Grand Rapids

In Grand Rapids, walkable neighborhoods rich with coffee shops, one-of-a-kind vintage hauls and impeccably crafted cocktails are woven together with well-kept parks and multi-modal public transit. Thanks to its low cost of living and ranking as one of the best places to raise a family, the Grand Rapids area offers an exceptional quality of life.

Moreover, Grand Rapids boasts top-notch healthcare facilities, including Trinity Health St. Mary’s and Corewell Health (formally Spectrum Health) Blodgett and Butterworth, which were recognized as some of U.S. News & World Report’s Best Regional Hospitals for 2022-2023.

Grand Rapids offers a diverse range of indoor and outdoor activities for all ages in all four seasons. Take the family to enjoy the interactive exhibits at the Grand Rapids Children’s Museum. At night, Downtown Grand Rapids, known as “Beer City USA,” comes alive with a flourishing craft brewery and distillery scene, award-winning restaurants and indoor and outdoor live music venues. The city has also been hailed as one of the best U.S. cities to see great art with renowned institutions like Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park — which has attracted over 14 million guests since 1995. And when it’s time to relax, dune rides, mountain biking and the pristine shore of Grand Haven State Park or Oval Beach in Saugatuck offer perfect ways to unwind.

Grand Rapids is a notable city to step up your networking and career opportunities. The Grand Rapids Chamber plays a vital role in nurturing emerging leaders through programs like Emerging Leaders and Lead Up, offering participants the chance to engage with community leaders and develop essential leadership skills. Several companies are headquartered in Grand Rapids, such as Steelcase — a global workplace furniture manufacturer that employs more than 2,000 designers, marketers, engineers and other professionals. Meijer, which was recognized as a certified Great Place to Work for 2022-2023, also boosts the city’s reputation for professional and corporate services. The city is home to a strong community for entrepreneurs with organizations like EO Grand Rapids and resources such as Hello West Michigan and Downtown Grand Rapids.