Grow Your Business in Greater Grand Rapids

Centrally located between Chicago and Detroit, Grand Rapids is Michigan’s second-largest city and a hub for research, innovation, and a thriving regional economy.

Why Greater Grand Rapids
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The Right Place recognized as a Best & Brightest Company to Work For

The Best and Brightest Companies to Work For® program identifies and honors organizations that display a commitment to excellence in their human resource practices and employee enrichment. Organizations are assessed based on categories such as communication, work-life balance, employee education, diversity, recognition, retention and more.

Regional Industries

Health Sciences

Health Sciences

We’re making it happen on the Medical Mile. World-class research, healthcare, manufacturing and education facilities are all here in Greater Grand Rapids.
Advanced Manufacturing

Advanced Manufacturing

Greater Grand Rapids is home to one of the nation’s largest and most extensive manufacturing sectors.
Information Technology

Information Technology

Our region’s IT sector is one of the fastest growing in the nation and has a robust tech talent pipeline driving it forward.
Food Processing & Agribusiness

Food Processing & Agribusiness

Surrounded by 20% of the world’s fresh water, Greater Grand Rapids is among the most productive and diverse agricultural regions in the nation.

Our Services

What We Do

For 40 years The Right Place has offered confidential, comprehensive business support services in Greater Grand Rapids. Our team has assisted thousands of companies to spur more than $6 billion in investments and 50,000 new jobs throughout the region.


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  • Supply Chain & Partner Opportunities
  • Confidential Site Location Services
  • State & Local Incentives
  • Regional Service Providers
  • Regional Business Infrastructure Improvements
  • Manufacturing Innovation & Product Development
  • International Business Development
  • West Michigan Business Research
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Upcoming Events

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Coffee Circle | Women in Tech

Coffee Circle | Women in Tech

Our Coffee Circles are hyper-personalized networking spaces for women in tech. Join us at our next Coffee Circle on January 10th!

January 10, 2026
12:00AM–12:00AMLocation TBD
The Right Place's 2026-2028 Strategic Plan Launch Event

The Right Place's 2026-2028 Strategic Plan Launch Event

Throughout 2025, The Right Place invited business and community leaders from across the region to help shape our next strategic plan. The result is a shared roadmap that will guide our work from 2026–2028.

February 12, 2026
7:30AM–10:00AMFrederik Meijer Gardens
Supply Chain Management Conference 2026

Supply Chain Management Conference 2026

Registration opens early 2026.

March 3, 2026
12:00AM–12:00AMAmway Grand Plaza

Recent News

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Inside the Region’s Business Climate: Key Trends from a Recent Retention Blitz
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Inside the Region’s Business Climate: Key Trends from a Recent Retention Blitz

Each year, The Right Place meets with over 600 local organizations to provide unique insight into the economy and understand recent trends they see in their respective industries.

Supervisor Leadership User Group | Jeffrey S. Rood Testimonial
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Supervisor Leadership User Group | Jeffrey S. Rood Testimonial

The Right Place assists HealthBridge Financial with $17 million expansion in Cascade Charter Township
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The Right Place assists HealthBridge Financial with $17 million expansion in Cascade Charter Township

Growing local fintech company leasing office building on 36th Street for new business operations center, adding 200 jobs to keep up with client demand

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Invest in Greater Grand Rapids’ Economic Future

Achieving our vision of sustainable growth and economic prosperity for all in the Greater Grand Rapids region will take the support of the businesses and key stakeholders that make up our community.

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