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[...]
Grand Rapids, Michigan has been named the second best city in the US to be a millennial by Trulia.com. Grand Rapids came in second only to Philadelphia, PA. The report from Trulia found that millennials in Grand Rapids are [...]
West Michigan's largest city has found itself on yet another list of accolades: US News has ranked Grand Rapids one of the top 20 best cities to live. Grand Rapids is highlighted for its healthy job market, affordable housing, and outdoor rec[...]
The Right Place recently hosted its 21st annual Economic Outlook for West Michigan. The economic forecast was attended by over 400 of West Michigan business and community leaders, and included presentations from Birgit Klohs, President and CEO of The Right Place,[...]
Grand Rapids, Michigan has been named one of the 10 hottest real estate markets in the nation by Trulia.com Trulia compiles its list of the hottest markets to watch annually, and for 2017 Grand Rapids landed in the #4 spot. The[...]
This past October 75 local manufacturers opened their doors for Manufacturing Day/Week. This event is dedicated to expanding knowledge and altering the perception of manufacturing careers. Over 3,100 students attended the events to take part in facility tours, hands-on activities, videos, [...]
