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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.

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.

Supervisor Leadership User Group | Jeffrey S. Rood Testimonial

The Right Place assists HealthBridge Financial with $17 million expansion in Cascade Charter Township
Growing local fintech company leasing office building on 36th Street for new business operations center, adding 200 jobs to keep up with client demand

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.
