Regional Industries
Technology
View the Greater Grand Rapids Tech Strategy Report
This report is a roadmap for accelerating Greater Grand Rapid's position as a tech hub.
From full-service, large-scale managed IT solutions to custom software, online, and app development, the region’s industry can build solutions from the ground up. Whether it’s a pure digital solution or developing integrated technology products, our tech companies have the knowledge and resources to make it happen.
Industry Quick Facts:
- More than 11,500 information technology jobs in Greater Grand Rapids
- A projected job growth rate of 18.3% from 2016-2026
- Michigan has the highest concentration of engineers in the nation
- 10,000+ STEM graduates awarded annually.
- Greater Grand Rapids is home to 1,122 Information Technology establishments
Contact Jennifer for more information
Jennifer Wangler
Vice President, Technology | Director, Technology Council of West MichiganJennifer provides retention and expansion assistance to Right Place clients in Kent County and site location assistance to national and international IT and tech companies. She also serves as the Director for the Technology Council of West Michigan.
Infographic: Information Technology in Greater Grand Rapids
View the InfographicTop Information Technology Occupations
The top occupation groups for information technology in Greater Grand Rapids
Data Source: Emsi
Technology Council of West Michigan
The Technology Council of West Michigan exists to grow software-oriented businesses in the Greater Grand Rapids region and strives to make West Michigan a national leader for software development capabilities.