Michigan residents give Grand Rapids high marks compared to southeast side of state

Closing the gap of perceptions between residents on the east and west sides of the state is an important step in unifying opinions, politics, and economic strategies. A recent survey compiled some interesting results about how each side of the state feels about the other.

According to excerpts from the story:

It’s hardly news that Southeast Michigan’s neighbors across the state favor West Michigan for business-labor relations, work ethic, raising a family, philanthropy and volunteerism, and even fostering entrepreneurship.

More surprising is that when they say they do better, on some issues, we agree.

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