Grand Rapids, Michigan

Grand Rapids, Michigan is a healthy, growing community. New construction abounds, companies are expanding, familiar names in entertainment adorn the marquee on the local arena, and world-renowned exhibitions are featured at the local museum and conservatory. Affordable housing, award-winning schools and dynamic employment opportunities have helped attract an international workforce that is young, well educated, and highly skilled.

In the heart of downtown Grand Rapids, a growing campus of premier research and patient care facilities has spawned nearly $1 billion in life science investment in less than a decade. Anchoring this growth is Van Andel Institute, and Greater Grand Rapids is the western anchor of a life science research and resource corridor that stretches south to Kalamazoo and east to Detroit. (read more...)

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General Information

• Video: "Live and Work in Greater Grand Rapids" 
• Article: "COMMENTARY - AMERICA’S HEARTLAND - Why can’t we be more like Grand Rapids?" 
• grNow 
• Rapid Growth Media 
• The Right Place, Inc. 
• West Michigan Tourist Association 

Attractions

• Frederik Meijer Gardens 
• Van Andel Arena 
• Visit Grand Rapids 

Life Science / Health Care

• St. Mary's Hospital 
• Spectrum Health 
• West Michigan Science and Technology Institute 

Housing

• Real Estate Listings 
• Rentals 
• Heritage Hill 

Transportation

• The Rapid (bus)
• Gerald R. Ford International Airport 

Education

• Grand Rapids Community College 
• Grand Valley State University 
• Michigan State University 
• Davenport University 
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