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Grand Rapids ranked one of best places to live
U.S. News & World Report ranked Grand Rapids #14 for best place to live in the U.S. for quality of life

The Right Place assists TiiCKER with Grand Rapids expansion
World's first shareholder loyalty and engagement platform TiiCKER is moving its HQ to Grand Rapids

The Right Place assists Jireh Metal Products with Walker expansion
Metal stamping company’s expansion will generate $1.56 million in private investment in City of Walker

The Right Place seeking projects for Revitalization and Placemaking 2.0 Grant Program
Regional economic development organization soliciting public placemaking projects from 13-county West Michigan region

Top Five Things Learned at the Career Readiness Conference
The Career Readiness Conference: Collaborate to Educate, recently held in West Michigan, brought together 112 leaders and decision-makers in education and manufacturing to discuss the ongoing challenges the talent shortage brings and the importance of building career pathways between K-12 education systems and manufacturing companies.

The Right Place CEO Randy Thelen appointed to Michigan Strategic Fund Board of Directors

The Right Place releases new regional business insights snapshot
Grand Rapids Regional businesses leaders report increased sales, projected growth

The Right Place, Inc. & Vibrant Futures receive $150,000 grant to assist in expanding childcare options in region
The Right Place will partner with Vibrant Futures to provide leadership and support in expanding the childcare footprint in Kent, Mecosta, Montcalm, Barry and Ionia counties

MATERIALS RECOVERY FACILITY LAUNCHED IN NEWAYGO
American Classic announce the establishment of a material recovery facility in Newaygo, adding 10 new jobs and $2M in capital investment
