Latest News & Blogs
Inside the Region’s Business Climate: Key Trends from a Recent Retention Blitz
Each year, The Right Place meets with over 600 local organizations to provide unique insight into the economy and understand recent trends they see in their respective industries.
Supervisor Leadership User Group | Jeffrey S. Rood Testimonial
The Right Place, Inc. welcomes Peter Hungerford as Vice President of Manufacturing
Manufacturers Spotlight: Next Chapter Manufacturing
Innovation is reshaping the advanced manufacturing landscape in the Greater Grand Rapids Region, and Next Chapter Manufacturing is one such organization that is adapting with intention.
Manufacturing Best Practices in West Michigan: Highlights from Flexfab and Gentex
The Right Place, Inc. (RPI) strives to create a sustainable, growing economy in Greater Grand Rapids while providing opportunities for industry leaders to engage in this movement. Of our four industry councils, this piece highlights recent events attended by the Manufacturers Council and the Supply Chain Management Council.
Beyond the Numbers: Key Insights from The Right Place’s 2025 Reports
The Right Place’s 2025 industry reports highlight the trends, challenges, and progress shaping our regional economy. Together, these insights take us beyond the numbers to better understand the forces driving our future.
BLOUGH INC. | From Turnover to Transformation: Blough Inc.’s Leadership Journey to Operational Excellence
Founded in 1962 in Lowell, Michigan, with just three employees, Blough Inc. has grown into a veteran-owned industry leader, now operating out of a 50,000-square-foot, climate-controlled facility. Today, the company serves more than 15 industries, leveraging advanced automated and robotic technologies.
JIREH METAL: Training & User Groups Unlock Growth Potential
Jireh Metal Products, founded in 1983 as a family-owned business, has built strong, long-standing relationships with leading partners in the furniture, automotive, and hardware industries.
Supervisor Leadership User Group | Jim Borgeld Testimonial
The Right Place assists Weiss Technik North America with $25 million expansion in Kentwood
Increased customer demand for environmental test chambers spurs company to construct 125,000 SF facility and add 36 high-tech jobs
