It’s hard to disagree that the business world has changed drastically and will likely never look the same again. Even after lock-downs and social distancing are over, it will be extremely difficult to just turn our computers and businesses b[...]
Much has changed in the last few weeks. Things we used to take for granted, like going to the grocery store, eating at a restaurant or getting a haircut, are now unrecognizable or even impossible. Evidence of how quickly things[...]
If you’re considering cancelling your internship program for this summer because of COVID-19, stop and read this before you make any final decisions. First, why are you considering cancelling? If you are cancelling because of financial constraints, then YES, c[...]
In late March The Right Place received a call from Kent County urgently seeking 4,500 safety glasses for road patrol officers. They had not been able to find any inventory that met their specifications. The Right Place team was able to[...]
As businesses navigate through these uncertain times and the new realities posed by the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, talent development continues to be a key strategic goal for our region. While your business’ hiring plans may be on hold or e[...]
The Right Place team learned the local healthcare system was experiencing a major shortage of nasal swabs for COVID-19 test kits. We immediately identified one of our MiDevice member companies that might have the capabilities to fulfill the request: Keystone[...]
Two weeks ago, the buzzword was “uncertainty.” A lot of employers issued short-term furloughs or temporary leave. Now, the one thing that does seem certain is that this situation caused by COVID-19 is going to last a while. If you fin[...]
As the world grapples with the new realities presented by the COVID-19 pandemic, many economic development organizations are playing a key leadership role in guiding their communities through these uncertain times. In the Greater Grand Rapids Region, The Right Place,[...]
