Yahoo! Finance recently named Grand Rapids one of the best cities in the country to start a career in the tech field. Grand Rapids is the second largest city in Michigan and anchors the West Michigan region. Many know Grand Rapids as Beer City, USA or perhaps visited nearby Lake Michigan for vacation. But do you know about what West Michigan offers the permanent resident?
West Michigan has a thriving economy. From Yahoo, “Leaders estimate that 5% of the economy and 5% of the jobs are currently in tech — and they’re on pace to double those numbers to 10% each within a decade.” If you’re looking to explore careers in West Michigan, upload your resume to our website and check out our Member Companies list.
In addition to great jobs and innovative companies, we have many of the amenities of a big city at a fraction of the cost. Our region also offers small town and lakefront living within easy commuting distance of downtown. Learn more about the region by exploring our website.
Stories of people who relocated to West Michigan
