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Grand Rapids economic development organizations

There are 26economic development organizations in the greater Grand Rapidsmetro area, including the cities of Grand Rapids and Kentwood. Combined, these Grand Rapids metro economic development organizationsemploy 186 people, earn more than $43 million in revenue each year, and have assets of $81 million.
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Types of economic development organizations in Grand Rapids

Nonprofit typeNumberRevenues
Economic development organizations
26
$43,155,763
Urban development organizations
9
$6,647,998
Convention centers and visitor bureaus
3
$16,317,154
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Job trends for Grand Rapids economic development organizations

Employees per organizationNumber of organizations
0
7
1-10
2
11-25
3
26-100
3
101 to 1,000
0
1,000+
0
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Sizes of economic development organizations in Grand Rapids

Revenues per organizationNumber of organizations
< $250k
4
$250k to $1M
6
$1M to $5M
5
$5M to $25M
3
$25M to $100M
0
$100M+
0
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Directory of economic development organizations in Grand Rapids

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Partners Worldwide

Connecting business and professional people in global partnerships focused on business growth and job creation which transform the lives of all involved. Creating global partnerships focused on business growth and job creation.
Revenue
$5.8m
Assets
$18.3m
Employees
25
EIN
38-3293173
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Holland Convention & Visitors Bureau

To enhance and promote the image of the Holland, Michigan Area as a center for the holding of conventions and meetings, and to coordinate the community efforts in promoting tourism.
Revenue
$2.7m
Assets
$2.2m
Employees
13
EIN
38-2642783
IRS type
501(c)(6)

Experience Grand Rapids

Experience Grand Rapids markets the city to attract conventions, business tours, and tourists with the mission of creating an exceptional community.
Revenue
$13.2m
Assets
$14.2m
Employees
65
EIN
38-0592805
IRS type
501(c)(6)

The Right Place

The Right Place drives regional Economic Development initiatives to stimulate economic growth, wealth creation, and operational excellence by focusing on productivity, innovation, and the retention and creation of quality employment in the West Michigan.
Revenue
$9.2m
Assets
$8.2m
Employees
48
EIN
38-3262801
IRS type
501(c)(6)

West Michigan Tourist Association

The West Michigan Tourist Association promotes visitation to West Michigan by producing publications and distributing them through travel shows, members, and generated inquiries through the website. At year end, they had 768 members.
Revenue
$821.1k
Assets
$261.0k
Employees
0
EIN
38-1160980
IRS type
501(c)(6)

Grand Action Foundation 20

Grand Action Foundation 2.0 promotes development in Grand Rapids, MI and has reengaged CSL for recommendations on initiatives.
Revenue
$3.0m
Assets
$21.4m
Employees
0
EIN
38-3147133
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Great Lakes Commercial Finance

Economic Development Foundation-Cer stimulates Michigan's economic growth by offering fixed asset financing through the SBA 504 loan program.
Revenue
$2.1m
Assets
$4.3m
Employees
13
EIN
38-2467385
IRS type
501(c)(4)

Right Place Foundation

Right Place Foundation economically develops Kent County, Michigan and supports business retention/attraction in Grand Rapids through grants to Right Place Inc.
Revenue
$1.7m
Assets
$1.8m
Employees
0
EIN
27-4012914
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Amplify GR

Amplify GR widens pathways for communities in 49507 with a focus on housing, economic mobility, education, health outcomes and community well-being.
Revenue
$1.4m
Assets
$2.3m
Employees
0
EIN
82-4122848
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Innogroup Foundation

The Innogroup Foundation supports community resource organizations and leases real estate to public charter schools from its Zeeland, MI location.
Revenue
$832.5k
Assets
$7.0m
Employees
0
EIN
46-1522579
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Zeta Beta Charitable Foundation

Zeta Beta Charitable Foundation is an urban development organization in Kentwood, MI that was founded in 2021.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
85-3301041
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Arts Marketplace at Studio Park

A downtown retail space removing barriers for women and minorities with over 50 start-ups, allowing for scale and long-term success.
Revenue
$440.0k
Assets
$284.6k
Employees
5
EIN
85-3684422
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Stockbridge Business Association

SBA grows Bridge St. & Stockbridge business districts, drives west Grand Rapids community, & commerce. Located in Grand Rapids, MI.
Revenue
$540
Assets
$5,244
Employees
N/A
EIN
80-0825305
IRS type
501(c)(6)

Heartside Downtown Neighborhood Association

Heartside Downtown Neighborhood Association is an economic development organization in Grand Rapids, MI that was founded in 2022.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
36-4983429
IRS type
501(c)(3)

West Michigan Film Office (WMFO)

WMFO is an economic development organization in Ada, MI that was founded in 2010.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
26-3365311
IRS type
501(c)(6)

A Glimpse of Africa

A Glimpse of Africa celebrates and advocates for African immigrants and refugees through cultural events, education, and mental/physical health resources.
Revenue
$482.9k
Assets
$268.9k
Employees
0
EIN
84-4904373
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Montcalm Economic Alliance

Montcalm Economic Alliance develops Montcalm county's economy by contracting a dedicated economic development manager reimbursed by the right place.
Revenue
$63.9k
Assets
$164.2k
Employees
0
EIN
47-2620370
IRS type
501(c)(6)

Ionia County Economic Alliance

The Ionia County Economic Alliance is organized for the following purposes: (a) to encourage and facilitate Economic development activity in Ionia County, Michigan; (b) to retain and create new job opportunities in Ionia County, Michigan; (c) to increase ....
Revenue
$133.2k
Assets
$78.1k
Employees
N/A
EIN
38-3244806
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Great Lakes Networking

Great Lakes Networking is an economic development organization in Holland, MI that was founded in 2023.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
93-2345980
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Lakeshore Advantage Foundation

Lakeshore Advantage Foundation is an urban development organization in Zeeland, MI that was founded in 2024.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
93-4666171
IRS type
501(c)(3)
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