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“Heartland of Talent 2025” report reveals since 2019 Grand Rapids has led the country in percent increase of creative class

Patrick Center

Grand Rapids also ranks behind only Austin and Indianapolis in the growth of college graduates. WGVU spoke with Ross DeVol, CEO and chairman of "think-and-do" tank, Heartland Forward.

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Grand Rapids is national leader in percentage increase of creative workforce

Patrick Center

“Heartland of Talent 2025” report studies talent migration trends

Arial view of downtown Grand Rapids, Kent County

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“Heartland of Talent 2025” report indicates Grand Rapids experiencing talent acquisition increases

Patrick Center

Highly skilled workers are beginning to leave the nation’s coastal technology centers moving to the Midwest.