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My Internship Experience at The Right Place
Lauren Brasher, our Marketing & Communications Intern for Summer and Fall of 2025, shares her experience of what it was like to intern at The Right Place.

The Right Place announces board of directors changes for 2026
The Right Place, Inc. has announced changes to its board of directors for 2026, welcoming 13 new members and recognizing the contributions of five retiring member.

Manufacturing Spotlight: Baking Company
Baking Company, a food manufacturer located in Grand Rapids, Michigan, was established as its own entity in 2021 and has carried on the tradition Savory Foods has maintained for the last 25 years.

Inside the Region’s Business Climate: Key Trends from a Recent Retention Blitz
Each year, The Right Place meets with over 600 local organizations to provide unique insight into the economy and understand recent trends they see in their respective industries.

Supervisor Leadership User Group | Jeffrey S. Rood Testimonial

The Right Place assists HealthBridge Financial with $17 million expansion in Cascade Charter Township
Growing local fintech company leasing office building on 36th Street for new business operations center, adding 200 jobs to keep up with client demand

The Right Place Shares Economic Outlook for 2026
On Thursday, December 4, regional economic development organization The Right Place, Inc. hosted its Economic Outlook for 2026 for the Greater Grand Rapids Region.

The Right Place, Inc. welcomes Peter Hungerford as Vice President of Manufacturing
Manufacturers Spotlight: Next Chapter Manufacturing
Innovation is reshaping the advanced manufacturing landscape in the Greater Grand Rapids Region, and Next Chapter Manufacturing is one such organization that is adapting with intention.

Manufacturing Best Practices in West Michigan: Highlights from Flexfab and Gentex
The Right Place, Inc. (RPI) strives to create a sustainable, growing economy in Greater Grand Rapids while providing opportunities for industry leaders to engage in this movement. Of our four industry councils, this piece highlights recent events attended by the Manufacturers Council and the Supply Chain Management Council.
