Uncover the secrets behind Grand Rapids' success as Forbes' top right-sized city, boasting a thriving economy, educational opportunities, and quality of life like no other!
As I sit back in my Lambo and wipe caviar from my chin with hundred dollar bills, I'm reminded that I am, in fact, not a billionaire. I actually don't have a Lamborghini. It was just me, in an average car with tissues. And it was ketchup, not caviar...
Retirement requires a lot of planning and consideration. In addition to finances, you need to think about when and where you’ll retire. Forbes Magazine has come up with the top cities to retire in for each state.
Grand Rapids is the one of the smartest cities in the U.S.
But you already knew that! Since you live here, and you listen to this station. You are obviously of higher intelligence.
Now Forbes Magazine confirms your choice of dwelling.
Forbes magazine today released its listing of the 400 richest Americans, with Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates remaining in the top spot for the 21st straight year.
In addition, Meijer co-chairmen, brothers Hank Meijer and Doug Meijer, and Amway co-founder Richard DeVos both making the top 100.
Forbes has been heaping praise on Grand Rapids over the last couple of years naming us, among other things, the best city to raise a family in and one of the top 15 cities with emerging downtowns. But, it turns out the magazine doesn't heap praise on the entire Mitten State. Three Michigan cities have landed on their 2013 list of America's Most Miserable cities.
Grand Rapids has received a lot of accolades over the last year or so. We're Beer City, USA, we had an awesome Lip Dub video that went viral online, and now, Forbes Magazine as named Grand Rapids the number one city for raising a family!
It's been quite a month or so, publicity wise, for Grand Rapids. Forbes magazine says Grand Rapids and West Michigan is the country's best place to raise a family. Readers and parents have said they like the "big city amenities with the small town charm.
Another publication rated Grand Rapids as one of the top 10 cities in America to find a job. And, now, another publication is naming Gran