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The Right Place announces TaRita Johnson as Senior Vice President of Talent & Diversity

The Right Place announces TaRita Johnson as Senior Vice President of Talent & Diversity

TaRita Johnson joined the team in October 2021 and is currently working on a new talent strategy for the Greater Grand Rapids region

The Right Place assists West Contract Manufacturing with local expansion, creating 110 jobs and $6 million investment
West Grand Rapids Team

The Right Place assists West Contract Manufacturing with local expansion, creating 110 jobs and $6 million investment

Walker area company West Contract Manufacturing to add 110 jobs and invest $6 million in upcoming expansion

The Right Place board of directors changes for 2022
West Grand Rapids Team

The Right Place board of directors changes for 2022

The Right Place, Inc. has appointed 12 new board members to the 2022 Right Place board of directors.

$540,000 grant aims to help regional advanced manufacturing and technology companies attract & retain talent
Advanced Manufacturing Greater Grand Rapids

$540,000 grant aims to help regional advanced manufacturing and technology companies attract & retain talent

As many as 20 companies have until Feb. 16 to apply for up to $25,000 in funding to offset career training costs

Ford International Airport launches FLITE to develop, introduce new high-tech air travel solutions
Advanced Manufacturing Greater Grand Rapids

Ford International Airport launches FLITE to develop, introduce new high-tech air travel solutions

Partnership with MEDC, Southwest Airlines provides grants to innovation-driven companies, allowing them to test new products, services in live airport environment

The Right Place assists PADNOS with Wyoming expansion
Advanced Manufacturing Greater Grand Rapids

The Right Place assists PADNOS with Wyoming expansion

PADNOS to add 50 jobs and invest $6.6 million in upcoming expansion

Grant Funding Available for Workforce Training Center Equipment
Advanced Manufacturing Greater Grand Rapids

Grant Funding Available for Workforce Training Center Equipment

The Top 5 Things Learned at CES 2022
CES 2022, Photo Credit: Consumer Technology Association

The Top 5 Things Learned at CES 2022

Is there a better way to kick off the new year than learning about the upcoming technology trends of the world?

The Top Three Takeaways from the 2022 Economic Outlook
CES 2022, Photo Credit: Consumer Technology Association

The Top Three Takeaways from the 2022 Economic Outlook

On December 9, 2021, over 400 key leaders from the greater Grand Rapids region logged onto a Zoom call for our 25th Annual Economic Outlook. Viewers of the event heard from The Right Place president & CEO, Randy Thelen, and Regional Economic Specialist from the University of Michigan, Don Grimes. The question on everyone’s mind was, “What can I expect the economic forecast to be for 2022?”

First-of-a-kind pitch competition for outdoor recreation businesses nets $5,000 prize packages for 5 West Michigan businesses
A collage of four images side-by-side. Starting from the left - first image, someone hiking. Second image, someone parasailing, third image someone fishing on a lake, fourth image someone on a snow covered hill.

First-of-a-kind pitch competition for outdoor recreation businesses nets $5,000 prize packages for 5 West Michigan businesses

The first-of-its-kind pitch competition focused on providing growth opportunities to outdoor recreation small businesses. Entrepreneurs from Oceana, Newaygo, Lake and Mason Counties were invited to submit their ideas for consideration. Seven finalists were chosen to pitch their ideas to a panel of judges via Zoom on October 27. The top five participants received $5,000 worth of business support services to help advance their business idea.

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