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The Van Andel Research Institute (above) is part of a West Michigan life sciences industry that also includes over $1 billion in recent investments, and one of the nation’s largest biopharmaceutical clusters.
Southwest Airlines to take over AirTran at Gerald R. Ford International AirportSouthwest Airlines will convert its subsidiary, AirTran Airways, to Southwest operations at Gerald R. Ford International... read more

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Food Safety and Quality Programs Launched MMTC-West now offers quality, safety and efficiency programs specifically for West Michigan’s growing food processing industry. The services will assist processors, suppliers and distributors in improving quality and efficiency, reducing waste and risk, and increasing profits.
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Karen Benson Named Director, Innovation Services The Right Place, Inc. is pleased to welcome Karen Benson as its new Director of Innovation Services. Benson will be responsible for furthering the initiative and building partner collaborations with industry, education and R&D organizations.
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Michigan Professionals Shift Gears with new State Program
The MEDC has launched “Shifting Gears” a program designed to retrain unemployed and underemployed professionals – aligning their skills to match those needed in high-demand industries and companies. Launched in 2009, it pairs economic developers with local education and workforce development organizations to retain talent in Michigan.
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West Michigan ranked among top 20 metros in national study
In its December Metro Monitor report, The Brookings Institution ranked greater Grand Rapids among the top 20 strongest metropolitan areas for overall economic health. Other rankings, based on data from the start of the recession to 3rd quarter 2011, include:
  • 2nd behind New Orleans in employment growth
  • 27th for percent change in real GMP
  • 37th for unemployment rate. (Sept. 2011)
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The Right Place, Inc. 2012 Board of Directors New Appointments

The Right Place is pleased to announce the following appointments to its board of dir... read more

New Right Place Staff Member to Serve Ionia County Businesses

As the first step in enacting the terms of a formal contract signed in October, offic... read more

The Right Place Expands with Two Key Additions in Business and Fund Development

The Right Place today announced two key additions to the organization’s team: Therese... read more




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