Business & Industry
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The Chamber of Commerce serves the Northwest Ottawa County area. Northwest Ottawa County, comprised of the
City of Ferrysburg, the City of Grand Haven,
Grand Haven Charter Township, Spring Lake Township
and the Village of Spring Lake, has a strong diversified industrial base with over 250 industrial companies. Balancing this aspect of the community is an attractive selection of commercial and service businesses - most of which are available on a year-round basis. The most common types of industry are metal fabrication, plastic injection molding and extrusion and a wide array of custom job shops. These industries are primarily serving the Office Furniture, Automotive and Appliance industries. The success of the area businesses is that most of them have local ownership/headquarters and most of them have a diversified customer base; many have expanded their markets internationally and have been ISO 9000 and QS 9001 certified. Contact the Chamber of Commerce at (616) 842-4910 for a copy of the Northwest Ottawa County Industrial Directory which can be purchased for $15.00.
A large share of the industrial activity is due to existing businesses expanding in the area. The area boasts a strong entrepreneurial spirit that encourages business start-ups and relocations to the area. Once here, the businesses tend to stay and grow and expand their businesses in Northwest Ottawa County. The quality of life is the main attraction coupled with a workforce that is highly skilled and has a strong work ethic. Businesses are attracting employees from as far away has the Hart/Shelby area and the east side of Grand Rapids (about a 45 - 60 minute commute). Northwest Ottawa County is also located within a three county foreign trade zone - the Kent Ottawa Muskegon Foreign Trade Zone. The Chamber of Commerce has economic development and training staff that can assist both existing and new industries with site location, training, financing, expansion assistance and more.
Contact: David Miller, V.P. Economic Development
Contact: Nancy Manglos, Training Services Manager
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