Grand Rapids to the World….

Medical Mile is Grand Rapids validation to the world that we are a center for the life sciences, education, research, medical care, and innovation.   

Artprize, Grand Rapids Art Museum, UICA, and our cultural institutions are Grand Rapids' validation to the world as a forward thinking community.

West Michigan’s regional network of over 20 public universities, as well as 6 regional community colleges is Grand Rapids validation to the world as a center for higher education learning. 

Our region’s national leadership in the construction of LEED-certified building is Grand Rapids validation to the world as a leader in the Green movement supporting innovative growth for alternative and renewable energy technologies. 

The philanthropic community in Grand Rapids is world renown validating our community as a region that cares about our city’s future. 

A Google Fiber Network in Grand Rapids WOULD validate our region as a technological center for growth, attraction, and community & economic development across multiple industries, businesses, and neighborhoods.  We are here, we are here….

A Google Fiber Network is an Open Door to the World!

 What a Google Fiber Network could do….

 For Education:

• Enhanced classroom learning & courses
• Easier collaboration through unified videoconferencing, real-time multi-site meetings, professional growth
• Opportunities to share knowledge & technological instruments
• Savings in administrative efficiency
• Expanded research opportunities.

 For Citizens:

• More opportunities for access and choice to the broadband infrastructure
• Better quality-of-life, less energy consumption, savings of dollars and time
• Increased job skills and employment opportunities
• Improved access to health care and patient results.

 For Businesses:

• Broadband and e-business applications enable businesses to expand market reach and revenue opportunities
• Improved service to customers
• Creates more affordable e-business solutions for small and medium businesses
• Increases the retention and expansion of existing businesses within the Greater Grand Rapids area
• Attraction of new businesses across industries
• Empowerment of entrepreneurs for start up businesses in new technologies
• Broadband-related employment growth
• Higher occupancy rates for property owners: people want to live and work in buildings that have a fiber network.

 For Government, communities:

• Improved government services
• Stronger public engagement
• Improved natural environment
• Savings in administrative efficiency
• Enhanced homeland security.