Whether it's pushing the boundaries of medical discovery and research or supporting the efforts or farmers and growers, the partnerships between MSU and West Michigan industries and communities are a big influence in the region. The total economic impact among Kent, Allegan, Barry and Ottawa counties is nearly $481 million, and almost 4,000 students from those counties attend MSU. To learn more about MSU's impact in Grand Rapids and West Michigan, visit
mispartanimpact.msu.edu.