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The Right Place assists HOLO Footwear to locate headquarters in downtown Grand Rapids
Sustainable outdoor footwear company to add 61 jobs, invest $1.6 million to open location in the region

West Michigan’s tech ecosystem is growing through co-opetition
“Co-opetition” — cooperating with a competitor to achieve a common goal or get ahead — has been gaining traction for the last three decades.

The Right Place, Inc. receives $588,000 grant to assist area companies with Industry 4.0 implementation
6 organizations across state awarded total of $3m to support awareness and preparedness

Tapping Into the Remote Workforce: Building the Next Great Technology Hub of the Midwest
What is being done to lay the foundation for remote work here in our region? We have a unique opportunity to tap into this new wave of remote work to help establish Greater Grand Rapids as the next top technology hub in the Midwest.

Bi annual regional economic snapshot reveals expected growth in 2022
Grand Rapids regional business leaders report strong confidence in local economy

2021 Annual Report
The Right Place is now ahead of pace on our strategic plan metrics for jobs, payroll, and investment.

The Right Place will solicit potential projects for MEDC RAP Program
The Right Place will solicit potential projects from a 13-county area, evaluate and assemble this list into a public placemaking projects proposal, presenting them in a regional application to the MEDC RAP Program.

Joining the Supply Chain Management Council
A Q&A with Eula Gaddis, Director of Quality – Jireh Metal

The Right Place debuts community development division
Right Place leader Tim Mroz tapped to lead economic development organization’s 4-point strategy on improving placemaking in Grand Rapids region

$540,000 grant aims to help regional advanced manufacturing and technology companies attract & retain talent
As many as 20 companies have until Feb. 16 to apply for up to $25,000 in funding to offset career training costs