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.
Regional Industries
Health Sciences
Advanced Manufacturing
Information Technology
Food Processing & Agribusiness
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.
- 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
All EventsIndustry 4.0 Workshop
Industry 4.0 buzz words have been flying around for a few years now, but it seems the mystery remains. What does all of it mean for small and midsized manufacturers? We’re here to break down the jargon and make the complex simple, separating reality from the hype.
3P Webinar Series: Product
Product quality is a given in any manufacturing environment, which is why companies need a robust approach that meets its customers’ requirements as well as international quality standards.
2022 Economic Outlook for West Michigan
Save the date for The Right Place, Inc. signature event of the year. One of the most anticipated economic forecast events in our community, the 2022 Economic Outlook will provide critical perspective to what may lie ahead in the year to come.
Recent News
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Initial census data shows positive growth for West Michigan population, diversity yet challenges persist
The latest release of population and diversity data from the U.S. Census Bureau demonstrates that West Michigan continues to grow as a popular region that can compete with significantly larger metropolitan areas.
5 Reasons to attend the 2021 Manufacturing Leadership Summit
The Manufacturing Leadership Summit 2021 will take place Thursday, September 23 in Grand Rapids. Presented by The Right Place, Inc. and the Michigan Manufacturing Technology Center-West (The Center-West), the Summit will deliver attendees a line-up of industry experts who will touch on a wide-array of topics surrounding technology, talent and innovation.
The Right Place assists two companies with local expansions, driving creation of 319 jobs and over $15.5 million investment
Today, The Right Place, Inc., in collaboration with the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC), announced that electronic and autonomous vehicle solution provider, Gen3 Defense & Aerospace, and Blackmer®, part of PSG®, a Dover company, will be expanding their operations in the Greater Grand Rapids region.
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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.