Welcome to Mecosta County! Mecosta County truly is the “County for Every Season.” There is no better place to work, raise a family or vacation. The County’s prospering rural economy allows our residents to enjoy a family-friendly atmosphere and a high quality of life. The diversified economy of Mecosta County is centered on agriculture, higher education and a broad range of manufacturing provides a high level of economic stability.

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Services for Economic Development We can help you find an affordable site for your operation in Mecosta County. The county has many undeveloped and developed sites that are competitively priced for this region. State incentives and grants are available to qualified businesses for workforce development, job training, infrastructure improvements, and other business assistance. We will gladly assist you in applying for and obtaining this assistance.

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Mecosta County Means Jobs! Not only is Mecosta County a great place to recreate, live, and raise a family, it is also a great place to work and grow your business. This fact was once again demonstrated in late 2009 when two major employers, Haworth Corporation and Wolverine World Wide, both announced plans to expand their workforce at their Big Rapids locations.

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Education is a Priority in Mecosta County—And We Can Prove It! What’s better than receiving a medal in recognition of achieving excellence in your area of specialization? Two medals of course! That was the case late in 2009 when both the Big Rapids Public Schools and Crossroads Charter Academy were notified that they were among the top schools in the state as identified by an annual study commissioned by U.S. News and World Report.

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We can help you find an affordable site for your operation in Mecosta County. The county has many undeveloped and developed sites that are competitively priced for this region. State incentives and grants are available to qualified businesses for workforce development,...

The Mecosta County Development Corporation (MCDC) strives to help new and existing industrial businesses locate and stay in Mecosta County. Review our Incentive...

If you are looking for workers and training to go with them, your first stop should be the Michigan Works! Service Center located at 826 North State Street in Big Rapids.

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Michigan’s highway M-20 intersects with US 131 in Big Rapids, bringing east-west traffic through the area. The Mecosta County is located along West Michigan’s major transportation route, US 131. With this expressway running from the Indiana Border to the northern...

The Mecosta County area enjoys a capacity for doing business that combines convenience, flexibility, and progressive opportunities. In addition to our industrial parks and renaissance zone , the area is well equipped to accommodate many types of businesses. Please...

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