In March, The Right Place, Inc. hosted its first investor webinar session of the year featuring the organization’s new President and CEO, Randy Thelen. During the session, Randy shared his thoughts on future economic growth opportunities in Greater Grand R[...]
Grand Rapids has lost an icon in the passing of Peter Secchia. More than a business leader, community leader and philanthropist, Peter was a giant in our community. My heartfelt condolences go to Joan and the Secchia family. Peter’s l[...]
President & CEO of The Right Place, Birgit Klohs, has been selected as one of the Grand Rapids Business Journal’s (GRBJ) 50 Most Influential Women in West Michigan for 2020. Klohs has led The Right Place since 1987, which has spurred more than $4.8 b[...]
For those who felt as though 2018 started like a rocket launch, you’re not alone. The wide variety of articles in this quarter’s issue of the RPI Insider reflect the rapid pace of growth and change many of [...]
2018 has arrived, bringing with it new opportunities for the future. Our region is well-positioned to build on the strong economic growth we experienced in 2017. Most of West Michigan’s industry sectors performed well last year, and are expected t[...]
By: Birgit Klohs, President and CEO, The Right Place West Michigan has been fortunate to make the tops of a lot of lists lately, from starting a business and making a living to raising a family and so many more.[...]
When we added a “Thought Leadership” component of our latest strategic plan, it brought a new level of awareness to the long-term strategic work of our board of directors and team; work that goes beyond our traditional business retention, expansion, and[...]
