Muskegon Development Competitors

Grand Rapids is the second-largest city in Michigan, and the largest city in West Michigan. It is on the Grand River about 30 miles east of Lake Michigan and three hours from Chicago. The City’s population is 198,829 and covers an area of 45 square miles. The combined statistical area of Grand Rapids-Muskegon-Holland is 1.3 million. The City recently received numerous recognitions ranging from the Best U.S. City to Invest in Housing and the Fastest Growing Economy in the U.S. (Forbes); the #1 City to Raise a Family; the #1 Hottest Real Estate Market to Watch (Trulia.com), and #28 Most Hipster City in the world. The Art Prize Festival was ranked one of the Top Five Festivals Worldwide (Time). Fifteen craft breweries are located within Grand Rapids making it locally known as Michigan’s “Beer City.” The City just completed a comprehensive Strategic Plan with a new Mission Statement: To elevate quality of life through excellent City services. Equity is one of the City's six values and is embedded into all decisions, policies and practices.

The Detroit Economic Growth Corporation is a private, non-profit corporation established in 1978 devoted exclusively to supporting Detroit’s economic development initiatives. DEGC has been designed to make business success in Detroit possible. We know Detroit well, we know the city's government, and we're aware of the countless opportunities the city has to offer. The DEGC team consists of long-time members of the Detroit community who can inform you about all the things that make investing in Detroit a full, rich experience. DEGC is a private, non-profit organization. We're not part of the city of Detroit's government, but we are a long-time partner of it. We love Detroit, and are dedicated to strengthening the city from the inside out.

Local Unit of Government located in Bay County, Michigan and a part of the greater Great Lakes Bay Region. For the region, Bay City represents one of the most vibrant areas with opportunities for recreation, entertainment and the potential for sustained economic growth. The City’s juxtaposition on the Saginaw River provides not only natural beauty, but recreation opportunities and a unique and recognizable physical environment that helps to differentiate it from other areas in the region and the state. The historic buildings in the downtown and traditional neighborhoods provide the building blocks for a highly desirable investment environment for existing and potential residents, as well as small business entrepreneurs who are seeking an urban environment that is consistent with the existing building and housing stock. VISION - Governmental imagination leading our community into the future. MISSION - People working together and committed to creating the highest quality of life for everyone in our riverfront community.