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The Right Place and Montcalm Economic Alliance assist Northland Corporation with Greenville expansion
Upscale refrigeration manufacturer to add up to 200 jobs, invest $21.4 million to expand location in Greenville
From Boston to Grand Rapids: A Tale of Two Tech Hubs
At this year's TECNA Summer Conference, front-runners in the tech industry came together to discuss the emerging challenges and opportunities posed by generative AI.
Pitch North Announces Winners
This year’s contest received 28 business idea submissions, from which five finalists were selected by a local committee to pitch at the live event.
You’re Invited to Tech Week Grand Rapids’ Unconference
Tech Week Grand Rapids switched to the unconference model last year and scaled to 13,000 participants in the process, a 270% growth from 2022. This year, the unconference is back with more than 40 events hosted across six days, from September 16-21, 2024.
Lowell, Lowell Charter Township Will Hold Joint Meeting to Consider Cooperation Agreement that Would Pave the Way for Development, Investment and Jobs
Lowell City Council and Lowell Charter Township Board will hold a joint meeting Wednesday, Aug. 7
The Right Place publishes report highlighting opportunities, trends, and insights on region’s development sector
Following the success of its annual Developer Day event last month, The Right Place, Inc. has published a 20-page Development Report that analyzes West Michigan’s industrial, office, retail, and housing development sectors
Entrepreneurs Selected as Finalists for Annual Pitch North Competition
Local entrepreneurs will pitch business ideas for a chance at $5,000 during a live pitch competition being held August 7 in Hart.
Grand Rapids Ranked Among Top Mid-Sized Metros for Business Climate and Small Manufacturing Hubs
Business Facilities recently ranked Grand Rapids in the top 3 mid-sized metros with the Best Business Climates and top 10 Small Manufacturing Hubs
Fostering Community: The Development of Baldwin’s “Pure Markette”
Lake County's new farmers and makers market will support entrepreneurs and cultivate a more engaged community.
Grand Rapids ranked among America's Best Towns to Visit
CNN Travel recently ranked Grand Rapids #8 on their list of America’s Best Towns to Visit in 2024.
