The Grand Rapids Press

Headquarters
155 Michigan St. NW
Grand Rapids, MI 49503

Printing & Packaging Center
3100 Walker Ridge Dr. NW
Walker, MI 49544

Lakeshore Office
209 E. 8th St.
Holland, MI 49423


Market Profile / Economic Profile



West Michigan is a thriving, vibrant, and progressive area. Strong growth in population and employment
in the Grand Rapids region has brought national attention.

The Grand Rapids region is so great!

    Grand Rapids-Muskegon-Holland MSA ranks No. 3 in the World Knowledge Competitiveness Index.
    Published by Robert Huggins Associates, the 2004 Index of 129 world regions is a
    benchmark of the knowledge capacity, capability, and sustainability of a region. The Index
    recognizes how West Michigan turns its knowledge into commercial and economic value.
    Top Rankings
    #3 World Knowledge Competitive Index
    #3 Regional Ratio of Knowledge Intensity
    #1 Research and Development Expenditure by Business Per Capita
    #1 Private Equity Investment Per Capita

  • The Grand Rapids region is home to some of Forbes largest private companies including
    Meijer, Alticor, Gordon Food Service and Haworth.
  • Forbes publisher, Rich Karlggard dubbed Grand Rapids a “Bohemian Bargain!” Grand Rapids is among 25 cities highlighted for having a lively downtown, a very reasonable cost-of-living and commitment to revitalizing its downtown.

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