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European snack manufacturer SnackCraft hosts grand opening of new U.S. HQ in Kentwood
Business and local leaders joined SnackCraft on January 18, 2023 to celebrate the grand opening of their new U.S. headquarters in the city of Kentwood

2023 Economic Outlook for Greater Grand Rapids given at The Right Place’s annual event
First ever State of the Region report launched by The Right Place

The Right Place assists Axis Automation with Walker expansion
Automation company to add 50 jobs, invest $5.7 million to expand location in Walker

How recent workplace trends can lead to new opportunities for West Michigan tech companies
As we push towards the end of the year, I think it’s a good time to reflect on workplace trends we are seeing, and how might the challenges of 2022 bring West Michigan new opportunities for growth in 2023?

Top 4 Takeaways from Tech Week Grand Rapids & Michigan Tech Week
What better way to share our story, attract new founders to our region, and also show off the spectacular companies that are already located here, than launching the first ever Tech Week Grand Rapids and Michigan Tech Week?

West Michigan Businesses Plan to Increase Wages Between 3.2% to 4.6% in 2023
A recent survey of West Michigan businesses suggests wage growth will increase through 2023

The Right Place assists Tecnoform to locate North American HQ in Greater Grand Rapids
Italian luxury RV & boat fixture company to add 130 jobs, invest $7.3 million to open North American HQ in the region

Grand Rapids launches inaugural Tech Week
Multi-location event will showcase the region’s tech sector and run from September 21-24, 2022

The Right Place debuts Tech Strategy for Greater Grand Rapids Region
10-year strategy will position region as a leading tech cluster in Midwest; creating 20,000 new jobs in the tech sector

The Right Place assists Unismack, SA to locate first US operation in Kentwood
Greece-based company, Unismack, SA, a developer and manufacturer of high-quality crackers and other snack foods, to create 185 new jobs and invest in a multi-million-dollar project to build US headquarters, innovation center, and manufacturing facility in Kentwood, MI