Mecosta County

Mecosta County is home to a prospering rural economy, centered on agriculture, higher education, and a broad range of manufacturing specialties. There are also various festivals, recreational trails, events, dining, and small businesses to support. The county has many undeveloped and developed sites that are competitively priced for the region.

Mecosta County Development Corporation

A collaborative effort between Mecosta County, the City of Big Rapids, Ferris State University, Big Rapids Township, Mecosta Township and other local private sector partners, the MCDC’s mission is:

To facilitate and initiate economic development that expands and diversifies the Mecosta County economy, thereby creating job opportunities for area residents.

In 2021, the Mecosta County Development Corporation partnered with The Right Place, West Michigan’s leading economic development organization, to provide economic development services for Mecosta County.

This partnership greatly enhanced the MCDC's capabilities, bringing new support and services to Mecosta companies. The county is now a regional player in West Michigan, with access to a wide variety of economic support.

Mecosta County Development Corporation's 2023 Board of Directors

Officers

• Michele Graham, Mecosta Township - Chair*
• Mark Gifford, City of Big Rapids - Vice Chair*
• Robert Fisher, Lake-Osceola State Bank - Treasurer*
• Dan Einchinger, Ferris State University - Secretary*

Board Members

• Paul Bullock, Mecosta Co. Administrator*
• John Currie, Mecosta County Road Commission
• Fred Guenther, Mayor, City of Big Rapids
• Dave Hamelund, Hamtech, Inc.*
• Linda Howard, Mecosta County Commissioner
• Shelly Keene, Director, MI Works West Central
• Mark Klumpp, Morton Township Supervisor
• Patrick Tiedt, Consumers Energy*

*Executive Committee Member