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A Michigan Success Story 

It is not the kind of view you expect these days in
downtrodden Michigan. From this rooftop plaza on the 17th floor of Bridgewater Place, evidence of urban renewal spreads in every direction. read more



Gilmore Furniture hiring 15 more workers for expansionThe 22,500 sq. foot addition near 28th St. and U.S. 131 will meet the demands of its growing business from the... read more

Area's first Honeywell Wind Turbine generates power at Kent County Recycling CenterIts developer, WindTronics of Muskegon, says the new turbine -- soon to be on the residential market -- is more... read more

Holland's new call center aims to show it was worth millions in tax incentivesNOVO 1 CEO Mary Murcott said the company chose the area because of its available work force, education level, neutral... read more

Pfizer Inc. to increase production, sales of healthcare products made in KalamazooSales for Pfizer’s Established Products grew a whopping 63 percent in the second quarter of this fiscal year to... read more

A dozen Grand Rapids companies make list of Inc. magazine's fastest-growing businessesTwelve Grand Rapids-area companies earned spots on the list, joining more than 130 Michigan companies. The 5,000... read more

Many West Michigan colleges, universities make the grade for Forbes' Best Colleges listForbes Magazine reports that America's Best Colleges are determined by the students who attend them. Several West... read more

Agribusiness Bounty Feeding West Michigan’s Economy

Fall is just around the corner, and West Michigan’s food processing industry is already garnering national attention. In August, three area companies, Shorts Brewing Co.,  New Holland Brewing Company, and Riveridge Produce Marketing, were honored by Inc. Magazine and The Packer respectively. Shorts Brewing Co. and New Holland Brewing Co. were ... READ MORE

Over 200 Manufacturers Gather for Wind Energy Conference

With wind energy experts, as well as nearly 250 West Michigan manufacturers attending, The Right Place and the American Wind Energy Association (AWEA) hosted Wind Energy Supply Chain Summit Wednesday.  In the past two years, the state has been the nation’s fastest growing wind manufacturing region, leading the U.S. in 2009 ... READ MORE
     

09-16-2010 Commodity Trends - 2011 Outlook DETAILS

10-13-2010 Green Growth Conference + Expo DETAILS

10-14-2010 Green Growth Conference + Expo DETAILS

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Over 108,000 companies, one great place.
From wind turbines to neutraceuticals, The Right Place business development team gives all kinds of companies the tools they need to grow in West Michigan. By connecting your business with potential partners, resources, and customers, we can make this the right place for your company too. LEARN MORE
Success Stories: Quaeris
Partners in Perception. About three years ago, The Right Place Inc., organized a meeting to address West Michigan’s fragmented public image. The result was an organization called Quaeris that is using the combined resources of businesses in an eight-county area to present a united image of the region and support business and talent attraction -- primarily through a comprehensive website called "Hello West Michigan.” LEARN MORE
Building Better Manufacturers:
Michigan Manufacturing Technology Center – West technical services give small to mid-size manufacturers the tools they need to increase profits, create jobs and grow in West Michigan. LEARN MORE 
What’s New
Lean and Green: MMTC-West supports sustainable business practices and opportunities for area manufacturers.  Here's how:

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 MMTC-West is supported by
Connecting innovators and companies, one great idea at a time.
Commercializing more ideas means more jobs and more investment for West Michigan. Innovationworks and its partners increase the innovation capacity of our region, and make sure West Michigan remains a leader in bringing new technologies and new products to the world. LEARN MORE
Accelerate Michigan Innovation Competition. InnovationWorks is assisting West Michigan innovators in taking advantage of this extraordinary opportunity for second-stage companies seeking growth capital and for university students with innovative ideas for new business ventures.  More than $1 million in awards is available. LEARN MORE 

Beene Garter

Beene Garter is West Michigan's largest independently owned accounting and consulting firm. Founded in Grand Rapids in 1949, its staff includes 14 partners and over 65 employees. The company provides an array of audit, tax and advisory services, employer support services and wealth management services through its subsidiary, BG Investment Advisory Services, Inc.

Beene Garter is also an active member in Moore Stephens North America and Moore Stephens International Limited. With this affiliation, it provides its clients access to a broad range of consulting services, industry specific resources and international capabilities.

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