids has the strongest net employment outlook for July, August and September of 2017.
The results show Grand Rapids has the strongest net employment outlook for July, August and September of 2017.
Recession Predicted for Grand Rapids in 2 - 3 Years, Slow Growth in 2017
Grand Valley State University economist Paul Isely is predicting slow steady growth for the greater Grand Rapids economy in 2017. He also expects the next recession to hit West Michigan in two to three years.
Ford Motors Planning on Spending $700 Million on Michigan Plant Instead of Mexico
Today Ford announced that instead of spending billion of dollars building a new plant in Mexico for production, they're going to instead spend $700 Million right here in Michigan! The plant will expand it's manufacturing of electric and autonomous vehicles, and the money will be right here…
Grand Rapids Getting 37 High-Tech, Life Science Jobs
On Wednesday, The Right Place and the City of Grand Rapids announced the approval of an incentive that will bring 37 new high-tech, life science jobs and $2.8 million in new investment to Grand Rapids over the next three years.
Real Proof! The Economic Recovery IS Happening In Grand Rapids!
Mart Twain said it best: There are lies, damned lies and statistics. THESE statistics are not lies, however, and paint a slightly rosier picture of the economic state we in Grand Rapids are in.
World’s Richest Man: Tax Us Rich People More!
No matter what you think of what's going on in this country finance wise, we can all agree some people are getting off scott free. The Rich. More wealthy people and powerful companies pay little to no tax, while regular folk like you and me get the pipe where the sun don't shine.