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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NEW: Greater Grand Rapids Tech Strategy

We've just launched a roadmap for accelerating Greater Grand Rapid's position as a tech hub.
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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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What The Right
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Upcoming Events

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Developer Day 2023

Developer Day 2023

This fast-paced, full-day event provides an inside look at emerging development opportunity sites in 5 communities throughout the region.

June 7, 2023
8:00AM–5:30PMFactory Yards
West Michigan Intern Connect 2023

West Michigan Intern Connect 2023

Save the date for Intern Connect on June 21, 2023.

June 21, 2023
10:00AM–7:00PMGLC Live at 20 Monroe
Center-West Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Training

Center-West Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Training

Lead Company Improvements with Predictive Success

August 9, 2023
12:00AM–12:00AMTBD

Recent News

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Tech Week Grand Rapids returns in September 2023
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Tech Week Grand Rapids returns in September 2023

Event host applications open for Tech Week GR, a collection of events that will showcase the region’s tech sector

Pitch North returns for 5th year
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Pitch North returns for 5th year

Entrepreneurial pitch competition open to those living in Newaygo, Oceana or Lake Counties

The Right Place assists Evapco SelectTech with Plainfield Charter Township expansion
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The Right Place assists Evapco SelectTech with Plainfield Charter Township expansion

Industrial systems integrator expanding, creating 38 jobs & $3M in capital investment

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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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