Economic Development

Are you an existing business located in the City of Grand Rapids? If so, please contact us to schedule a time to meet with you and learn more about your business needs. This is the best way for you to learn about all business resources and incentives available for your business.

Are you planning to expand your business? Contact us for assistance with your zoning, permitting, and all other related approvals. This also provides an opportunity for you to explore any potential incentives available for your business.  

We know real estate development can be tricky — especially if real estate development isn’t your primary business focus. So let us navigate you through the process. This will increase your chances to save time, risk, and money!

We have several incentive programs that can support your real estate project. Our programs provide property tax benefits for investment in vacant, underutilized, contaminated or obsolete property. We also really like the job retention and creation outcomes that are part of your project. After reviewing our incentive programs please give us a call to discuss all your options and clarify any questions.

We know that the right location is critical to business success. Ask us about Grand Rapids and West Michigan and we could go on all day, but you want answers now. Consider this your executive summary. We've included a collection of highlights and demographics to give you a better idea about Grand Rapids and the West Michigan Region.

Regional Highlights

• More than 130 international companies
• The world headquarters for such companies as Amway, BISSELL, Steelcase, Herman Miller, and Acrisure
• 8th largest biopharmaceuticals cluster in the U.S.
• 7th among U.S. states for investment in R&D