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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.

Growing local fintech company leasing office building on 36^th Street for new business operations center, adding 200 jobs to keep up with client demand

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.

Greater Grand Rapids is in the midst of a transformation - and the data prove it. The Right Place’s newly released 2025 Tech Report, unveiled during Tech Week Grand Rapids, offers the clearest picture yet of how the region’s innovation economy is scaling.

The Right Place, Inc. is now accepting nominations for the companies in the region to be recognized at the VC Insights & Innovation Showcase during Tech Week Grand Rapids.

Tech Week returns September 15–20, 2025 with Wozniak headlining the Kick-off event

The past year has been transformative for our Tech Council, marked by significant achievements.

What does the next technology hub of the Midwest look like? Grand Rapids, Mich., if The Right Place and the city’s vibrant tech community have their say.

Grand Rapids’ third annual Tech Week consisted of 70+ events from 120+ community partners