Allegan County, MI
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Who We Are
The West Michigan Regional Planning Commission (WMRPC) administers a federal economic development planning and development program- Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) of the Economic Development Administration of the U.S. Department of Commerce for a seven-county Economic Development District consisting of Allegan, Ionia, Kent, Mecosta, Montcalm, Osceola, and Ottawa Counties. A 20-member public/private Committee of persons from throughout the seven counties oversees the CEDS Program. The overall goal of this program is to undertake activities (programs & projects) that reduce unemployment and increase incomes. WMRPC’s Office is located in Grand Rapids. CEDS meets on a monthly basis and the terms of the Board are for one year.
Contact
Jamie Rye
Executive Director
West Michigan Regional Planning Commission
616-774-8400
Email
Members
Members listed below do not consist of the whole CEDS Board, but only representation of Allegan County.
| Name | Office/Role | Address | Term Expires | Board Resolution |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Craig Van Beek |
County Commissioner |
4290 Summer Creek Dr. Dorr, MI 49323 |
12/31/2026 | 12/11/2025 |
| Chris Kleinjans | Private Sector Representative | 289 4th Ave. Holland, MI 49424 |
12/31/2026 |
02/12/2026 |
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