An annual analysis by CompTIA, an IT industry trade association, has named Michigan the No. 3 state for tech job growth. The report, Cyberstates 2018, was published by CompTIA and provides key findings and an interactive map to display tech[...]
As Michigan's small manufacturers struggle to fill talent gaps, increase production rates, and improve consistency, many are looking to automation for assistance. While interest in robots, cobots, and other Industry 4.0 technologies is skyrocketing, many small West Michigan manufacturers are[...]
Credit: Grand Rapids Business Journal. “Report looks at tools in talent battle” September 22, 2017. Rachel Watson, Reporter. www.grbj.com/articles/88952-reportlooks-at-tools-in-talent-battle Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. recently released its new 2017 Benefits Strategy and Benchmarking Survey, with dat[...]
ADAC Automotive, an investor in The Right Place, recently highlighted why they chose to become an investor. "The Right Place continues to demonstrate their passion and leadership for economic development in the area. Each year The Right Place communicates their[...]
By all accounts, 2017 was another record year of economic growth for West Michigan. And already, “2018 is shaping up to be another strong year,” according to Jim Robey, Director, Regional Economic Planning Services, W.E Upjohn&nbs[...]
The City of Grand Rapids has been named the No. 2 best place for new small businesses by LendingTree. The company used queries submitted by small business owners as data that contributed to the ranking. Other factors taken into[...]
INTERN SPOTLIGHT Vanessa Lansdale is the Marketing and Communications Intern at The Right Place, Inc. In this role, she assists the Digital Marketing Manager with the organization’s social media, websites, blog, and more. She also provides photography and videography a[...]
According to reports by Headlight Data and Forbes, Grand Rapids is one of the fastest growing economies in the nation. Recently, the Bureau of Economic Analysis analyzed metros across the country to determine which ones had the fastest growing Gross[...]
