Grand Rapids-Wyoming Metropolitan Statistical Area (Kent, Barry, Ionia, and Newaygo Counties) ranks No. 6 in the World Knowledge Competitiveness Index

Published by Robert Huggins Associates, the 2005 Index of 125 global regions is a benchmark of the knowledge capacity, capability, and sustainability of a region.

Enterprise Development and Training

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The Right Place Enterprise Development & Training

Adaptable. Lean. Innovative. Sustainable. These are just a few of the common characteristics found among industry-leading companies and healthy supply chains. Greater Grand Rapids is home to several of these companies, and a large part of the mission of The Right Place is providing the tools and resources area companies need to join those ranks. As the leading provider of firm-to-firm learning programs, we offer opportunities for professionals to share best practices, collectively address common issues, interact with leading industry experts, and network with potential partners and customers.

Michigan Manufacturing Technology Center

The Right Place is the Western Michigan Regional Office for this statewide network of enterprise development programs. Services include customized benchmarking and consulting, industry councils, user groups, workshops, conferences and more.

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InnovationWORKS

A new project under development for The Right Place, InnovationWORKS will provide a regional infrastructure to support increased innovation capacity and successful commercialization among West Michigan Firms

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Michigan Shingo Prize

Managed by The Right Place, the Michigan Shingo Prize is open to all Michigan manufacturers and includes assistance services designed to help companies improve their manufacturing processes and complete the Shingo award process.

Visit the Shingo Prize website