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From the summerlong “Blues on the Mall” downtown (above) to Lady Gaga, more than 30 concert venues, museums, galleries and special events bring the arts alive in West Michigan.
Start Garden venture fund to be catalyst for growing business ideasAmway scion and ArtPrize founder Rick DeVos has launched a new venture capital fund that blends elements of elevator... read more

New Holland Brewing Co. launches $3 million expansion.The new equipment installed at the brewery’s production facility in Holland Township this week are the largest... read more

MiFOOD2012 Summit to highlight economic potential in Michigan.Food processing is big business in Michigan, and especially in West Michigan. Statewide, the sector accounted for... read more

Lacks Enterprises will build $32 million factory with 120 new jobs in West MichiganLacks Enterprises plans to expand its chrome-plated empire here in West Michigan. Despite being recruited by Kentucky,... read more

05-23-2012 MiFOOD2012 - Food Processing and Agribusiness Summit details

06-06-2012 Advanced HACCP: Verification and Validation details

08-24-2012 West Michigan Supply Chain Management Certificate Series Module 2 Only details

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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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West Michigan innovation a highlight of MD&M trade mission The Right Place and the Michigan Economic Development Corp. hosted medical device manufacturers during the show, providing signage and marketing support. The pavilion featured several area companies and was visited by hundreds of visitors.
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e-Commerce Selling to China Consumers

Logistics, Warehousing & Fulfillment Inclusive Program for Michigan Companies newly available from the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC). Discover the potential of exports.
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Michigan's Corporate Tax Ranking 7th in U.S. 

The Tax Foundation, a nonpartisan tax research group based in Washington, D.C., also upgraded Michigan’s overall tax rank from 18th to 12th, due in large part to the state’s new flat, 6 percent corporate business tax that took effect in January
In its evaluation, the Tax Foundation said it is clear that these reforms are a “major improvement for Michigan’s business tax system.”  

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Grand Rapids gains distinction of being the best metro area in the country to raise a family in.

When measured and ranked along with America’s 100 largest metro areas by median income, overall cost of living, commuting delays, crime statistics, school quality, and housing affordability ...
Grand Rapids lands at the top of the list.

The Right Place Supports Company’s Local Growth of 120 New Jobs

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Michigan’s trade mission team meets to discuss state’s growth, investment potential in Turin

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The Right Place Joins Governor as Co-lead of Delegation to Italy and Germany

Trade missions to other countries have been a successful marketing strategy for The R... read more

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Burke E. Porter Machinery Co.
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Flexco
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H & H Metal Source
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Irwin Seating Company
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Paragon D&E
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RoMan Manufacturing, Inc.
Root Lowell Manufacturing
Steelcase Inc.
Terryberry Company
The Armada Group
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Universal Forest Products, Inc.
Viking Group
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Wolverine World Wide, Inc.
Woodward TCS
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MiBiz
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Crowe Horwath, LLP
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Miller Johnson
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Michigan Medical, P.C.
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Christina Keller
The Turnaround Management Association - West Michigan Chapter
William Charles Corp.
Commercial Alliance of REALTORS
Grand Rapids Association of REALTORS
CWD Real Estate Investment
Francis Realty Company, Inc.
Grubb & Ellis l Paramount Commerce
Lormax Stern Development Co.
Waters Realty & Development
Israels Designs for Living Inc.
Cole's Quality Foods, Inc.
Gordon Food Service
Litehouse, Inc.
Meijer Inc.
Spartan Stores, Inc.
Wondergem Consulting
Custer Workplace Interiors
Foremost Insurance Group
Arthur J. Gallagher & Company
Huizenga Group
Manpower
Marshall & Wells Co.
Newaygo County Economic Development Office
Pacific Rim Alliance
Ultra-Tech Printing
Holland Home
Metro Health
Saint Mary's Health Care
Spectrum Health
Greenman Capital Corp.
Consumers Energy
DTE Energy
ITC Transmission
Louis Padnos Iron & Metal Company
Nichols
Barnes & Thornburg LLP
West Michigan Plumbers, Fitters and Service Trades, Local #174
Hylant Group Grand Rapids
Wells Fargo