The city of Grand Rapids was recently named one of the best metros in the U.S. for STEM professionals. WalletHub, a personal finance website, compared the 100 largest metro areas in the nation to determine the best markets for STEM[...]
When most people think of Michigan, cars immediately come to mind. But in the food industry, Michigan is about apples, potatoes, cherries, blueberries, dairy, water… and the list goes on. The world is[...]
Several staff members have acquired new positions at The Right Place, Inc. Kelly Farran was recently promoted to Executive Assistant as a full-time employee. Kelly joined the organization in 2015 as a part-time receptionist. In addition to fulfilling her existing duties[...]
When The Right Place attracts a new company to West Michigan, it’s always big news. The reality, however, is that over the past 32 years, 80 percent of all new jobs and investments spurred by The R[...]
In October, The Right Place and the Michigan Manufacturing Technology Center-West (MMTC-West) welcomed Terry Hossink as MMTC’s newest Business Development Specialist. Terry will work with manufacturers in West Michigan to help them assess t[...]
Grand Rapids was recently named the No. 1 housing market in the nation by by Trulia, a real estate research group. The ranking was based on metrics such as low vacancy rates, strong job growth over the past year, high starter-home[...]
Michigan sent a clear message this summer to the rest of the nation and world that it's open for business when lawmakers and governor approved a critical economic development tool - smart, transparent tax incentives to compete for large-scale projects[...]
Grand Rapids was recently named one of the most underrated cities in America. The city was ranked No. 5 by Travel + Leisure's America's Favorite Places survey and was recognized for its restaurants, craft breweries, and museums. In the survey, Travel + Leisure[...]
