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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 provides update on Tech Strategy for Greater Grand Rapids Region
10-year strategy will position region as a leading tech cluster in Midwest; creating 20,000 new jobs in the tech sector

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

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