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The Right Place staff honored with several awards
Staff from The Right Place have recently been honored by several organizations
Tech Week Grand Rapids returns in September 2023
Event host applications open for Tech Week GR, a collection of events that will showcase the region’s tech sector
The Right Place assists Jireh Metal Products with Walker expansion
Metal stamping company’s expansion will generate $1.56 million in private investment in City of Walker
The Right Place seeking projects for Revitalization and Placemaking 2.0 Grant Program
Regional economic development organization soliciting public placemaking projects from 13-county West Michigan region
Top Five Things Learned at the Career Readiness Conference
The Career Readiness Conference: Collaborate to Educate, recently held in West Michigan, brought together 112 leaders and decision-makers in education and manufacturing to discuss the ongoing challenges the talent shortage brings and the importance of building career pathways between K-12 education systems and manufacturing companies.
The Right Place releases new regional business insights snapshot
Grand Rapids Regional businesses leaders report increased sales, projected growth
The Right Place, Inc. & Vibrant Futures receive $150,000 grant to assist in expanding childcare options in region
The Right Place will partner with Vibrant Futures to provide leadership and support in expanding the childcare footprint in Kent, Mecosta, Montcalm, Barry and Ionia counties
European snack manufacturer SnackCraft hosts grand opening of new U.S. HQ in Kentwood
Business and local leaders joined SnackCraft on January 18, 2023 to celebrate the grand opening of their new U.S. headquarters in the city of Kentwood
New hires & promotions at The Right Place
The Right Place promotes Jakob Bigard and hires Curtis Burdette to lead partner counties
2023 Economic Outlook for Greater Grand Rapids given at The Right Place’s annual event
First ever State of the Region report launched by The Right Place
