The Economic Development Corporation (EDC) was formed to coordinate and implement economic development activities of Kentwood. The EDC Board is appointed by the Mayor with the approval of the City Commission. All board members are Kentwood residents, representing a variety of businesses and industries.

The EDC acts as a liaison to attract, retain the expand business within the Kentwood community. The Board members and their staff work with various branches of the government in enhancing resources that are available to businesses.

 

In discussion with your neighbors, colleagues, and business associates you can point out the benefits of living in Kentwood, such as its vibrant business community, well developed infrastructure, first class school system, excellent recreational facilities as well as its proximity to all forms of transportation, including the Gerald R. Ford International Airport.

By helping EDC, you are lending a hand so that your community can prosper! Our success ensures that all cities of our community can enjoy the available resources for a peaceful and pleasant life.

For additional information, contact:

Lisa M. Golder
The Economic Development Corporation (EDC)
4900 Breton Avenue, S.E.
Kentwood City Center 
P.O. Box 8848 
Kentwood, MI 49518-8848 

Telephone: 616.554.0709 
E-mail: golderl@ci.kentwood.mi.us

Rich Gaffin, Vice President
Evert Van Der Heide, Treasurer
Dave DeBruyn
Lody Zwarensteyn
Gary Gabrielse
Ed Frederick
Richard Clanton
Robert Frazier

Elizabeth Bartz

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