Regional Industries

Manufacturing Report

This report is designed to inform the manufacturing community of key trends impacting the region. It is the result of insights gathered from The Right Place’s economic development work across its 7-county collaborative, and economic research performed by its Business Intelligence team.

Manufacturing Report 2025

Upcoming Events

Manufacturers Council Tour of Best Practice | Flexfab

Manufacturers Council Tour of Best Practice | Flexfab

This is a manufacturers council member-exclusive event.

October 8, 2025
7:30AM–10:00AMFlexfab
The Right Place Investor Exchange - October 2025

The Right Place Investor Exchange - October 2025

Reshoring, Trade, and Community Readiness

October 15, 2025
3:00PM–5:00PMJW Marriott Grand Rapids
Manufacturers Council Tour of Gentex | A Look at AI, KPIs, and the Future of Manufacturing

Manufacturers Council Tour of Gentex | A Look at AI, KPIs, and the Future of Manufacturing

This is a manufacturers council member-exclusive event.

November 19, 2025
7:30AM–12:00PMGentex Corp