Visit & Relocate to the Area

The Chamber provides additional relocation services to make your visit or relocation an easy task,
such as:
- Community profiles
- Business referrals
- Demographics
- Leisure and recreation information 
- Maps
Click here for more information on materials available, or contact our Community Information Specialist at 231-722-3751 for specific inquiries and to request your visitor or relocation packet!

FOR VISITING

If you are planning a visit to Muskegon, you will definitely want to check out the Muskegon County Convention & Visitor's Bureau (CVB).

Looking for accommodations? Check out our accommodations listings for highly regarded, Chamber member establishments including hotels, motels, resorts, Bed & breakfasts, or cottages!

Looking for local businesses and services? Check out our Member Directory.

Click here for over 101 Things to do in Muskegon!

LAKESHORE CENTER FOR RETAIL SERVICES

Living downtown is bringing excitement to the district.  The former Muskegon Boilerworks building has been redeveloped to provide homes and work space for artists in a tax-free Renaissance Zone.  In the heart of downtown, an ambitious, pedestrian-friendly development of townhouses, shops, and offices are bringing even more vigor to the city's center. 

In the Lakeside Business District you can boat, bike, walk or motor west from downtown, along Muskegon Lake, and you'll discover another neighborhood in the midst of transformation.  Travelers, both leisure and business, are patronizing the district's many art galleries, gift shops, bed and breakfasts, restaurants, marinas, charter boats, bike rentals and other specialty shops. 

In the Lakes Mall District, the Lakes Mall, a 700,000-square-foot regional shopping complex in Fruitport Township, encompasses 70 stores and eight restaurants.  Smaller malls, banks, office parks healthcare facilities, hotels, and condos all have developed around the mall, making it the fastest-growing regional shopping area in West Michigan.    

FOR RELOCATION

Communities along Michigan's western shore are undergoing a renaissance, and the Muskegon coastline, perhaps more than anywhere else, exemplifies the positive change taking place.

Residents of our city's historic neighborhoods have completed extensive home renovations, and entrepreneurs have converted vacant warehouses and storefronts into spacious shops, professional offices, unique eateries and loft apartments. The Edison Landing development on the Muskegon waterfront offers remarkable opportunities for new or expanding businesses, and the construction of residential condominiums at the site will add yet another option to the home market.
In the heart of downtown, anchored by the new Chamber of Commerce building, is an ambitious, pedestrian-friendly development of townhouses, shops and offices that will bring new vigor to our city's center.

AFFORDABLE COST OF LIVING

Despite the construction boom and a steady increase in the value of existing real estate, the average price of residential and commercial property remains well below that of many other communities in the state and nation.

The documented growth in jobs and population in Muskegon County is great news for our community!  We believe it is important for people to live where they work, to invest in a community personally and professionally. We are please to offer a list of our Chamber member realtors who love Muskegon County.

SENIORS & RETIREES

Retire in Muskegon! Seniors looking to spend their golden years here find centers for socialization like parks and libraries; outlets for participating in public events such as concerts, sports and meetings that shape the community, and ample opportunities for volunteerings. 

It's a liveable community, where seniors find easy transportation and well-regarded health facilities that encourage active living.  With the busy lives that retirees lead, the Muskegon area is an ideal place for those who want to find new hobbies, explore the outdoors and continue learning. 

Retirees looking for a valuable investment find that Muskegon offers the most affordable housing, including many maintenance-free options, welcome seniors who seek lakeshore living in safe housing options with walkable neighborhoods close to shopping, dining and recreation.  Muskegon sustains the independance and engagement of today's seniors, whether looking for a second home or a second wind.

For seniors looking to experience the Muskegon area, the world-renowned Elderhostel educational travel program has partnered with the Chamber for an unforgettable tour of all that Muskegon, on the sandy shores of Lake Michigan, has to offer.

Known in the late 1800s as the "Lumber Queen,” the area is proud of its long history that includes many lighthouses and historic homes. Discover the lighthouses, floating houses, historic houses, art houses and entertainment houses of West Michigan. Explore the history of the families that lived in these unique homes. Trips will focus on architecture, history, usage and inhabitants. Learn about the lighthouses that played a central role in guiding ships, a restored cross-lake ferry, and a submarine that were homes to passengers and the military. Visit several 19th century historical mansions and exquisite houses where the performing and fine arts tell the story of artists of all types. Click here for more information or contact the Chamber.

YOUNG PROFESSIONALS

Talent, particularly young talent, worldwide is more mobile than ever.  They are looking for both economic opportunity and quality of life when they choose a place to live.  Muskegon is increasingly gaining popularity as a desired destination for young professionals seeking an attractive, vibrant place to live. 

Muskegon has long been konwn for the vast amount of recreational space for outdoor activiities, world-class fresh water beaches, and affordable cost of living.  It hasn't been until recent years that Muskegon has seen its diverse arts & cultures scene heat up, retail districts and dining options flourish and employment activity boom.

Muskegon has been recognized by Forbes magazine as the number 12 nationwide for culture and leisure venues among cities its size, and Muskegon is the hightest ranking city in Michigan for job growth. The mid-size metro lifestyle available in Muskegon offers young professionals and students the opportunity to take advantage of:

• Outdoor events, live & local music
• Cultural events & festivals
• Good shopping and retail – trendy stores and chains.
• Gyms
• Clubs – social gathering places and nightclubs
• Restaurants – including upscale, themed and ethnic.
• Open air fairs, one of the largest Farmer’s Market in the midwest
• Coffee shops, internet cafes, and bountiful hot spots for wireless access
• “Playgrounds” for adults & beaches for the dogs
• For young professionals with families there are many places to take children such as:
               • events
               • churches
               • YMCA
               • plenty of other family-friendly attractions  

FAST FACT:
3 out of 4 young people under the age of 28 first pick a place to live, and then find a job – From a Study by Next Generation Consulting