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Wayman Britt

Interim County Administrator

Assistant County Administrator Wayman Britt started serving as Interim County Administrator/Controller on July 1, 2017. Learn More

Great Place
to Work

The Right Place

The Right Place, Inc. works closely with us to help businesses thrive and prosper in Kent County.

Great Place
to Play

Experience Grand Rapids

Experience Grand Rapids promotes Kent County as a premier convention & visitor destination.

KENT COUNTY IS

1st

Ranked 1st metro area to raise a family out of 100 largest metros.

- Forbes

3rd

Ranked 3rd in 2016, Leading Locations Report.

- Area Development Magazine

2nd

Ranked 2nd best large city to start a business.

- Wallethub.com

11%

11% of all LEED-certified buildings.

- Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design