All About Holland 2023

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lake effect snow. Creative restaurateurs and brewers craft artisan experiences that keep both locals and visitors coming back to sample their latest inventions. Downtown innovators include an in-house production company, a health coach, and groups who share a co-working ecosystem. No wonder Forbes named Holland a “Hotbed for Small Businesses.” All the elements needed for a thriving city are present in the Holland area: award-winning healthcare systems, a dynamic economy, growing diversity, civic pride, excellent schools, critically acclaimed arts, and, above all, community involvement. For even more opportunities, Grand Rapids, its suburbs, and other shoreline towns are our next-door neighbors. Many residents commute to these locations and beyond. Plus, Chicago, Detroit, and more than 20 colleges and universities are all within a 3-hour drive. No matter your age, Holland is a great place to grow. Whether a toddler taking her f irst tentative steps, a college grad starting his f irst job, an artist raising a family, or a grandmother enjoying her golden years, Holland is f illed with the creative people, places, and things you need to live an extraordinary life. For more information on relocating to the greater Holland area, visit holland.org or e-mail info@holland.org for a complete relocation packet.

Holland is hard to resist. Just hours from major metropolitan areas, but a world away from the hustle and bustle, Holland offers a quality of life not found in many other places. Located on the scenic shores of Lake Michigan and Lake Macatawa , Holland offers white sandy beaches, expansive vistas of natural beauty, and year-round outdoor adventures. Being a tourist destination has its advantages – the spring Tulip Time festivities, summer street performers, fall apple orchards, and winter holiday parades that draw visitors to our area are for the enjoyment of locals as well. You can live where other people can only vacation. Though a smaller city, Holland is not lacking in culture or intellectual stimulation. Hope College hosts artistic, musical, literary, and theatrical events throughout the year and invites the community to take part. Other downtown venues frequently bring in live performers and speakers to both delight and inform. Cultural festivals help us connect with fellow Hollanders in an engaging and entertaining way. There is always something new to learn or explore. This may be part of why Holland attracts innovative people . The largest municipal snowmelt system in North America keeps our downtown streets and sidewalks accessible in the winter, even with

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