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From side hustle to startup: How Ludus expanded to all 50 states
Ludus, a Michigan-based all-in-one platform for performing arts events ticketing, marketing, fundraising, and volunteer management needs, moves to Grand Rapids

The Right Place assists Woodchuck.AI to choose Greater Grand Rapids for HQ
Climate impact startup announces new global HQ in Grand Rapids during Tech Week GR 2024

Tech Week Grand Rapids 2024 Returns with 70+ Regional Events
Tech Week Grand Rapids takes place September 16-21, 2024

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.

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.

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

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

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.

Tech Week Grand Rapids Returns for 2024
Event host applications now open for Tech Week GR, a collection of events that will showcase the region’s tech sector

Grand Rapids ranked among the nation’s best cities for new college graduates
Checkr recently ranked Grand Rapids #20 on their list of the Best US Cities for New College Grads in 2024.