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Greater Grand Rapids companies signal expansion optimism despite ongoing sales pressures
Spring 2026 outreach finds more companies planning to grow even as revenue concerns persist
Applications Are Now Open to Host an Event at Tech Week Grand Rapids 2026
Tech Week Grand Rapids returns September 14–19, 2026, and we're looking for organizations, companies, and community leaders ready to shape what this week becomes.
Biennial talent report provides snapshot of how Greater Grand Rapids compares to state and country
This week, The Right Place, Inc. released its biennial Talent Report that uncovers the key trends and insights shaping the Greater Grand Rapids talent sector.
Manufacturing Spotlight: Bloop Bead Co.
What started as a hobby became a one-of-a-kind fish beading company, making a significant impact on Michigan’s fishing industry.
Manufacturing Spotlight: USAMR
Nick Saur and Shiva Sundaram, co-founders of USAMR, are determined to solve a growing challenge in the automation and mobile robotics market
Westwood AI Awarded Grant to Participate in FLITE Program
Beyond the Algorithm: Why the Smartest Tech Leaders Are Choosing People Over Prompts
There's an AI in your pocket that can solve complex problems, draft strategies, and offer insights at any hour. It's infinitely patient, remarkably capable, and always available.
Manufacturing Spotlight: RoMan Manufacturing
Founded in 1980 by Dietrich Roth and Robert Hofman, RoMan Manufacturing has grown from a specialized water-cooled transformer manufacturer into a global leader in industrial power conversion solutions.
My Internship Experience at The Right Place
Lauren Brasher, our Marketing & Communications Intern for Summer and Fall of 2025, shares her experience of what it was like to intern at The Right Place.
Manufacturing Spotlight: Baking Company
Baking Company, a food manufacturer located in Grand Rapids, Michigan, was established as its own entity in 2021 and has carried on the tradition Savory Foods has maintained for the last 25 years.
