Greater Muskegon Economic Development

05/28/2026

🚀 Muskegon Means Business!

Looking to grow your business, connect with local resources, or discover new opportunities in Muskegon County? Join the Muskegon Business Resource Team for a FREE breakfast networking event designed to support entrepreneurs and small businesses.

📅 Tuesday, June 30
⏰ 7:45 – 10:00 AM
📍 Career Tech Center

Whether you’re launching, growing, or expanding your business, this event is a great opportunity to build connections and discover tools to help you succeed.

🎟️ Free to attend — RSVP requested! https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1989827846654?aff=oddtdtcreator

05/26/2026

We started the week off strong with our Manufacturers Roundtable!

We had the pleasure of hearing from Darryl Todd from the Michigan Economic Development Corporation about how Muskegon County businesses can be supported by the state for retention, expansion and workforce development.

Thank you to our host, Rolar Products, Inc. for your hospitality and giving the group a tour.

Want to learn more about our Manufacturers Roundtable? Reach out to us!

05/22/2026

Developer Day ✅

Yesterday we had the pleasure of showcasing industrial and residential development opportunities around Muskegon County to developers and builders from across the region. It was a great day of educating, networking and showcasing all the exciting things happening in our community!

A huge thank you to our Presenting Sponsor, Erhardt Construction for helping make this event possible! And thank you to our Hard Hat Sponsor, Lakewood Construction for their support!

Thank you to our municipal and development partners for your leadership and insight into the projects we got to tour.

The future is bright for all of Muskegon County and we are excited to continue building great things together.

05/18/2026

Muskegon has so much momentum!

For years, Jon Rooks would bring potential buyers to tour his lakefront developments in Muskegon, but the pitch would start to fall flat as they drove past the hulking gravesites of past industrial uses, like the 123-acre Sappi Paper Mill site and former Shaw Walker Furniture Co. factory.

Rooks, the founder of Parkland Properties, is now redeveloping both sites himself. The projects are part of a building boom that is bringing new life to the blight that defined Muskegon’s waterfront for a generation.

Large-scale developments along Muskegon Lake that would add more than 3,000 housing units to the city are making serious progress that’s allowing officials to envision the next iteration of the city’s downtown.

The city’s downtown core has gone through extreme developmental highs and low points since it was first built up in the early 20th century. The city of Muskegon has a population of 37,287, with a downtown fronting Muskegon Lake, which feeds out to Lake Michigan.

Downtown Muskegon faces another inflection point right now, driven by new private investment throughout the county and massive, mixed-use projects along the lakeshore.

Read more here: https://www.crainsgrandrapids.com/real-estate/commercial/cgr-muskegon-downtown-economic-development-20260427/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=soc-own

05/12/2026

⏳ Just 1 Week Until Developer Day!

Join us for an exclusive look at the projects, properties, and momentum shaping the future of Muskegon County. Explore opportunities for industrial growth, housing development, and mixed-use investment across the City of Muskegon, Muskegon Heights, Dalton Township, Fruitland Township, and Roosevelt Park.

Choose from two guided tour options:
🏭 Industrial Development Tour
🏘️ Housing Development Tour

We’ll wrap up the day at The Shaw for networking, collaboration, and a closer look at one of the region’s most exciting developments.

⚠️ Early bird pricing ends TODAY! Don’t miss your chance to save and secure your spot before rates increase.

🎟️ Register now: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/muskegon-developer-day-2026-tickets-1987698601023?aff=oddtdtcreator&keep_tld=true

05/12/2026

🎉Congratulations to Flavor Chicken on their grand opening last week!

They were one of our Downtown Muskegon Heights Facade Grant recipients! This family-owned restaurant is serving up delicious chicken and smash burgers. You can visit them at 169 E Broadway Ave.

Learn more about our facade grant here: https://www.developmuskegon.org/resource-center/rfp/

05/08/2026

⏳ Only 2 weeks until Developer Day!

Get a firsthand look at the sites, projects, and momentum shaping the future of Muskegon County. From industrial expansion opportunities to high-potential housing and mixed-use developments, this is your chance to explore what’s next across the City of Muskegon, Muskegon Heights, Dalton Township, Fruitland Township, and Roosevelt Park.

Choose from two guided tour options:
🏭 Industrial Development Tour
🏘️ Housing Development Tour

We’ll finish the day at The Shaw with networking, collaboration, and a look at one of the region’s exciting developments.

Don’t miss this opportunity to connect, explore, and discover where you fit into Muskegon’s growth. 🎟️ Secure your spot today! https://www.eventbrite.com/e/muskegon-developer-day-2026-tickets-1987698601023?aff=oddtdtcreator&keep_tld=true

05/05/2026

📩May is here and so is our monthly newsletter! Check out the exciting things happening this month!

Email from Greater Muskegon Economic Development The Latest News from Greater Muskegon Economic Development Join us on May 21st for Developer Day! Explore Muskegon’s Next Big Opportunities at Develope

05/01/2026

🚧 Explore Muskegon’s Next Big Opportunities

Join us for Developer Day—an exclusive, behind-the-scenes look at the sites and projects driving Muskegon’s growth.

We have TWO bus tours - each include a tour of The Shaw - the highly anticipated mix-used development in downtown Muskegon.

Choose your path:
🏭 Industrial Tour – Prime sites for business expansion
🏡 Housing Tour – Residential & mixed-use opportunities

📅 May 21
🕑 Bus Tours: 2–4 PM
📍 Start: Shoreline Inn
🤝 Networking: 5 PM at The Lake House

Transportation provided. Don’t miss your chance to see what’s next for Muskegon. Register now: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/muskegon-developer-day-2026-tickets-1987698601023

04/28/2026