Grand Rapids MSA Economic Strength

[superNOVA]

Looks like some SSP regulars are making it this way. There are quite a few there with absolute disdain of GR...

Mostly jealous - but envy is a good property to have.

[MJLO]

While I think the economy in this area is still shaky, still a little to dependent on the manufacturing sector, which is dying. I think the investment, in new industries is substantial, and not just being talked about, the creation of Spectrum health, while turning it into some what of a monopoly, has done more for this regions economy, in terms of job creation, and the creation of new capital, and investment. We are not out of the woods yet, be cautiously optimistic I would say, and be very shrewd when comparing our obscure midsized city to other areas.