Grand Rapids-Muskegon-Holland, Michigan combined statistical area

Grand Rapids-Muskegon-Holland, Michigan combined statistical area

The Grand Rapids-Muskegon-Holland, MI CSA has a population of 1,323,095 (as of July, 2007.) It is the 2nd largest census statistical area in Michigan (behind only Metro Detroit.) It includes the following counties.

Kent County, MI

Ottawa County, MI

Muskegon County, MI

Allegan County, MI

Barry County, MI

Ionia County, MI

Newaygo County, MI

The primary cultural and financial centers of the region are Grand Rapids, Muskegon and Holland.

Education

The region includes the following colleges and universities.

Grand Valley State University

Hope College

Calvin College

Cornerstone University

Aquinas College

Grand Rapids Community College

Muskegon Community College

Kendall College of Art and Design

Thomas M. Cooley Law School

The area also has campuses for Baker College, Ferris State University, Davenport University, Western Michigan University, and University of Phoenix, The area will also soon be home to the Michigan State University College of Human Medicine.

Economy

The area is home to the following corporations.

Alticor (formerly Amway), Ada

American Seating, Grand Rapids

Bissell, Walker

GE Aviation Cascade

Gerber Products Company, Fremont

Gordon Food Service, Wyoming

Gentex, Zeeland

Haworth, Holland

Herman Miller, Zeeland

Meijer, Walker

Mercantile Bank of Michigan, Grand Rapids

Old Orchard Brands, Sparta

Perrigo, Allegan

Spartan Stores, Cutlerville

Steelcase, Grand Rapids

Universal Forest Products, Grand Rapids

Wolverine World Wide, Rockford

X-Rite, Kentwood

Zondervan Publishing, Cascade

hopping, culture, and tourism

The area includes the following shopping malls.

Rivertown Crossings Mall

Woodland Mall

Lakes Mall

Westshore Mall

Centerpointe Mall

The area is noted for its proximity to the Lake Michigan shoreline and its beaches. As a result the area is a popular tourist destination during the summer months. Noted popular beach areas include Grand Haven, Muskegon, Saugatuck, and Holland.

Other popular tourist destinations include Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park located in the outskirts of Grand Rapids, and Michigan's Adventure theme park located in Muskegon.


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