Relocation

Blessed with natural beauty and pulsing with economic energy, the city of Holland is one of the nation's most desirable locations to start a business, raise a family, or even retire. In fact, Kiplinger’s Personal Finance ranked Holland as #50 on their list of the “50 Smart Places to Live” in June 2006 and in the same year, Money Magazine listed Holland as one of the top 5 places to retire.

As a major contributor to the remarkable prosperity of the entire West Michigan economy, the Holland area continues to attract new businesses, while nurturing the retention and expansion of our existing businesses. Holland ranked #148 on Forbes 2006 special report on the 200 “Best Places for Business and Careers.”  

Not only has it won these rankings, but Holland was also rated by Gallup in 2009 as the second happiest city in the country, just above Honolulu and only falling one behind the happiest, Boulder, Colorado.

Progressive local governments work hand-in-hand with business and community leaders to promote well-planned growth, while fostering stewardship of the area's natural resources. With the generous support of residents, the Holland area is home to excellent schools, hospitals, cultural organizations, and civic groups.

The Holland Area Chamber of Commerce is committed to promoting the well-being of each of our members, and our community as a whole. To that end, we offer a wide range of programs and services designed to meet the complex challenges facing businesses in the global economy of the 21st century.

From small, family-run shops to international manufacturers employing thousands, the Chamber represents a diversity of businesses. While their products differ greatly, they all share a common foundation: A solid work ethic, fairness, and a strong commitment to family, community and country.

Welcome to the Holland area. We residents feel truly blessed to live amidst such natural beauty, cultural diversity and economic prosperity. We are sure you will enjoy your stay with us, whether it is for a weekend, or a lifetime.