We’re growing. Growing as a community, growing as an economy, and growing as an airport. In 2017, 2.8 million passengers flew in and out of the Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GFIA), 5.9 percent above the 2016 p[...]
For most workers in West Michigan, the summer months are prime time to exercise the “flex” in flexible schedules and take advantage of the short summer season. But if your company has summer interns, most of them are experiencing the fir[...]
Simonds International is a manufacturer of hardened tools, steel knives, and saw blades for a wide variety of woodcutting and processing markets. Headquartered in Fitchburg, Massachusetts, Simonds employs approximately 250 people at five North American[...]
"Founded in 1978, Epitec has become a premier IT, engineering and professional staffing company providing services throughout the United States. Epitec employs more than 1,500 consultants annually and is certified African-American owned and operated. Over[...]
WalletHub named Grand Rapids one of the top 10 best cities in the country to launch a career. In a comparison study of 182 cities, Grand Rapids was named the No.10 best city for recent graduates entering the job market. [...]
In West Michigan, businesses are growing. The economy is booming. Yet, persistent challenges remain. For many West Michigan businesses, 2018 began with the same fast pace and volatility felt throughout 2017. The good news? Business is up. West Michigan companies are investing[...]
Grand Rapids has been named as one of the top 10 smaller cities poised to become urban powerhouses by Realtor.com! Grand Rapids landed the No. 6 spot on the ranking list, which the Realtor.com team put together using a compilation[...]
It's coming to West Michigan - The 2018 MedDevice Forum! For over five years, The Right Place, the Grand Rapids SmartZone, and MiDevice (The Right Place’s medical device consortium) have been collaborating to attract a major medical device conference t[...]
