Economic Development Authority

The Mission of the Grand Rapids Economic Development Authority (GREDA) is to advance the expansion of our local economy through efforts focused on business assistance, recruitment, retention and expansion.

To encourage economic investment and prosperity in Grand Rapids and the surrounding region, GREDA works closely with businesses to: identify creative solutions to challenging problems, generate enhanced opportunities for growth, and help them achieve their short- and long-term goals.

Information

Meeting Frequency: 
2nd and 4th Thursday of each month
Term Lengths: 
72 months
Number of Positions: 
7

Members

Current

Past

Position
President
Term End
03/01/2025
Position
Commissioner
Term End
03/01/2026
Position
Commissioner
Term End
03/01/2029
Position
Commissioner
Term End
03/01/2030
Position
City Council Representative
Term End
12/31/2024
Position
City Council Representative
Term End
12/31/2024
Position
Commissioner
Term End
03/01/2025
Position
Staff Liaison
Term End
N/A
Position
Commissioner
Term End
03/01/2029