Great place to raise a family
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6/18/2007
Holland, Michigan is physically beautiful as it rests on the shores of Lakes Macatawa and Michigan. The population is diverse with a large and growing hispanic community nestled alongside a strong and ethno-centric Dutch heritage. The economy is struggling to become post-industrial in a state that has depended on industry for decades for its economic vitality. If there is one drawback to this city, this drawback would be the lack of opportunity for economic growth. As I write this, the economy is working to diversify from strictly manufacturing to high tech, micro tech, medical and biotech industries. This is not an easy road to travel as ths situation involves changing a culture along with revamping the economic underpinnings of the area.
Summers here simply cannot be beat. There is nothing in the world quite like a boat, a guitar and a Lake Michigan sunset during the warm months. (The sunsets can also be enjoyed from the first class Holland State Park or several dunes along the shoreline).
If it were not for the struggling economy, Holland would be an idyllic place to "be from". Even with these economic difficulties, it is still a great place to raise a family and enjoy the wonders of nature. Far from destitute economically, the West Michigan region should be the first to diversify its economic roots as it is already more diverse than most areas of the state.+
Mike | Holland, MI