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  1. Kent County Sheriff's Office. 701 Ball Avenue NE Grand Rapids, MI 49503 M-F: 8:00am-5:00pm, (616) 632-6100

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    The Grand Rapids-Wyoming Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA), of which the County is the hub, has been one of the fastest growing regions of the United States. Numerous expansions, renovations, constructions, modernizations and developments have been completed, are in the process of being completed or are in the planning stages. Among the factors w...

    In 2000, the City of Grand Rapids and the County jointly created the Grand Rapids -- Kent County Convention/Arena Authority. The function of this independent authority is to own and operate the DeVos Place Convention Center and the Van Andel Arena. The Van Andel Arena was completed in 1996, has a seating capacity of 12,000 and it is used for profes...

    The Grand Valley Metropolitan Council ("Metro Council") was formed in 1990 and has a membership of 35 local governments including the County. Created by State enabling legislation, the Metro Council is coordinating the efforts of its members to provide services while eliminating duplication. It is also engaged in issues that have no boundaries such...

    The residents of the County are served by a number of hospitals. The public and non-profit hospitals in the County have approximately 2,732 licensed beds. In 2000, the Van Andel Institute (VAI) opened, with the stated mission ". . . to become one of the world's preeminent private medical research institutions within the next decade" which has becom...

    Major industries that are located within the boundaries of Kent County, or in close proximity, include manufacturers of office equipment and furniture, heating controls, automotive parts, financial institutions, health care, retail food/merchandise and insurance companies. This diversified employment base adds to the strength of the local economy. ...

    There are 26 school districts and five intermediate school districts located, in whole or in part, in the County. There are numerous non-public schools serving diversified religious denominations and 17 charter schools in the County. Aquinas College, Calvin College, Cooley Law School, Cornerstone University, Grace Bible College, Grand Valley State ...

    In terms of population, Kent County is the fourth largest county in the State of Michigan, and growing. According to the 2000 Census, the County grew by 14.7% over the prior 10 years. The growth for the State of Michigan over the same period was 6.9%. Current projections indicate that the County's population will grow to an estimated 620,699 in yea...

  2. Kent County Courthouse. 17th Circuit, 61st District, Probate 180 Ottawa Avenue NW Grand Rapids, MI 49503 (616) 632-5220

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  4. The Clerk's office is responsible for three major functions of county government; managing all County elections; to manage vital County records such as birth, death, marriage and business registrations; and to process and maintain all Circuit Court files.

  5. Emergency Relief: Home, Utilities & Burial. Go to Emergency Relief: Home, Utilities & Burial. Information on assistance with home repairs, heat and utility bills, relocation, home ownership, burials, home energy, and eligibility requirements.

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