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Chamber, county and partners brief commission on West Michigan Welcome Plan and economic contribution of immigrants
2339166 · February 11, 2025
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The West Michigan Welcome Plan steering group updated commissioners on outreach, language‑access tools, grant‑writing workshops, and research showing immigrants' economic contribution to Kent County's GDP.
Chamber of Commerce and Kent County staff briefed the commission Feb. 11 on the West Michigan Welcome Plan, a multi‑sector initiative that seeks to retain and integrate immigrants, refugees and new Americans in the local economy and community.
Presenters cited research indicating immigrant population growth outpaced county growth and that…
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