Why you'd want to live in Ionia

Strategically located between Grand Rapids and Michigan’s capital city of Lansing, Ionia County is home to nearly 65,000 Michiganders. The community enjoys a healthy balance of manufacturing expertise, agricultural strength, natural beauty and tight-knit communities. Logistically, Ionia County is poised for easy access to the entirety of the West Michigan region due to I-96 and M-66, which bisect the county. Its communities are home to a wide variety of international manufacturers, homegrown industrial firms, main street businesses, and entrepreneurs that leverage its advantageous location. With its rich history of multi-general farming, Ionia County is an agricultural hub for the Greater Grand Rapids region. Industry leaders such as Cargill, Herbruck's Poultry Ranch and Twin City Foods are leaders in this sector. Additionally, industrial cornerstones like Ventra, THK Rhythm Automotive, Extruded Aluminum Corp and ADAC Automotive anchor an ever-diversifying local manufacturing base that includes innovative firms like Automated Process Equipment Corporation, Jordan Manufacturing and Devereaux Sawmill. via rightplace.org