This blog was originally written by Lori Henry of Spectrum Health Innovations. It's available at this link. On July 25, several representatives from area companies attended a MiDevice meeting at Spectrum Health Innovations (SHI). MiDevice is a consortium run by[...]
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.[...]
Written by MiBiz Smaller manufacturers in West Michigan enjoy a general perception that their businesses are low on the totem pole when it comes to software hacking, phishing, malware and ransomware attacks. But during the past three years, manufacturing has [...]
Grand Rapids is the fastest growing economy in the US according to recently released data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. HeadlightData.com aggregated the data and ranked the fastest and slowest growing metros, with growth measured as[...]
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[...]
Some may view summer interns as another responsibility added to the summer to-do list, but they are actually a key piece of West Michigan’s talent pipeline. During the summer months, the region’s workforce swells with interns working for companie[...]
The Medical Design & Manufacturing (MD&M) Conference and Trade Show is the most comprehensive resource for every aspect of medical device development. The event gathers medtech professionals and leading medical OEM suppliers together to provide immediate hands-on access to t[...]
West Michigan is celebrating Economic Development Week from May 8-13. Economic Development Week was created by the International Economic Development Council (IEDC) to highlight the importance and value of economic development’s role in building vibrant communities. Economic Development Week b[...]
