Disciplines
Business | Economics
Abstract
Highlights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport's economic impact study include:
- Support for an estimated 30,883 jobs in Kent County and 40,324 jobs in the 13-county West Michigan Economic Development Region.
- The airport generates $5.2 billion in economic activity for Kent County and $7.7 billion in economic activity for the 13-county West Michigan Economic Development Region.
- The economic activity creates a fiscal impact of $10.4 million for Kent County and $10.3 million for the 13-county West Michigan Economic Development Region.
- The airport has a catalytic impact on household income of $1.3 billion.
ScholarWorks Citation
Glupker, Christian; Isely, Paul; and Simons, Gerry, "The Economic Impact of the Gerald R. Ford International Airport - Grand Rapids, Michigan" (2023). Other Faculty Publications. 18.
https://scholarworks.gvsu.edu/eco_otherpubs/18
