The growth and expansion of West Michigan is largely encouraged by the quality of life offered in the area to residents.
Grand Rapids was recently honored as one of the Top 25 cities in the country for its lively downtown atmosphere, reasonable cost-of-living, and the community's commitment to revitalization.
Additionally, home to businesses like Meijer, Gordon Food Service, Alticor, and many others, Grand Rapids has been ranked No.1 for "Best Overall Business Climate" by Anderson Economic Group.
Surrounding areas attract a large number of families seeking a place to call home. The City of Hudsonville was recently named as one of the top one hundred "Best Places to Raise Your Family" by list czar, Bert Sperling.
Opportunities for growth are endless when considering the amount of intellect and investment pouring into Grand Rapids, as the area's commitment to Life Sciences has captured a strong focus in the hearts of many. Home to some of the most renowned medical facilities, including The DeVos Children's Hospital and the Van Andel Research Institute, "Health Hill" has a strong reputation for success and innovation. Today, Grand Rapids is ranked 9th in the nation in Biopharmaceuticals!
Grand Valley State University, yet another great attraction to the area, has proven tremendous growth rates over the past few years.
In the past six years enrollment at GVSU has increased nearly 20%, reaching 23,295 students in the fall of 2005. Full-time faculty associated with the university have also increased by nearly 16% in the last four years. The university has been ranked as one of "America's 100 Best College Buys," proving excellence at affordable rates. Grand Valley State University has also demonstrated commitment to Life Sciences. The university's Cook-DeVos Center for Health Sciences, located downtown Grand Rapids, is a state-of-the-art education and research facility.
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