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Birgit M. Klohs Fellowship announced by Michigan Economic Developers Association
The Michigan Economic Developers Association (MEDA) recently announced the Birgit M. Klohs Fellowship. Birgit Klohs, President & CEO, The Right Place, Inc., first joined MEDA in 1977 when she worked for the Berrien County Economic Development Corporation and was one of MEDA’s first three female members.
German American Chambers of Commerce awards The Right Place for Excellence in Economic Development
The German American Chambers of Commerce (GACCs) has awarded The Right Place the German American Business Award in the category of “Excellence in Economic Development.” This award recognizes the highest accolades in German-American business and showcases the strength of German-American trade.
Birgit Klohs Announces Retirement from The Right Place, Inc.
Birgit Klohs, one of the most influential and successful business development strategists in Michigan, announced today that she will retire from The Right Place, Inc. on January 31, 2021.
The Right Place board of directors changes for 2020
The Right Place, Inc. has appointed five new board members to the 2020 Right Place board of directors and accepted the retirement of six others.
The Right Place receives Mac Conway Award for Excellence in Economic Development
The Right Place, Inc. has been named as a recipient of the 2019 Mac Conway Awards for Excellence in Economic Development by Site Selection Magazine.
The Right Place board of directors changes for 2019
The Right Place, Inc. recently appointed seven new board members to the 2019 Right Place board of directors, five of which are replacing retiring board members.
The Right Place, Inc. announces key staff transitions and promotions
Today The Right Place, Inc. announced several key staff transitions and promotions.
Hello West Michigan announces new Executive Director
Hello West Michigan is pleased to announce that Rachel Bartels, the organization’s former Program Manager, has been selected as the next Executive Director.
Hello West Michigan’s Rachel Bartels named GRBJ 40 Under 40 Award Recipient
Hello West Michigan’s Program Manager, Rachel Bartels, has been named as a 2018 recipient of the Grand Rapids Business Journal (GRBJ) 40 Under 40 award.
The Right Place Accredited by the International Economic Development Council
This week, The International Economic Development Council (IEDC) announced that The Right Place, Inc. was accredited by IEDC as an Accredited Economic Development Organization (AEDO). The Right Place has become one of only 62 economic development organizations in the country to achieve AEDO accreditation.
