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The Right Place debuts community development division
Right Place leader Tim Mroz tapped to lead economic development organization’s 4-point strategy on improving placemaking in Grand Rapids region
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
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
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
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
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
PADNOS to add 50 jobs and invest $6.6 million in upcoming expansion
Grant Funding Available for Workforce Training Center Equipment
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
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?”
