Economic Development Project Team - May 12, 2026

Grand Rapids City Economic Development Project Team · May 13, 2026

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ACCGR overview and economic impact study

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Maggie Lancaster (CEO, Grand Rapids Children's Museum; co-chair, Arts and Cultural Collective of Grand Rapids) introduced the Arts and Cultural Collective of Grand Rapids (ACCGR), described a Seidman School of Business regional economic-impact study that estimated about $300 million in annual economic activity associated with arts and culture in the region, and said the group has retained Lord Cultural Resources to draft a comprehensive regional arts-and-culture strategy.

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Officials and local arts leaders updated the Grand Rapids City Economic Development Project Team on a new Greater Grand Rapids arts and culture strategy and on development services metrics, including inspection timelines, permit values and staffing pressures that are slowing mechanical inspections.

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