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Kristine Bersche Joins The Right Place as Director of Community Development

The Right Place recognized as one of West Michigan's Best and Brightest Companies to Work For
The Right Place is honored to be named as one of West Michigan’s Best and Brightest Companies to Work for by The National Association for Business Resources.

The Right Place and CWD partner with OVD Insurance on its acquisition of 7-story downtown Grand Rapids office building
Privately-owned insurance brokerage purchasing 37 Ottawa building for new HQ; adding 131 people with plans for additional expansion

Client Spotlight: Orb Aerospace
Technology assessment leads to new product development

Oceana County Economic Alliance assists Peterson Farms with $32 million expansion in Shelby Township
Growing demand for fruit juice concentration leads to expanded operations and 96 new jobs.

AI, Tariffs & Supply Chain Trends: What’s Coming at the 2025 Supply Chain Management Conference
The 2025 Supply Chain Management Conference isn’t just about keeping up - it’s about getting ahead.

The Right Place assists HexArmor with $11.4 million expansion
Rapid market share growth leads personal protective equipment provider to expand with a 59,000 SF facility addition and addition of 100 jobs

Reflecting on Our Journey: Tech Council of West Michigan’s 2024 Year in Review
The past year has been transformative for our Tech Council, marked by significant achievements.

2025 Economic Outlook for Greater Grand Rapids Shared at The Right Place’s Annual Event
Today, regional economic development organization The Right Place, Inc. hosted its 2024 Economic Outlook for the Greater Grand Rapids Region.

West Michigan economic development agencies seeking bids for state’s $75 million Revitalization and Placemaking program
The Right Place, Lakeshore Advantage and Greater Muskegon Economic Development looking to help secure funding for public placemaking projects within 13 county region