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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
The Top 5 Things Learned at CES 2022
Is there a better way to kick off the new year than learning about the upcoming technology trends of the world?
The Right Place debuts new county partnership model to amplify regional economic development efforts
The Right Place has announced it will debut a new and improved model of regional economic development partnerships in 2022 for participating counties across West Michigan. The new format is expected to amplify economic development efforts across the region by empowering full-time county executive directors to drive long-term growth opportunities with the support of The Right Place.
The Right Place leading new charge to grow region’s tech industry
The Right Place’s Technology Taskforce aims to position the Greater Grand Rapids Region as leading tech cluster in Midwest
Extruded Aluminum Corporation to add 38 jobs, invest $30.4 million in upcoming expansion
Extruded Aluminum Corporation (EAC), will be expanding its current location at 7200 Industrial Drive in Belding. In addition to a capital investment of $30.4 million, the expansion will bring 38 new jobs to the community.
