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Barry County CEO Roundtable
Key Takeaways Report
Workforce and Culture • Technology Trends and AI • Succession Planning
Hosted in partnership with the Barry County Chamber and Economic Development Alliance and The Right Place / MMTC-West

The Right Place recognized as one of West Michigan's Best and Brightest Companies to Work For
The Right Place is honored to be named as one of West Michigan’s Best and Brightest Companies to Work for by The National Association for Business Resources.

Statewide Entrepreneurship Conference Coming to Newaygo & Fremont in May 2026
The Connecting Entrepreneurial Communities (CEC) Conference will be May 28-29, 2026

Mark Kraus named Economic Development Director of Newaygo County Economic Development Partnership
In his new role, Kraus will lead efforts to drive economic growth and business development throughout Newaygo County

Manufacturing Spotlight: Bloop Bead Co.
What started as a hobby became a one-of-a-kind fish beading company, making a significant impact on Michigan’s fishing industry.

Manufacturing Spotlight: USAMR
Nick Saur and Shiva Sundaram, co-founders of USAMR, are determined to solve a growing challenge in the automation and mobile robotics market

The Right Place Launches 2026-2028 Strategic Plan

Westwood AI Awarded Grant to Participate in FLITE Program

Beyond the Algorithm: Why the Smartest Tech Leaders Are Choosing People Over Prompts
There's an AI in your pocket that can solve complex problems, draft strategies, and offer insights at any hour. It's infinitely patient, remarkably capable, and always available.

Manufacturing Spotlight: RoMan Manufacturing
Founded in 1980 by Dietrich Roth and Robert Hofman, RoMan Manufacturing has grown from a specialized water-cooled transformer manufacturer into a global leader in industrial power conversion solutions.
