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New Market Rate Apartments Coming To Muskegon
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Construction of the Terrace Plaza apartments is now underway.
“This is an exciting time for downtown Muskegon. The Watch Muskegon campaign, new restaurants, and
shops have brought a lot of energy to the area,” stated Roger Hinman, CEO of the Hinman Company.
“This increased activity also means that there is a demand for downtown living and we are pleased to
offer that to the community.”
The 6th Floor will have 19 one and two bedroom apartments, ranging from 618 to 1,097 square feet.
The 7th Floor will feature a 2,337 square foot, two‐bedroom penthouse apartment. Also on the 7th floor
will be a common area fitness center and community room with an outdoor patio. All of the units will
have a washer and dryer, granite counter tops, spacious closets, and stunning views of downtown and/or Muskegon Lake.
Enclosed parking will be available for all residents.
“We have seen an increase in the demand for downtown housing options,” says Dave Alexander, Executive Director of Downtown Muskegon Now. “This is the first market-rate apartment development to take place in several years and it will be great to offer this additional option for those looking to move to Downtown Muskegon.”
Downtown Muskegon Now, the organization charged with promoting and developing downtown, anticipates that more housing projects will soon follow.
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Pearl Mist To Return In 2017
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The Muskegon community has received confirmation that the Pearl Mist will be visiting the Port of Muskegon 10 more times in 2017.
The Pearl Seas cruise line company based in Toronto, Ontario, operates the Pearl Mist and is excited to return to Muskegon.
Click here for more information about the Pearl Seas.
Click here for more information about the Cruise Ships visiting Muskegon.
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Record Year For Muskegon County
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2016 was a record year for many aspects of Muskegon County. Community leaders attribute the success to the WATCH Muskegon campaign as well as the marketing efforts of many Muskegon organizations. The two County Parks on Lake Michigan and three State Parks along with Festival Grounds and a Cruise Ship Port on Muskegon Lake is helping to promote Muskegon as a tourist destination.
In 2016:
- There was a 5% increase in accommodations tax collections
- County Parks usage increased from 2015
- The attendance of Muskegon County Festivals in 2016 was well over 500,000 people and is an increase from 2015
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Employment Numbers
Labor Force
September 2015 = 77,000
September 2016 = 78,600
October 2015 = 76,700
October 2016 = 78,100
November 2015 = 77,800
November 2016 = 78,600
Employment
September 2015 = 73,300
September 2016 = 75,200
October 2015 = 73,000
October 2016 = 74,500
November 2015 = 74,200
November 2016 = 75,000
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Employment by Sector
Goods Producing
September 2015 = 15,300
September 2016 = 16,800
October 2015 = 15,500
October 2016 = 16,700
November 2015 = 15,400
November 2016 = 16,500
Service Providing
September 2015 = 49,300
September 2016 = 49,600
October 2015 = 48,900
October 2016 = 48,900
November 2015 = 49,600
November 2016 = 48,900
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Home Sales (Muskegon County)
Homes Sold
September 2015 = 258
September 2016 = 210
October 2015 = 268
October 2016 = 236
November 2015 = 190
November 2016 = 194
Average Sale Price
September 2015 = $127,292
September 2016 = $136,167
October 2015 = $141,414
October 2016 = $136,130
November 2015 = $103,494
November 2016 = $145,116
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Michigan Works! Statistics
Known Jobs Filled
September 2015 = 464
September 2016 = 74
October 2015 = 68
October 2016 = 254
November 2015 = 38
November 2016 = 158
Job Seekers (Unique Visitors)
September 2015 = 1,530
September 2016 = 1,466
October 2015 = 1,787
October 2016 = 1,585
November 2015 = 1,603
November 2016 = 1,534
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Business Counseling
Appointments
SCORE & MI-SBDC
September 2015 = 56
September 2016 = 20
October 2015 = 51
October 2016 = 46
November 2015 = 35
November 2016 = 66
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Airport Traffic
Takeoffs & Landings
September 2015 = 2,974
September 2016 = 2,138
October 2015 = 2,258
October 2016 = 2,100
November 2015 = 2,071
November 2016 = 1,915
Airport Cargo in lbs.
September 2015 = 24,477
September 2016 = 961
October 2015 = 21,067
October 2016 = 7,887
November 2015 = 52,758
November 2016 =
Commercial Passengers
September 2015 = 3,289
September 2016 = 3,414
October 2015 = 3,307
October 2016 = 3,158
November 2015 = 3,009
November 2016 = 3,054
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Top Industries Advertised Online Demand
Industry
Health Care & Social Assistance
November 2015 = 132
November 2016 = 197
Retail Trade
November 2015 = 102
November 2016 = 159
Manufacturing
November 2015 = 111
November 2016 = 99
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Top Muskegon Job Occupations Advertised Online (November 2016)
Ocupation
Truck Driver
171 New Job Postings
Food Preperation & Serving Worker
145 New Job Postings
Retail Salesperson
75 New Job Postings
Registered Nurse
67 New Job Postings
Laborers & Freight, Stock, & Material Movers
34 New Job Postings
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Statistics provided by:
The Department of Energy, Labor, & Economic Growth; Local Municipalities, Michigan Association of Realtors, Muskegon County Airport, Muskegon Area First, Muskegon Lakeshore Chamber of Commerce, Michigan Small Business Development Center, and West Michigan Works!
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A publication of the Muskegon Lakeshore Chamber of Commerce, Employers Association of West Michigan and Muskegon Area First
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