Why Muskegon?
There are many reasons why businesses of all sizes and industries are choosing Muskegon County to grow in or expand to. Known for its diverse, entrepreneur-driven economy, Muskegon is perfectly situated in the region and among the hottest places in West Michigan for business development.
- Home to Global Companies and Thriving Entrepreneurs
- Abundant Water and Wastewater Resources
- Food Processing and Agricultural Products Powerhouse
- Natural Deepwater Port
- Close Proximity to Major Metropolitan Hubs
- Customized Education-to-Workforce Pipeline
- Ongoing Renaissance and Construction Boom
- Year-round Tourism Destination
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Muskegon-Made Success Story:
While working to solve quality control problems for Michigan manufacturers, Matt Pinter Co-Founder and Chief Technology Officer of Smart Vision Lights needed specialty LED lights. The lights were used in machine vision, a technology that allows machines to “see” using a camera and special LED lights. Without the right lights he could not get the results he needed, so he solved the problem by designing and building his own.
How we help Muskegon Businesses thrive:
Economic Development
Greater Muskegon Economic Development (GMED) is a countywide economic development corporation focused on leveraging public and private investment to accelerate business growth and the creation of high-quality employment opportunities in Muskegon County.
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West Michigan APEX Accelerator provides no-cost support to local companies in a 13-county region interested in obtaining contracts with local, state, and federal governments.
Learn MoreConnecting Agriculture & Food Processing Industries
Our partner, the West Michigan Food Processing Association (WMFP), promotes synergy between the local agriculture and food processing industries through the alignment and integration of strategies and opportunities.
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