Kent Ottawa Muskegon Foreign Trade Zone
About Us

Phone: 616-331-6810
komftz@gvsu.edu

Kent-Ottawa-Muskegon Foreign-Trade Zone #189
50 Front Avenue SW #1054
Grand Rapids, MI 49504

ABOUT US

In 1989, the counties of Kent, Ottawa and Muskegon under Michigan's Intergovernmental Cooperation Act formed the Kent, Ottawa, Muskegon Foreign Trade Zone (KOM-FTZ) Authority with the intent of applying for, and receiving permission to offer Foreign Trade Zone services to both existing and new companies within KOM's region. These three counties (Kent, Ottawa, and Muskegon) at the core of West Michigan recognized the need to offer the local business community the flexibility available through a Foreign Trade Zone. Rather than competing with one another, the three counties adopted a typical West Michigan approach of cooperation, and in 1989 began the application process for a Foreign Trade Zone with sites strategically located throughout the region.

On January 15, 1993, Foreign Trade Zone #189 was approved making KOM-FTZ authority an established Foreign Trade Zone grantee. Within several months two operators were identified, approved by the KOM board, and activated to begin offering FTZ benefits to West Michigan companies.

In 1999, Grand Valley State University became a formal partner of the KOM-FTZ with three representatives serving on its Board. Grand Valley State University oversees the daily activities and administration of the KOM-FTZ, through its Van Andel Global Trade Center .

Last Modified Date: April 30, 2009

Grand Valley State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Institution