The Uptown Business Improvement District meeting scheduled for Wednesday, November 5, 2025, at 8:15 AM has been canceled. Please note: The Uptown Corridor Improvement Authority meeting is happening November 5, 2025 at 8:00 AM as scheduled. If you have any questions, please contact the Economic Development Department by email at econdevshrd@grcity.us or by phone at 616-456-3431.
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Grand Rapids is home to industry leaders in various manufacturing sectors. It is home to some of the nation’s largest industry concentrations in metals, plastics, biopharmaceuticals, medical devices, production technology, automotive, office furniture, and food processing.
With approximately four out of five manufacturers having less than 250 employees, West Michigan manufacturers are lean, innovative, and offer a wide variety of capabilities.
Manufacturing remains the heart of West Michigan’s economy and we look forward to growing it even more with companies like yours.