Published monthly by the Muskegon Lakeshore Chamber of Commerce, Muskegon Area First, & The Employers Association of W. Michigan, The Muskegon Market Report compares local employment and economic statistics as well as highlights recent economic news for Muskegon County. This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
Tourism in Muskegon County makes it's mark with speed and cheese! Click here to read the 2012 April Market Report
Special Marketing Edition - New Muskegon marketing efforts aim to spur economic development. Click here to read the 2012 March Market Report.
Investing in the blue economy, a unique way to promote buying local and a new opportunity for Muskegon businesses and professionals Click here to read the 2012 February Market Report
2012 looks bright and blue! Click here to read the 2012 January Market Report
2011, A years worth of economic development
2011 was a banner year for Muskegon's economy. Click here to read more in this special report edition. Read the 2011 December Market Report.
Grand Trunk seeks new spunk and manufacturing continues to move Muskegon
A downtown Depot undergoes renovation to house a new business, Alcoa Howet celebrates sixty years with milestone advancements, and unemployment rates continue to decline thanks to Muskegon's strong Manufacturing climate. Read more in the 2011 November Market Report
Downtown retail incubator opens, Betten invests in Muskegon, and the community welcomes a new tourism director
The Century Club Center opens downtown with five tenants, Betten Chevrolet Cadillac GMC celebrates a grand opening showing off their $10 million plus in expansions, and Bob Lukens is welcomed to the community and the new Tourism Director. Read the 2011 October Market Report
Leaders, Artists and Good News all come to Muskegon
100+ community leaders tour Muskegon on top of 120+ artists coming to Muskegon for the "Artprenreneurship" workshop. Also, economic indicators show Muskegon's strength in recovery and a new website is in the works for sharing and reusing industrial waste. Read the 2011 September Market Report
An Economic Partnership and Monumental Anniversary
Learn about the new partnership sprouted from Muskegon Area First and The Right Place, Inc. Also read about recent small business investments and the 10th anniversary of Muskegon's largest retail employer. Read the 2011 August Market Report
Electric Vehicles and Shared Services
Learn more about the electric vehicle charging stations popping up throughout West Michigan, the results of the Shared Services Feasibility Study and one very special group of companies who are making a name for themselves in machining. Read the 2011 July Market Report
Chamber Claims the Lakeshore
Plus... learn about two major new economic developments for Muskegon County. Read the 2011 June Market Report
Manufacturer's on the Move!
A salute to local manufacturer's with a list of current expansions along with two revenue generating topics! Read the 2011 May Market Report
Our county's health, port and entrepreneur network
In this Market Report, you will find information on an ambitious health goal, the buzz around the port of Muskegon and a website now live to connect entrepreneurs... Plus, bonus census results. Read the 2011 April Market Report
Movement in Muskegon
The general consensus across the board is that companies in Muskegon are hiring. Jobs are also starting to take new form as agribusiness looks to expand in Muskegon and entrepreneurism starts to be valued as a career choice. To learn more, read the 2011 March Market Report
Media Notices Muskegon
Muskegon has recently been featured in national and statewide news. To learn what is happening in our market that is receiving such widespread attention, read the 2011 February Market Report.
Let the New Year Begin!
Read the entire 2011 January Market Report.
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