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GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — Grand Rapids ranked high on a recently released study showcasing the number of companies hiring in the nation's top 100 metro areas.
Grand Rapids ranked second in the study by Manpower Group, a national staffing agency. The agency ranked metropolitan areas based on the percentage of companies in each area that planned to expand their workforce in the third quarter, the period between July and September.
The study showed 36% of companies in Grand Rapids planned to expand their workforce. Only Madison, Wisconsin, topped Grand Rapids on the list at 37%.
Experts say the numbers are good news and reflects a healthy and growing economy. Leaders at The Right Place, an economic development organization headquartered in Grand Rapids, say it comes as no surprise.
"It's a great sign," Cindy Brown, vice president of talent initiatives for The Right Place, told 24 Hour News 8 Wednesday. "We've been hearing a lot from employers that they're seeing growth."
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