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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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 over 30 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 $5.1 billion in investments and 47,000 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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The Right Place's Economic Outlook for 2024

The Right Place's Economic Outlook for 2024

Join us for our Economic Outlook for 2024 on December 7, 2023!

December 7, 2023
8:00AM–10:00AMThe JW Marriott Downtown Grand Rapids
Supply Chain Management Conference 2024

Supply Chain Management Conference 2024

Save the date! Registration opening January 2024!

March 13, 2024
8:00AM–5:00PMJW Marriott
Go Beyond

Go Beyond

Save the date May 9th, 2024!

May 9, 2024
12:00AM–12:00AMTBD

Recent News

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RoMan Manufacturing: Applying Lean Principles and Practices for Success

RoMan Manufacturing: Applying Lean Principles and Practices for Success

Meet RoMan Manufacturing

The Right Place assists Italian plywood producer locate first North American operation in Greater Grand Rapids
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The Right Place assists Italian plywood producer locate first North American operation in Greater Grand Rapids

Italian specialty plywood producer, E. Vigolungo S.p.A., has opened its first North American operation at 4999 36th St. SE in Cascade Township

Driving Innovation: Bay Logistics' Strategic Involvement in The Right Place’s Supply Chain Management Council
Supply Chain Management in West Michigan

Driving Innovation: Bay Logistics' Strategic Involvement in The Right Place’s Supply Chain Management Council

West Michigan, renowned for hosting one of the nation’s largest and most diverse manufacturing sectors, has witnessed an impressive job growth rate of 29.1% from 2011-2020, surpassing the national average of 7.6%

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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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